Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

Lat: 41.31494°NLon: 122.31702°WElev: 3540.0ft.

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 01:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mccloud CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:25am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:25am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 21. West southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 38. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light north northwest wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 38. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light north northwest wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mccloud CA
 41.26°N 122.13°W (Elev. 3340 ft)
2:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
2am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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