National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 02 Jan 05:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Mt Shasta CA

Winter Storm Watch January 3, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Storm Watch

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Windy, with a south wind 23 to 28 mph increasing to 31 to 36 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south wind 44 to 47 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Windy, with a south wind 44 to 49 mph decreasing to 37 to 42 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Windy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Windy, with a south wind 23 to 28 mph increasing to 31 to 36 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south wind 44 to 47 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Windy, with a south wind 44 to 49 mph decreasing to 37 to 42 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Windy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ENE Mt Shasta CA
 41.37°N 122.19°W (Elev. 8074 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation