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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

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed ESE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 01 Jan 07:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Mccloud CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Steady temperature around 37. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6100 feet in the afternoon . High near 46. Light west southwest wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 36. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 6000 feet. High near 44. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 36. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 37. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6100 feet in the afternoon . High near 46. Light west southwest wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 36. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 6000 feet. High near 44. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 36. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 3800 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Mccloud CA
 41.26°N 121.99°W (Elev. 3609 ft)
Last Update:
7:52 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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