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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

Overcast

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NA 4 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Mccloud CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:01pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:01pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 40. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light north wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °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: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 40. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light north wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 3700 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet lowering to 3700 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Mccloud CA
 41.27°N 122.08°W (Elev. 3455 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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