About 1-2 inches of moist new snow from Tuesday has smoothed out the existing snowpack. Avalanche Gulch has usable snow for climbers and skiers, though that snow will mostly be confined to the main gullies to the looker's left and right of center moraines. Ridges and moraines are mostly devoid of snow until 10,000 ft. Expect plenty of patches of dirt as you ascend out of Bunny Flat and into the lower climber's gully. Try to stay on the snow to limit damage to sensitive plants and soils.
The spring at Horse Camp is running. The composting toilets are not open yet, though they are almost ready. Thanks to Rick Chitwood, Shayna Cassidy, and the Sierra Club Foundation for emptying the compost yesterday.
The mountain is looking more like it does in late June on a normal year. Climbing conditions are decent, but climbers should be prepared for falling rock and firm conditions. Even though it looks like June, remember that it is still winter and backcountry users should be prepared for it. Crampons, an ice axe, and a helmet should be considered mandatory gear for summit attempts. Snow will still make access to east and north side trailheads difficult. There is still a berm of snow blocking the Clear Creek Trailhead road.
Mountain Weather:
Skies will be overcast with high level clouds until noon when coverage will become more scattered. Southwest winds will be calm to light below treeline and in protected areas. Ridge tops and open areas exposed to the southwest could see moderate to strong winds. Daytime highs near treeline will reach the low forties.
A cold front and deep upper level wave will pass through quickly on Saturday bringing up to 0.4 inches of water. Snow levels should be below 5,000 ft. This could bring a nice dose of new snow, though record high temperatures next week will turn it to mush quickly.
Today 7-8 Weather :
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny.
Today 7-8 Wind Direction:
S
Today 8-9 Weather:
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. Breezy.
Today 8-9 Wind Direction:
SW
Tomorrow 7-8 Weather:
Mostly sunny.
Tomorrow 7-8 Wind Direction:
S
Tomorrow 8-9 Weather:
Mostly sunny. Windy. Low wind chills.
Tomorrow 8-9 Wind Direction:
SW
Tonight 7-8 Weather:
Partly cloudy.
Tonight 7-8 Wind Direction:
SW
Tonight 8-9 Weather:
Partly cloudy. Blustery.
Tonight 8-9 Wind Direction:
W
Today 7-8 Temp:
42
Today 8-9 Temp:
25
Tomorrow 7-8 Temp:
45
Tomorrow 8-9 Temp:
28
Tonight 7-8 Temp:
29
Tonight 8-9 Temp:
21
31
23
43
33
44
0
0
34.5
26
42.5
35.5
55.18
0
0
Grey Butte Temp Cur:
33
Grey Butte Temp Min:
26.5
Grey Butte Temp Max:
39.5
Grey Butte Temp Avg:
34
Grey Butte Wind Cur:
11.5
Grey Butte Wind Max:
11.5
Grey Butte Wind Gust Max:
30.66
Grey Butte Wind Avg:
SE
Castle Lake Temp Cur:
34
Castle Lake Temp Min:
21.5
Castle Lake Temp Max:
45
Castle Lake Temp Avg:
33
Castle Lake Snow Depth:
26
Castle Lake Snow New:
0
Mount Eddy Temp Cur:
22.5
Mount Eddy Temp Min:
22.5
Mount Eddy Temp Max:
41
Mount Eddy Temp Avg:
32.5
Mount Eddy Wind Cur:
1.5
Mount Eddy Wind Max:
2
Mount Eddy Wind Gust Max:
5.88
Mount Eddy Wind Avg:
ESE
Mount Eddy Snow Depth:
36.44
Mount Eddy Snow New:
0
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Cur:
25.5
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Min:
23
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Max:
25.5
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Avg:
24.5
Ash Creek Bowl Snow New:
0
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Cur:
22
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Min:
18.5
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Max:
31.5
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Avg:
26.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Cur:
11
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Max:
15.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Gust Max:
27.53
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg:
WSW
Mt. Shasta City Temp Cur:
36
Mt. Shasta City Temp Min:
29
Mt. Shasta City Temp Max:
51
Mt. Shasta City Temp Avg:
41.5
Mt. Shasta City Wind Cur:
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Min:
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Max:
3
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg:
0.5
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg:
N
Grey Butte Wind Min:
0.5
Grey Butte Wind Avg:
4.5
Mount Eddy Wind Min:
0.5
Mount Eddy Wind Avg:
1.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Min:
4
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg:
9
Sand Flat Snow Settlement:
0
Ski Bowl Snow Settlement:
0.8
Castle Lake Snow Settlement:
1.1
Mount Eddy Snow Settlement:
1.5
Ash Creek Bowl Snow Settlement:
0.1
Measured Precipitation Oct:
15.06
Normal Precipitation Oct:
28.17
Percent Precipitation Oct:
53
Measured Precipitation MTD:
0.66
Normal Precipitation MTD:
3.23
Percent Precipitation MTD:
20
Measured Precipitation YTD:
1.71
Normal Precipitation YTD:
15.93
Percent Precipitation YTD:
11
Today SWE:
0.00
Tonight SWE:
0.00
Tomorrow SWE:
0.00
Today Wind Max 7-9:
5
Tonight Wind Max 7-9:
5
Tomorrow Wind Max 7-9:
10
Today Wind Min 7-9:
0
Tonight Wind Min 7-9:
0
Tomorrow Wind Min 7-9:
5
Today Wind Max 9-11:
20
Tonight Wind Max 9-11:
15
Tomorrow Wind Max 9-11:
30
Today Wind Min 9-11:
15
Tonight Wind Min 9-11:
10
Tomorrow Wind Min 9-11:
25
Today Snow Max 7-9:
0.00
Tonight Snow Max 7-9:
0.00
Tomorrow Snow Max 7-9:
0.00
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:
0.00
Tonight Snow Max 9-11:
0.00
Tomorrow Snow Max 9-11:
0.00
Today Snow Min 9-11:
0.00
Tonight Snow Min 9-11:
0.00
Tomorrow Snow Min 9-11:
0.00
Ash Creek Bowl HS:
44.09
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.
