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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

Overcast

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 05:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles N Mccloud CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:57am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:57am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 18. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. East wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. East wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles N Mccloud CA
 41.45°N 122.1°W (Elev. 6060 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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