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 81%
Wind Speed NA 6 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mt Shasta CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:07pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:07pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. Southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 36. East wind 7 to 14 mph becoming north northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °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 less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 36. East wind 7 to 14 mph becoming north northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 4000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3600 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mt Shasta CA
 41.32°N 122.33°W (Elev. 3547 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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