Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 05:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Mt Shasta CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 10:00pm until January 4, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 19 by noon. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a south southwest wind 32 to 37 mph decreasing to 26 to 31 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a southwest wind 38 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 14 by 2pm. Wind chill values as low as -12. Windy, with a south wind 31 to 41 mph increasing to 45 to 55 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 85 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as -11. Windy, with a south wind 55 to 65 mph increasing to 80 to 90 mph. Winds could gust as high as 115 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 18. Windy, with a south wind 70 to 75 mph, with gusts as high as 115 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 18. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Windy.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 19 by noon. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a south southwest wind 32 to 37 mph decreasing to 26 to 31 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a southwest wind 38 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 14 by 2pm. Wind chill values as low as -12. Windy, with a south wind 31 to 41 mph increasing to 45 to 55 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as -11. Windy, with a south wind 55 to 65 mph increasing to 80 to 90 mph. Winds could gust as high as 115 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Windy, with a south wind 70 to 75 mph, with gusts as high as 115 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Blustery.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Mt Shasta CA
 41.41°N 122.2°W (Elev. 12369 ft)
4:41 am PST Jan 1, 2026
6am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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