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

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 3, 04:00 PM PST until January 4, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

light rain,mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	02 Jan 07:56 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Mt Shasta CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Today
High: 20 °F⇓
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Tonight
Low: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Saturday
High: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Saturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Sunday
High: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Sunday Night
Low: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Monday
High: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Monday Night
Low: 10 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 15 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 15 by 1pm. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a south wind 46 to 51 mph increasing to 60 to 65 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 90 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 17. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a south wind 75 to 85 mph increasing to 90 to 100 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 115 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 34 to 40 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -17. Windy, with a south wind 75 to 80 mph, with gusts as high as 120 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 27 to 33 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a south wind 85 to 90 mph decreasing to 75 to 80 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 115 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. Windy, with a south southwest wind 55 to 60 mph decreasing to 43 to 48 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 95 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Monday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 14. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Monday Night

A chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.

Tuesday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.

Wednesday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Breezy.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Breezy.

Thursday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.