Recent Observations:
Locals and forecasters alike have been stepping out into more terrain lately. No signs of avalanche danger have been observed/reported. Yesterday brought a wintry mix of cold temps, sun, fog, clouds, wind and even a few snow showers around the forecast area. Little to no accumulation was observed. The freezing fog crust dominates the snowpack and varies in thickness and location. In general, it is non-supportable and thicker at lower elevations. Only the coldest and most protected areas hold crust-less snow. The north wind at upper elevations has been prominent. Daytime high's have been below freezing. Despite less than perfect snow quality, winter is firing on all cylinders around here, and we are very happy about it!
Mountain Weather:
We should see partly cloudy to mostly clear skies for the next couple of days. The north wind is comfortably in place and will blow into Saturday. Extreme wind chill on Mt. Shasta is certain. Any recreation efforts above treeline should be well-intentioned. Be prepared. Longer term, precipitation is back on tap, tracking to impact this area by Sunday night. Upwards of 2.57 inches of water is forecasted Sunday night through Tuesday. More on that as the time draws near, and we will see you next year!
Today 7-8 Weather :
Partly cloudy, 20% chance of snow showers after 10AM. A trace possible in isolated areas
Today 7-8 Wind Direction:
NW
Today 8-9 Weather:
Partly cloudy, a 20% chance of snow after 10 AM, windy
Today 8-9 Wind Direction:
N
Tomorrow 7-8 Wind Direction:
NE
Tomorrow 8-9 Wind Direction:
N
Tonight 7-8 Wind Direction:
NW
Tonight 8-9 Wind Direction:
N
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Cur:
12
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Min:
11.5
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Max:
19
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Avg:
15
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Cur:
0
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Max:
18.5
Mt. Shasta City Temp Cur:
32
Mt. Shasta City Temp Min:
24
Mt. Shasta City Temp Max:
35
Mt. Shasta City Temp Avg:
30
Mt. Shasta City Wind Cur:
4
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:
2.2
Castle Lake Snow Settlement:
2.1
Mount Eddy Snow Settlement:
2.4
Ash Creek Bowl Snow Settlement:
1.2
Measured Precipitation Oct:
13.35
Normal Precipitation Oct:
12.04
Percent Precipitation Oct:
111
Measured Precipitation MTD:
4.05
Normal Precipitation MTD:
6.41
Percent Precipitation MTD:
63
Measured Precipitation YTD:
29.3
Normal Precipitation YTD:
37.42
Percent Precipitation YTD:
78
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.
