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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

light rain,mist

44°F

7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 02 Jan 04:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Mccloud CA

Winter Storm Watch January 3, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 36. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 3pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6200 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 8pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 44. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 34. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Snow level 4500 feet. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 7am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am. Snow level 4200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 36. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 3pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6200 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 8pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 44. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 34. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Snow level 4500 feet. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain before 7am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am. Snow level 4200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 3800 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Mccloud CA
 41.27°N 122.08°W (Elev. 3455 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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