Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. 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.

light snow,mist

24°F

-4°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint	22°F (-6°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	18 Feb 08:56 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Mt Shasta CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:13am until February 19, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:13am until February 19, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Thu
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: -4 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low: -6 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: -1 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: -8 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 5 °F
Cold and
Windy
Friday Night
Low: 1 °F
Chance Snow
and Windy
Saturday
High: 10 °F
Snow Likely
and Windy
Saturday Night
Low: 8 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -4. Wind chill values as low as -26. West wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -28. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near -1. Wind chill values as low as -29. South wind 9 to 17 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -25. North northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Windy, with a west wind 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 21 to 31 mph. Winds could gust as high as 85 mph.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday

Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Windy.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 15. Windy.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.

Monday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 16. Windy.

Monday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 9. Windy.

Tuesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 13. Windy.