Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

Partly Cloudy

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 12:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Shasta CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:26am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:26am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 26. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Light northwest wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 26. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Light northwest wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Snow before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Shasta CA
 41.31°N 122.29°W (Elev. 3816 ft)
12:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
1am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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