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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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 11:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Mt Shasta CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 04:00pm until January 4, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 7pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6500 feet. Steady temperature around 41. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 42. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 36. South wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 41. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 7pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6500 feet. Steady temperature around 41. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 42. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 36. South wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 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 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Mt Shasta CA
 41.34°N 122.34°W (Elev. 3911 ft)
Last Update:
11:46 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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