Submitted by nmeyers on Thu, 12/01/2022 - 5:31am
Recent Observations:
- Starting October 1st, precipitation for the wet season is 59% of normal. The mountain received an early season storm in November that brought ~30 inches of snow to areas 6,500 feet and above. What remains of that can be seen in yesterday's pre-snowfall-observation
- Overnight, ~16 inches of new snow fell at treeline on Mount Shasta, beginning at 1700 hours and continuing into this morning. Snow/water equivalent (SWE) is .65 inches. Snowfall rates exceeded 2 inches per hour at times
- Currently, the height of snow near treeline is 33 inches
- Over the last 24 hours, we've had a low of 18 ºF and high of 20 ºF. West/southwest wind averaged 14 mi/hr with gusts to 43 mi/hr
- Snow surfaces prior to the storm have been rough. The snowpack was patchy below 7,200 feet, average snow depths of ~10 inches. A widespread melt-freeze crust was observed over the snowpack.
- Many rocks, trees, stumps and other earthly objects still remain exposed. Above treeline is a salt and pepper, snow and rock minefield. If the mountain snowpack was equated to jeans, it would be wearing the skinny kind! Nonetheless, the new snow last night and this weekend will really boost us into proper winter snow coverage.
- Finding continuous snow from Bunny Flat is possible, and the road is covered past the gate. The Sand Flat Winter XC-Ski trails should be coming into better shape very soon and with a little more snow, 4x4 tracks will diminish.
- Observations from the Castle Lake, Eddy Mountains and East of Mount Shasta are limited, but soon to come.
Mountain Weather:
The winter storm that rolled through last night will taper off today. Lingering snow showers are likely this morning, with snow levels to town, or lower. Southwest wind will persist and provide for full value conditions above treeline. Don't be surprised to experience wind gusts 50+ mi/hr over exposed, alpine terrain. Wind chill factor will be below zero. Overnight low temperatures are going to be quite cold, single digits to below zero in some areas. The area will get a short break in the action before additional winter weather arrives into Northern California Saturday night or Sunday. The extended period will commence with a cold upper level low off the Pacific Northwest coast and strong southwest flow aloft over the forecast area.
Today 7-8 Weather :
Snow, mainly before 4pm. Temperatures falling. Chance of precipitation 90%.Today 7-8 Wind Direction:
SWToday 8-9 Weather:
Snow, mainly before 4pm. Windy with widespread blowing snow.Today 8-9 Wind Direction:
WTomorrow 7-8 Weather:
Partly cloudy becoming mostly cloudyTomorrow 7-8 Wind Direction:
STomorrow 8-9 Weather:
Mostly sunny, cold and windy. Widespread blowing snowTomorrow 8-9 Wind Direction:
WTonight 7-8 Weather:
Partly cloudy, with a 20% chance of snow before 10pm. Blustery.Tonight 7-8 Wind Direction:
WTonight 8-9 Weather:
A 20% chance of snow before 10pm. Windy with widespread blowing snow.Tonight 8-9 Wind Direction:
WToday 7-8 Temp:
23Today 8-9 Temp:
9Tomorrow 7-8 Temp:
18Tomorrow 8-9 Temp:
8Tonight 7-8 Temp:
10Tonight 8-9 Temp:
-324
23
25
24
20.5
18.5
21.5
19.5
33.2
16
0.65
Grey Butte Temp Cur:
19Grey Butte Temp Min:
16.5Grey Butte Temp Max:
19.5Grey Butte Temp Avg:
18Grey Butte Wind Cur:
21.5Grey Butte Wind Max:
22.5Grey Butte Wind Gust Max:
42.93Grey Butte Wind Avg:
WSWCastle Lake Temp Cur:
25.5Castle Lake Temp Min:
23Castle Lake Temp Max:
26.5Castle Lake Temp Avg:
25Mount Eddy Temp Cur:
23.5Mount Eddy Temp Min:
21Mount Eddy Temp Max:
26Mount Eddy Temp Avg:
23.5Mount Eddy Wind Cur:
1.5Mount Eddy Wind Max:
2.5Mount Eddy Wind Gust Max:
6.23Mount Eddy Wind Avg:
SMount Eddy Snow Depth:
28.97Ash Creek Bowl Temp Cur:
22Ash Creek Bowl Temp Min:
18.5Ash Creek Bowl Temp Max:
23.5Ash Creek Bowl Temp Avg:
20.5Ash Creek Bowl Snow New:
8Ash Creek Ridge Temp Cur:
18.5Ash Creek Ridge Temp Min:
15Ash Creek Ridge Temp Max:
19Ash Creek Ridge Temp Avg:
17Ash Creek Ridge Wind Cur:
0Ash Creek Ridge Wind Max:
18.5Ash Creek Ridge Wind Gust Max:
31.77Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg:
SWMt. Shasta City Temp Cur:
34Mt. Shasta City Temp Min:
33Mt. Shasta City Temp Max:
37Mt. Shasta City Temp Avg:
35Mt. Shasta City Wind Cur:
3Mt. Shasta City Wind Min:
0Mt. Shasta City Wind Max:
8Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg:
4.5Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg:
ESESand Flat Comments:
snow depth n/aGrey Butte Wind Min:
7Grey Butte Wind Avg:
14.5Caslte Lake Comments:
snow depth n/aMount Eddy Wind Min:
1.5Mount Eddy Wind Avg:
1.5Mount Eddy Comments:
snow depth n/aAsh Creek Ridge Wind Min:
0Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg:
6.5Ski Bowl Snow Settlement:
0Ash Creek Bowl Snow Settlement:
0Measured Precipitation Oct:
3.33Normal Precipitation Oct:
5.63Percent Precipitation Oct:
59Measured Precipitation MTD:
3.23Normal Precipitation MTD:
3.63Percent Precipitation MTD:
89Measured Precipitation YTD:
11.28Normal Precipitation YTD:
31.01Percent Precipitation YTD:
36Today SWE:
0.15Tonight SWE:
0.00Tomorrow SWE:
0.00Today Wind Max 7-9:
15Tonight Wind Max 7-9:
10Tomorrow Wind Max 7-9:
10Today Wind Min 7-9:
10Tonight Wind Min 7-9:
5Tomorrow Wind Min 7-9:
5Today Wind Max 9-11:
35Tonight Wind Max 9-11:
35Tomorrow Wind Max 9-11:
30Today Wind Min 9-11:
25Tonight Wind Min 9-11:
25Tomorrow Wind Min 9-11:
20Today Snow Max 7-9:
2.00Tonight Snow Max 7-9:
0.00Tomorrow Snow Max 7-9:
0.00Today Snow Min 7-9:
1.00Tonight Snow Min 7-9:
0.00Tomorrow Snow Min 7-9:
0.00Today Snow Max 9-11:
3.00Tonight Snow Max 9-11:
0.00Tomorrow Snow Max 9-11:
0.00Today Snow Min 9-11:
1.00Tonight Snow Min 9-11:
0.00Tomorrow Snow Min 9-11:
0.00Ash Creek Bowl HS:
31.68Weather 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.Overall Danger Rating:
ModerateCurrent Time:
4:00 AM
