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Forecast Addendum - 01/14/2022 - 07:00am

Submitted by nmeyers on Fri, 01/14/2022 - 5:46am
Recent Observations: 

In the last 24 hours:

  • Temperatures at treeline - Max: 38º F from 1200-1400 hours / Min: 26º F at 0100 hours 
  • ...at Castle Lake - Max: 39º F / Min: 29º F
  • Wind, at 8,000 feet - W-NW until 1600 hours, then E-SE. Average speed: 12 mph / Max: 43 mph

Yesterday was another nice day, albeit a bit cooler and windy above treeline. The snowpack is in that funky transitional stage, and thus the good old "variable" descriptor is appropriate. Above treeline, things have been getting effected by the W-NW wind. Near and below treeline, the snow has been softer, but still not anything dreams are made of. You ask someone how the skiing was and the likely answer will be, "Meh, it was okay...".



Climbing conditions are good. Firm snow along ridges makes for good cramponing. Firm, supportable snow in the drainages is common, but also expect some post-holing here and there. Rime ice fall is a hazard. 

No avalanche danger has been observed. Wind transported snow was noted yesterday off Green Butte, but was not sticking to leeward avalanche starting zones.

Green Butte viewed from Avalanche Gulch, near treeline.  1.13.22 / Photo: Sean Malee

Mountain Weather: 

All quiet on the home front. A strong upper level ridge builds into the weekend, bringing stable and dry air to the area. Not much more to say about that! Daytime highs near treeline could reach 40+ degrees. It might be a bit breezy on the upper mountain, but should die off into the weekend. We expect some climbers this weekend with the good weather and climbing conditions. Be safe!

Today 7-8 Weather : 
Sunny
Today 7-8 Wind Direction: 
NE
Today 8-9 Weather: 
Sunny, breezy
Today 8-9 Wind Direction: 
E
Tomorrow 7-8 Weather: 
Sunny
Tomorrow 7-8 Wind Direction: 
NE
Tomorrow 8-9 Weather: 
Sunny
Tomorrow 8-9 Wind Direction: 
SW
Tonight 7-8 Weather: 
Mostly clear
Tonight 7-8 Wind Direction: 
E
Tonight 8-9 Weather: 
Mostly clear
Tonight 8-9 Wind Direction: 
S
Today 7-8 Temp: 
40
Today 8-9 Temp: 
38
Tomorrow 7-8 Temp: 
44
Tomorrow 8-9 Temp: 
37
Tonight 7-8 Temp: 
34
Tonight 8-9 Temp: 
37
29.5
26.5
38
31.5
74.54
0
0
Grey Butte Temp Cur: 
30.5
Grey Butte Temp Min: 
26.5
Grey Butte Temp Max: 
36.5
Grey Butte Temp Avg: 
30.5
Grey Butte Wind Cur: 
20
Grey Butte Wind Max: 
24
Grey Butte Wind Gust Max: 
42.93
Grey Butte Wind Avg: 
WNW
Castle Lake Temp Cur: 
32
Castle Lake Temp Min: 
29.5
Castle Lake Temp Max: 
39.5
Castle Lake Temp Avg: 
34
Castle Lake Snow Depth: 
41.95
Castle Lake Snow New: 
0
Mount Eddy Temp Cur: 
27
Mount Eddy Temp Min: 
25.5
Mount Eddy Temp Max: 
38.5
Mount Eddy Temp Avg: 
32.5
Mount Eddy Wind Cur: 
2
Mount Eddy Wind Max: 
2.5
Mount Eddy Wind Gust Max: 
5.32
Mount Eddy Wind Avg: 
S
Mount Eddy Snow Depth: 
46.11
Mount Eddy Snow New: 
0
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Cur: 
25.5
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Min: 
25.5
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Max: 
37
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Avg: 
31.5
Ash Creek Bowl Snow New: 
0
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Cur: 
25.5
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Min: 
23
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Max: 
33.5
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Avg: 
28.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Cur: 
2.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Max: 
21.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Gust Max: 
50.56
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg: 
WNW
Mt. Shasta City Temp Cur: 
30
Mt. Shasta City Temp Min: 
30
Mt. Shasta City Temp Max: 
52
Mt. Shasta City Temp Avg: 
40
Mt. Shasta City Wind Cur: 
3
Mt. Shasta City Wind Min: 
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Max: 
7
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg: 
1.5
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg: 
N
Sand Flat Comments: 
Not responding
Grey Butte Wind Min: 
3.5
Grey Butte Wind Avg: 
12.5
Mount Eddy Wind Min: 
1
Mount Eddy Wind Avg: 
1.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Min: 
2
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg: 
9
Ski Bowl Snow Settlement: 
0.7
Castle Lake Snow Settlement: 
0.7
Mount Eddy Snow Settlement: 
0.6
Ash Creek Bowl Snow Settlement: 
0.3
Measured Precipitation Oct: 
14.31
Normal Precipitation Oct: 
15.01
Percent Precipitation Oct: 
95
Measured Precipitation MTD: 
0.96
Normal Precipitation MTD: 
2.77
Percent Precipitation MTD: 
35
Measured Precipitation YTD: 
0.96
Normal Precipitation YTD: 
2.77
Percent Precipitation YTD: 
35
Today SWE: 
0.00
Tonight SWE: 
0.00
Tomorrow SWE: 
0.00
Today Wind Max 7-9: 
15
Tonight Wind Max 7-9: 
15
Tomorrow Wind Max 7-9: 
10
Today Wind Min 7-9: 
5
Tonight Wind Min 7-9: 
5
Tomorrow Wind Min 7-9: 
0
Today Wind Max 9-11: 
20
Tonight Wind Max 9-11: 
20
Tomorrow Wind Max 9-11: 
10
Today Wind Min 9-11: 
10
Tonight Wind Min 9-11: 
10
Tomorrow Wind Min 9-11: 
0
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: 
43.33
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: 
3:00 AM