Recent Observations:
No avalanches have been observed this season. The only usable snowpack in the forecast area is above treeline on Mount Shasta. Expect about a .5 to 1-mile walk up from Bunny Flat to find continuous snow. Snow depths are holding steady with about 20 inches of snow near treeline. There is still plenty of exposed talus, boulders, trees, stumps and portals.
West/Northwest winds have died off and become light and variable this morning, but expect cold and windy conditions to still prevail above treeline today. Snow surfaces remain mostly smooth, though wind textured, and icy snow will be encountered in exposed areas. Ridges are devoid of snow. Winter recreation in the Castle Lake area, Eddy Mountains and east of Mount Shasta is not possible, yet!
Mountain Weather:
Winter enthusiasts currently sitting in the green room will be able to leap into the winter theater soon, but a couple more days of prep will be necessary. A few light showers this morning, but hardly wetting. On the big mountain, it's going to be cold and windy today. High pressure will build briefly into Friday, hosting mostly clear skies, dry weather and continued cool temperatures. The main event will begin Saturday afternoon, and I can hardly wait to write about it. Until then, wax'em and gas'em!
Today 7-8 Wind Direction:
Northwest
Today 8-9 Wind Direction:
Northwest
Tomorrow 7-8 Wind Direction:
North/Northwest
Tomorrow 8-9 Wind Direction:
Northwest
Tonight 7-8 Wind Direction:
North/Northwest
Tonight 8-9 Wind Direction:
Northwest
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Cur:
17
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Min:
17
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Max:
28.5
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Avg:
24
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Cur:
0
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Max:
14.5
Mt. Shasta City Temp Cur:
35
Mt. Shasta City Temp Min:
35
Mt. Shasta City Temp Max:
46
Mt. Shasta City Temp Avg:
40.5
Mt. Shasta City Wind Cur:
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Min:
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Max:
6
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg:
N
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Min:
0
Sand Flat Snow Settlement:
0
Ski Bowl Snow Settlement:
0
Castle Lake Snow Settlement:
1.6
Mount Eddy Snow Settlement:
0
Ash Creek Bowl Snow Settlement:
0
Measured Precipitation Oct:
9.36
Normal Precipitation Oct:
7.32
Percent Precipitation Oct:
128
Measured Precipitation MTD:
0.06
Normal Precipitation MTD:
1.69
Percent Precipitation MTD:
4
Measured Precipitation YTD:
25.31
Normal Precipitation YTD:
32.7
Percent Precipitation YTD:
77
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.