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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

Partly Cloudy

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 12:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mt Shasta CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:39am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:39am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. Light south southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 34. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Light northwest wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °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 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 17. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 34. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning. 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 13. Light northwest wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mt Shasta CA
 41.32°N 122.33°W (Elev. 3547 ft)
12:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
1am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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