Submitted by efalconer on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 5:49am
Recent Observations:
Over the last 24 hours winds have blown out of the northwest and have been blowing at moderate to strong speeds near and above treeline. These winds have had the largest impacts above treeline on Mount Shasta and have crafted highly variable firm and slick surface conditions. A tour up powder bowl yesterday discovered that wind had scoured patches of snow mid-slope on west and south aspects, leaving behind a thin ice glaze. Blowing snow onto southerly aspects was experienced off ridgelines and cornices. Snowdrifts near treeline remained firm and stubborn to initiate any signs of instability. Surfaces that have seen recent sun are beginning to develop a melt-freeze crust near and below treeline.
Mountain Weather:
High pressure will be in control today keeping the area dry. Valley fog and high clouds will disperse leading to sunny skies. Freezing levels will hover around 7,000 feet with light to moderate northwest winds. This pattern will extend until mid-day Thursday, then transition to the arrival of the next storm system. Mountain temperatures have remained warm overnight with a high of 34 degrees. Winds have been blowing from the northwest at moderate speeds with gusts reaching 49 mph.
Today 7-8 Weather :
Mostly sunny. North northwest wind with gusts as high as 26 mph. Freezing level around 7,000 feet
Today 7-8 Wind Direction:
NW
Today 8-9 Weather:
Mostly sunny. Windy, with a north wind. Gusts as high as 80 mph. Wind chill values as low as -9 F
Today 8-9 Wind Direction:
NW
Tomorrow 7-8 Weather:
Sunny with a south wind. Gusts up to 21 mph. Freezing levels rising to 9,000 feet
Tomorrow 7-8 Wind Direction:
S
Tomorrow 8-9 Weather:
Mostly sunny. Windy with a southwest wind. Gusts as high as 80 mph and wind chill values as low as -1 F
Tomorrow 8-9 Wind Direction:
SW
Tonight 7-8 Weather:
Mostly clear. North wind shifting east after midnight. Freezing level 8,000 feet
Tonight 7-8 Wind Direction:
NE
Tonight 8-9 Weather:
Mostly clear. Windy with a west wind. Gusts as high as 48 mph. Wind chill values as low as -2 F
Tonight 8-9 Wind Direction:
NW
22
20
35
29
104
0
0
37
30.5
39
35.5
131.6
0
0.15
Grey Butte Temp Cur:
34.5
Grey Butte Temp Min:
30.5
Grey Butte Temp Avg:
33.5
Grey Butte Wind Max:
26.5
Grey Butte Wind Gust Max:
49.07
Castle Lake Temp Min:
33.5
Castle Lake Temp Max:
48.5
Mount Eddy Temp Avg:
35.5
Mount Eddy Wind Gust Max:
5.1
Mount Eddy Snow Depth:
106
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Cur:
21
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Min:
21
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Max:
35.5
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Avg:
28.5
Ash Creek Bowl Snow New:
0
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Cur:
25.5
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Min:
24
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Max:
34.5
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Avg:
28
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Cur:
15.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Max:
18
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Gust Max:
28.32
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg:
S
Mt. Shasta City Temp Cur:
29
Mt. Shasta City Temp Min:
26
Mt. Shasta City Temp Max:
54
Mt. Shasta City Temp Avg:
37
Mt. Shasta City Wind Cur:
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Min:
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Max:
6
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg:
1.5
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg:
N
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Min:
0
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg:
11
Sand Flat Snow Settlement:
1
Ski Bowl Snow Settlement:
0.9
Mount Eddy Snow Settlement:
1.3
Ash Creek Bowl Snow Settlement:
0.7
Measured Precipitation Oct:
26.76
Normal Precipitation Oct:
19.3
Percent Precipitation Oct:
139
Measured Precipitation MTD:
0.88
Normal Precipitation MTD:
0.77
Percent Precipitation MTD:
114
Measured Precipitation YTD:
17.63
Normal Precipitation YTD:
7.06
Percent Precipitation YTD:
250
Tomorrow Wind Max 7-9:
10
Tonight Wind Max 9-11:
25
Tomorrow Wind Max 9-11:
35
Tonight Wind Min 9-11:
15
Tomorrow Wind Min 9-11:
20
Tonight Snow Max 7-9:
1.00
Tomorrow Snow Max 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
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.
Overall Danger Rating:
Low
