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

7 Miles ENE Mt Shasta CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Steady temperature around 25. West northwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between noon and 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 42. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. Steady temperature around 25. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between noon and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 42. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles ENE Mt Shasta CA
 41.37°N 122.19°W (Elev. 8074 ft)
10:41 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
11pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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