Mount Shasta Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Mount Shasta
This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Shasta, United States for 16 days from 13 November.
Updated 13 November 2025 21:36 AEDT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Shasta.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Mount Shasta Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Shasta?
| Next Snow Expected | 20 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 8cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm |
Forecast for today in Mount Shasta
Max 7℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Fog, rain showers, rain later.
Mount Shasta has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Mount Shasta Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F4 | SW F3 | |||||
| 2,100m | 4℃
 | 3℃
 | 10℃
 | 6℃
 | 1℃
 +1cm
| 3℃
| 2℃
|
| SE F4 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 1,890m | 5℃
 | 4℃
| 11℃
| 8℃
| 2℃
+1cm
| 4℃
| 3℃
|
| SE F3 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 1,680m | 7℃
| 6℃
| 13℃
| 8℃
| 3℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,929m | ||||||
| Max Town | 7℃ | 6℃ | 13℃ | 8℃ | 3℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ |
| Min Town | 5℃ | 2℃ | 0℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | -3℃ | -3℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Mount Shasta Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 7℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Fog, rain showers, rain later.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, fog, cloudy later.
Max 13℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fog, light drizzle later.
Max 3℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle, light snow at altitude, fog later.
Snow Line from 1,929m to 1,709m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Max 5℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Mount Shasta, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Mount Shasta, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Mount Shasta Snow Forecast updated at 21:36 AEDT, next update expected 00:00 AEDT.
Snow Reliability
Mount Shasta typically receives an average snowfall of 400 inches per season, with snow depths reaching up to 10 feet at peak times. For the most current snow conditions, visit J2Ski for reliable updates.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Shasta
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Shasta, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Shasta, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Mount Shasta is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Mount Shasta will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Mount Shasta for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.