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.

light snow,mist

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NA 5 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Weed CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:55am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:55am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 30. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 7 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 30. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Weed CA
 41.46°N 122.31°W (Elev. 4649 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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