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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

Mist

44°F

7°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NA 4 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 01 Jan 12:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Mt Shasta CA

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

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain. High near 45. Southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Snow level 6900 feet. Low around 39. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. Southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 39. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 43. Windy, with a south southeast wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 5200 feet. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain. High near 45. Southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Snow level 6900 feet. Low around 39. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. Southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 39. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 25 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 5900 feet. High near 43. Windy, with a south southeast wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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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 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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