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.

light snow,mist

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NA 5 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Mccloud CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:45am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:45am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 19. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 37. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. 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 34. 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 21. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Snow before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 7pm, then rain between 7pm and 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 10pm. Snow level 4900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Mccloud CA
 41.26°N 122.16°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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