Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

Overcast

38°F

3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 10:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Mt Shasta CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 23. West northwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming east northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 44. North northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 28. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 23. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming east northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 44. North northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 28. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Mt Shasta CA
 41.34°N 122.19°W (Elev. 7598 ft)
10:41 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
11pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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