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 >

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

Overcast

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 06:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Weed CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 07:29am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 07:29am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after midnight.  Temperature falling to near 13 by 8pm, then rising to around 17 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -2. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after midnight. Temperature falling to near 13 by 8pm, then rising to around 17 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -2. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE Weed CA
 41.53°N 122.15°W (Elev. 7933 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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