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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.

rain,mist

42°F

6°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 10:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Mt Shasta CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 04:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. Windy, with a south wind 36 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Windy, with a south southeast wind 31 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. Windy, with a south wind 33 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 24. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. Windy, with a south wind 36 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Windy, with a south southeast wind 31 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. Windy, with a south wind 33 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 24. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Mt Shasta CA
 41.36°N 122.25°W (Elev. 6785 ft)
Last Update:
9:41 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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