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.

Mist

42°F

6°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	E 3 MPH
Barometer	29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	01 Jan 06:56 PM 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

Tonight
Low: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Friday
High: 19 °F⇓
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Friday Night
Low: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Saturday
High: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Saturday Night
Low: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Sunday
High: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Sunday Night
Low: 2 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Monday
High: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Monday Night
Low: 12 °F
Chance Snow
and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as -5. Windy, with a south southwest wind 36 to 46 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Friday

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 14 by 1pm. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a south wind 29 to 39 mph increasing to 45 to 55 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as -13. Windy, with a south wind 65 to 75 mph increasing to 75 to 85 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 115 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -21. Windy, with a south wind 90 to 100 mph decreasing to 70 to 80 mph. Winds could gust as high as 115 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Windy, with a south southwest 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 13 to 19 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 12. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 2. Windy. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Windy.

Monday Night

A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

Tuesday Night

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