Whatever new snow remains from the meager storms we've received over the last week has been softened by warmer temperatures. Temperatures have averaged 40 ºF at the Old Ski Bowl over the last 24 hours. The height of snow is 57 inches.
Our area has only received 3-5 inches of new snow since January 8th. The snowpack we do have is well-consolidated and stable. Avalanches have not been a concern for many weeks.
The snow surface on Mount Shasta is variable. Below treeline a melt-freeze crust has developed. Near and above treeline the snow is more wind-affected, and alternates between stiff wind-board and breakable wind crust and large scoured areas where the old, very rough, frozen snow surface dominates. There are lots of exposed rocks. Generally, skiing and riding conditions are not good, though creative skiers may still find some decent lines out there. Some manzaneering may be required, but the Eddies hold enough snow and smooth surfaces for determined sliders.
As for climbing conditions, expect the upper mountain to be scoured and icy. Whiteout conditions are possible. Slide for life falls are a real possibility. People have been summiting, but there have been incidents. It's still winter, and climbing conditions are more challenging than in spring or summer. The limited daylight and chances for bad weather increase the consequences of something going wrong. Carefully assess your experience level before embarking on a summit climb, and bring the necessary gear and knowledge to deal with an emergency and to survive on the mountain longer than anticipated in cold and windy conditions.
Mountain Weather:
A broad southerly flow aloft will bring strong to gale force winds to exposed ridge tops and south facing gullies. It could be a windy day in Avalanche Gulch.
Clouds will increase tonight and there will be a slight chance of precipitation. Snow levels are above 7,000 ft until Friday, so most water will come in the form of wet snow and rain at lower elevations. Above treeline regions could see a couple of inches by tomorrow night.
Snow levels drop on Friday to the 4,000 ft range and up to a 1/2 inch of precipitable water will accompany the temperature drop. We might see a respectable refresh of snow by Saturday morning.
Today 7-8 Weather :
Mostly sunny. Breezy.
Today 7-8 Wind Direction:
S
Today 8-9 Weather:
Mostly sunny. Windy.
Today 8-9 Wind Direction:
SW
Tomorrow 7-8 Weather:
A chance of rain and snow before 1 p.m., then a chance of snow between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow after 4 p.m. Cloudy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow 7-8 Wind Direction:
SW
Tomorrow 8-9 Weather:
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10 a.m. Cloudy. Windy. Low wind chills.
Tomorrow 8-9 Wind Direction:
S
Tonight 7-8 Weather:
A slight chance of rain and snow. Increasing clouds. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight 7-8 Wind Direction:
S
Tonight 8-9 Weather:
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy. Windy. Low wind chills.
Tonight 8-9 Wind Direction:
SW
Today 7-8 Temp:
43
Today 8-9 Temp:
28
Tomorrow 7-8 Temp:
39
Tomorrow 8-9 Temp:
27
Tonight 7-8 Temp:
37
Tonight 8-9 Temp:
22
36
35
49
40
45
0
0
34.5
34.5
46
39
57.02
0
0
Grey Butte Temp Cur:
33
Grey Butte Temp Min:
33
Grey Butte Temp Max:
43
Grey Butte Temp Avg:
37
Grey Butte Wind Cur:
6
Grey Butte Wind Max:
13
Grey Butte Wind Gust Max:
30.66
Grey Butte Wind Avg:
W
Castle Lake Temp Cur:
37.5
Castle Lake Temp Min:
37.5
Castle Lake Temp Max:
56
Castle Lake Temp Avg:
43.5
Castle Lake Snow Depth:
29.13
Castle Lake Snow New:
0
Mount Eddy Temp Cur:
37.5
Mount Eddy Temp Min:
36.5
Mount Eddy Temp Max:
45.5
Mount Eddy Temp Avg:
40
Mount Eddy Wind Cur:
2
Mount Eddy Wind Max:
2
Mount Eddy Wind Gust Max:
4.46
Mount Eddy Wind Avg:
SSW
Mount Eddy Snow Depth:
35.45
Mount Eddy Snow New:
0
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Cur:
36
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Min:
33.5
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Max:
45.5
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Avg:
37.5
Ash Creek Bowl Snow New:
0
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Cur:
31
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Min:
30
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Max:
43.5
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Avg:
34
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Cur:
8
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Max:
11.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Gust Max:
29.43
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg:
SSE
Mt. Shasta City Temp Cur:
36
Mt. Shasta City Temp Min:
36
Mt. Shasta City Temp Max:
64
Mt. Shasta City Temp Avg:
49.5
Mt. Shasta City Wind Cur:
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Min:
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Max:
3
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg:
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg:
N
Grey Butte Wind Min:
4.5
Grey Butte Wind Avg:
9
Mount Eddy Wind Min:
0
Mount Eddy Wind Avg:
1.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Min:
4.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg:
8
Sand Flat Snow Settlement:
0
Ski Bowl Snow Settlement:
1.4
Castle Lake Snow Settlement:
1.5
Mount Eddy Snow Settlement:
0.9
Ash Creek Bowl Snow Settlement:
1.4
Measured Precipitation Oct:
14.4
Normal Precipitation Oct:
25.17
Percent Precipitation Oct:
57
Measured Precipitation MTD:
0
Normal Precipitation MTD:
0.23
Percent Precipitation MTD:
0
Measured Precipitation YTD:
1.05
Normal Precipitation YTD:
12.93
Percent Precipitation YTD:
8
Today SWE:
0.03
Tonight SWE:
0.06
Tomorrow SWE:
0.14
Today Wind Max 7-9:
15
Tonight Wind Max 7-9:
15
Tomorrow Wind Max 7-9:
10
Today Wind Min 7-9:
10
Tonight Wind Min 7-9:
10
Tomorrow Wind Min 7-9:
5
Today Wind Max 9-11:
40
Tonight Wind Max 9-11:
35
Tomorrow Wind Max 9-11:
30
Today Wind Min 9-11:
35
Tonight Wind Min 9-11:
30
Tomorrow Wind Min 9-11:
25
Today Snow Max 7-9:
0.25
Tonight Snow Max 7-9:
0.50
Tomorrow Snow Max 7-9:
1.00
Today Snow Min 7-9:
0.00
Tonight Snow Min 7-9:
0.00
Tomorrow Snow Min 7-9:
0.00
Today Snow Max 9-11:
0.50
Tonight Snow Max 9-11:
1.00
Tomorrow Snow Max 9-11:
2.00
Today Snow Min 9-11:
0.00
Tonight Snow Min 9-11:
0.00
Tomorrow Snow Min 9-11:
0.50
Ash Creek Bowl HS:
40.6
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.
