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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until February 19, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

Partly Cloudy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint	26°F (-3°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	17 Feb 07:56 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Mt Shasta CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:05pm until February 19, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:05pm until February 19, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Thu
Winter Storm Warning
Tonight
Low: 6 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 16 °F
Chance Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 20 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 8 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 22 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 17 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
Saturday
High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -3. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. West northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. West northwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy.

Saturday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Windy.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy.