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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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 02 Jan 05:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Mccloud CA

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

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 2pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6100 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 7pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 36. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 43. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 34. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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 41. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. 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, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    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 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 2pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6100 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 7pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 36. Northeast wind 5 to 9 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 43. South wind 11 to 14 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 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 41. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
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 43.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Mccloud CA
 41.26°N 122.16°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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