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.

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 04:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Mount Shasta CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:53pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:53pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 31. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 31. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 16. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Mount Shasta CA
 41.25°N 122.34°W (Elev. 3776 ft)
3:41 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
5pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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