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.

Mist

44°F

7°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NA 4 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 01 Jan 12:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NE Mt Shasta CA

Winter Storm Watch January 3, 04:00pm 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.  High near 23. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 36 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a south southwest wind 36 to 46 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    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.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. 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.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 16. 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.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 11. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    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.

    High: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 2. Windy.

    Low: 2 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Windy.

    High: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 36 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a south southwest wind 36 to 46 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New 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. Low around 13. 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. 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. 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. Cloudy, with a low around 2. Windy.
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.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Windy.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles NE Mt Shasta CA
 41.41°N 122.2°W (Elev. 12369 ft)
11:46 am PST Jan 1, 2026
1pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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