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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 04:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNE Mccloud CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 30. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain showers and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 54. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNE Mccloud CA
 41.41°N 122.06°W (Elev. 5233 ft)
4:41 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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