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Forecast Addendum - 01/13/2022 - 07:00am

Submitted by nmeyers on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 5:54am
Recent Observations: 

Hello June-uary! Temperatures soared yesterday with a high on Gray Butte (8,000 feet) of 49 degrees F. Wind was apparent over higher ridges, gusty, inconsistent. Overall, it was a gorgeous, warm, spring-like day on the mountain. No avalanche danger was observed.

The snowpack is transitioning to melt-freeze on sunny aspects and smooth snow can be found. Key word here is transitioning...there are still areas of crust and less than perfect sliding conditions. Near and Below treeline, smooth, corn-like snow exists on sunny slopes. Expect some variable crusts in there. Up above treeline, surfaces are wind textured for the most part, with scoured moraines and ridges. That said, coverage is pretty good and the snowpack is well settled. Firm, icy snow exist along the westerly (windward) edge of Green Butte Ridge, fully supportable and good cramponing. The leeward (easterly side) of the ridge consists of chalky wind slabs with ankle deep boot penetration. 

The Trinity Chutes and Redbanks rocks are totally plastered in rime ice. A warm day like yesterday, it was probably firing. Rime ice is a legit hazard. Wear a helmet and don't dawdle in the bowling alley if climbing above Helen Lake.

Mountain Weather: 

A weak front is pushing into the area this morning, but well to the north of Mt. Shasta. The only thing that will result is slightly cooler temperatures and windy conditions for us. The trough will move east of the area this evening. Low clouds and patchy fog for some west side valley locations is possible. We are in a dry and quiet pattern that could last into at least the middle of next week. Temperatures are cooling today, but will warm back up Friday and Saturday. Expect moderate to strong W-SW wind today above treeline.

Today 7-8 Weather : 
Sunny, breezy
Today 7-8 Wind Direction: 
SW
Today 8-9 Weather: 
Sunny and Windy
Today 8-9 Wind Direction: 
W
Tomorrow 7-8 Weather: 
Sunny
Tomorrow 7-8 Wind Direction: 
E
Tomorrow 8-9 Weather: 
Sunny and windy
Tomorrow 8-9 Wind Direction: 
E
Tonight 7-8 Weather: 
Mostly clear
Tonight 7-8 Wind Direction: 
N
Tonight 8-9 Weather: 
Mostly clear and windy
Tonight 8-9 Wind Direction: 
N
Today 7-8 Temp: 
35
Today 8-9 Temp: 
28
Tomorrow 7-8 Temp: 
43
Tomorrow 8-9 Temp: 
36
Tonight 7-8 Temp: 
25
Tonight 8-9 Temp: 
28
31
30
52
41.5
75.28
0
0
Grey Butte Temp Cur: 
29
Grey Butte Temp Min: 
28.5
Grey Butte Temp Max: 
49
Grey Butte Temp Avg: 
40
Grey Butte Wind Cur: 
16
Grey Butte Wind Max: 
21.5
Grey Butte Wind Gust Max: 
36.8
Grey Butte Wind Avg: 
W
Castle Lake Temp Cur: 
35
Castle Lake Temp Min: 
35
Castle Lake Temp Max: 
55
Castle Lake Temp Avg: 
44
Castle Lake Snow Depth: 
42.62
Castle Lake Snow New: 
0
Mount Eddy Temp Cur: 
32.5
Mount Eddy Temp Min: 
32
Mount Eddy Temp Max: 
53
Mount Eddy Temp Avg: 
42
Mount Eddy Wind Cur: 
2.5
Mount Eddy Wind Max: 
3
Mount Eddy Wind Gust Max: 
4.34
Mount Eddy Wind Avg: 
S
Mount Eddy Snow Depth: 
46.73
Mount Eddy Snow New: 
0
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Cur: 
34
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Min: 
33
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Max: 
49
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Avg: 
41
Ash Creek Bowl Snow New: 
0
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Cur: 
25.5
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Min: 
25.5
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Max: 
46.5
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Avg: 
37.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Cur: 
18
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Max: 
34.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Gust Max: 
50.56
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg: 
S
Mt. Shasta City Temp Cur: 
36
Mt. Shasta City Temp Min: 
29
Mt. Shasta City Temp Max: 
63
Mt. Shasta City Temp Avg: 
47.5
Mt. Shasta City Wind Cur: 
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Min: 
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Max: 
5
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg: 
2
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg: 
N
Sand Flat Comments: 
Not responding
Grey Butte Wind Min: 
5
Grey Butte Wind Avg: 
11
Mount Eddy Wind Min: 
1
Mount Eddy Wind Avg: 
1.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Min: 
3
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg: 
14.5
Ski Bowl Snow Settlement: 
0.5
Castle Lake Snow Settlement: 
1
Mount Eddy Snow Settlement: 
0.6
Ash Creek Bowl Snow Settlement: 
0.7
Measured Precipitation Oct: 
14.31
Normal Precipitation Oct: 
14.81
Percent Precipitation Oct: 
97
Measured Precipitation MTD: 
0.96
Normal Precipitation MTD: 
2.57
Percent Precipitation MTD: 
37
Measured Precipitation YTD: 
0.96
Normal Precipitation YTD: 
2.57
Percent Precipitation YTD: 
37
Today SWE: 
0.00
Tonight SWE: 
0.00
Tomorrow SWE: 
0.00
Today Wind Max 7-9: 
20
Tonight Wind Max 7-9: 
15
Tomorrow Wind Max 7-9: 
15
Today Wind Min 7-9: 
10
Tonight Wind Min 7-9: 
5
Tomorrow Wind Min 7-9: 
5
Today Wind Max 9-11: 
55
Tonight Wind Max 9-11: 
40
Tomorrow Wind Max 9-11: 
30
Today Wind Min 9-11: 
45
Tonight Wind Min 9-11: 
30
Tomorrow Wind Min 9-11: 
20
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: 
43.72
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
Current Time: 
5:00 AM