Recent Observations:
A Middle Peak tour in the Castle Lake area yesterday. High pressure is building for the future, but we received a nice refresher from the small storm. Most of the 2-4 inches of new snow came down during the early AM hours on 1/7 and into the noon hour. Visibility was poor most of the time during our tour. Below treeline, loose wet slides were easily triggered from ski cuts. This avalanche problem was a bit of a surprise as temperatures have been below freezing. The new snow greased off the old easily, and entrained enough snow while sliding down the slope to potentially knock a rider off their feet. This problem is short-lived. Near and above treeline, the westerly wind became known. Moderate wind speeds were doing a good job moving snow onto easterly aspects, and also cross loading NW-SW aspects. Cornices and small wind slabs were reactive to human weight, but none big enough to pose a life threat.
The lake is frozen and supportable for foot and ski traffic. One ice fisherman was giving it a go. The ice is ~1 foot thick with snow on top. The road is open, plowed and in good shape. 1.7.22
Mountain Weather:
Today marks the beginning of a dry and warm pattern for the forecast area. Despite warmer daytime temperatures, overnight lows should still be fairly chilly. Windy conditions on the upper mountain this morning will begin to die off. Sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. The next best chance of precipitation is later next week.
Today 7-8 Wind Direction:
NE
Today 8-9 Wind Direction:
NW
Tomorrow 7-8 Wind Direction:
SE
Tomorrow 8-9 Wind Direction:
SW
Tonight 7-8 Wind Direction:
E
Tonight 8-9 Wind Direction:
W
Grey Butte Wind Gust Max:
55.2
Mount Eddy Wind Gust Max:
4.01
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Cur:
18.5
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Min:
16
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Max:
24
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Avg:
20.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Cur:
14
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Max:
14
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Gust Max:
30.32
Mt. Shasta City Temp Cur:
25
Mt. Shasta City Temp Min:
25
Mt. Shasta City Temp Max:
43
Mt. Shasta City Temp Avg:
35.5
Mt. Shasta City Wind Cur:
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Min:
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Max:
5
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg:
1
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg:
N
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Min:
0
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg:
1
Ski Bowl Snow Settlement:
0
Castle Lake Snow Settlement:
0
Mount Eddy Snow Settlement:
0
Ash Creek Bowl Snow Settlement:
0
Measured Precipitation Oct:
14.31
Normal Precipitation Oct:
13.74
Percent Precipitation Oct:
104
Measured Precipitation MTD:
0.96
Normal Precipitation MTD:
1.5
Percent Precipitation MTD:
64
Measured Precipitation YTD:
0.96
Normal Precipitation YTD:
1.5
Percent Precipitation YTD:
64
Weather Station Discussion:
The table below summarizes data reported from all of our weather stations over the last 24 hours.
Seasonal Stats Discussion:
The wet season is October 1 through May 1. The table below summarizes recorded vs. normal precipitation amounts for the City of Mount Shasta.
