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Mount Shasta Snow Forecast - 21st April 2025

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Mount Shasta Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Shasta

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This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Shasta, United States for 16 days from 21 April.

Updated 21 April 2025 11:39 PDT.

Mount Shasta Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected25 April
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days2in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Shasta.

Forecast for today in Mount Shasta

Max 53°F
Min 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 53°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Mount Shasta has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Shasta Snow Report

Mount Shasta Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Mount Shasta 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Shasta from OpenMeteo
Mon
21
Tue
22
Wed
23
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
Sun
27
WindS F2NW F2
6,890ft
46°F
Clear
45°F
Clear
56°F
Clear
51°F
Clear
45°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
34°F
Snow
+2in
40°F
Mixed
SW F2S F2NW F2
6,201ft
54°F
Clear
53°F
Clear
58°F
Clear
54°F
Clear
48°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
36°F
Snow
+2in
43°F
Mixed
SE F2NW F2
5,512ft
53°F
Clear
52°F
Clear
60°F
Clear
56°F
Clear
51°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
40°F
Snow
+2in
45°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 6,001ft
to 5,512ft

5,512ft

Max Town53°F52°F60°F56°F51°F40°F45°F
Min Town29°F33°F29°F36°F31°F24°F29°F

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 53°F
Min 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 53°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 52°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
22

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 60°F
Min 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 60°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
23

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudClearClear

Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 56°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 56°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

CloudClearCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 51°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
25

up to 1in New Snow

CloudShwrsLight SnowSnow

Cloudy first, rain showers then light snow, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 6,001ft to resort level.

Max 40°F
Min 24°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 24°F and rising to 40°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
26

2in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowFairCloud

Light snow, fair, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 45°F
Min 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
27

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudFair

Cloudy early, then fair 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 11:39 PDT, next update expected imminently.

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.