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Forecast Addendum - 01/27/2022 - 07:00am

Submitted by nmeyers on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 5:57am
Recent Observations: 

Temperatures near treeline have ranged from 34 to 44 °F. Wind near and above treeline has been light to strong, on again, off again, W-NW switching to E-NE yesterday. The status of the snow pack throughout the zone is:

Weather Station Height of Snow (in)
Old Ski Bowl 63
Castle Lake 38
Mount Eddy 40
Ash Creek Butte 41

It would be tough to buy an avalanche in the backcountry currently. Up in Avalanche Gulch, it is variable, and smooth snow is becoming less so. Firm conditions dominate, with surface softening by late morning to early afternoon on sunny aspects. Wind texture is widespread and moraines and ridges have become completely scoured with rock showing. Not many skiers have been giving it a go, but a few hardy souls have been enjoying the great weather. Climbers have been showing up and should continue to be cautious of slide-for-life conditions and falling rime ice. Overall, climbing conditions are good, but remember that it's still winter. Be prepared for cold temps and wind!

 

Mountain Weather: 

The insane period of sustained dry and warm conditions continues. Blocking high pressure is really kickin' back and relaxing off the coast of California, creating big, beautiful blue skies...but it's not the time of year for that! Air stagnation advisories are in effect all week...not a sign of any incoming storm(s). Models are trending dry for early-mid February, so a meaningful pattern change is unlikely for California in the near future.  Leave it to me for the bad news, I'll apologize for Mother Nature. 

It will be a little breezy on the mountain today. Temperatures are trending cooler. Freezing levels are near 4,500 feet through Saturday.



That pesky ridge of high pressure shutting winter down for the month of January...

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Today 7-8 Weather : 
Sunny
Today 7-8 Wind Direction: 
E
Today 8-9 Weather: 
Sunny and breezy
Today 8-9 Wind Direction: 
N
Tomorrow 7-8 Weather: 
Sunny
Tomorrow 7-8 Wind Direction: 
E
Tomorrow 8-9 Weather: 
Sunny and breezy
Tomorrow 8-9 Wind Direction: 
S
Tonight 7-8 Weather: 
Clear
Tonight 7-8 Wind Direction: 
E
Tonight 8-9 Weather: 
Mostly clear and windy
Tonight 8-9 Wind Direction: 
SE
Today 7-8 Temp: 
44
Today 8-9 Temp: 
32
Tomorrow 7-8 Temp: 
43
Tomorrow 8-9 Temp: 
28
Tonight 7-8 Temp: 
36
Tonight 8-9 Temp: 
28
26
25
42
32
173
0
0
41
34
44
39
63.7
0
0
Grey Butte Temp Cur: 
38
Grey Butte Temp Min: 
36
Grey Butte Temp Max: 
43
Grey Butte Temp Avg: 
39.5
Grey Butte Wind Cur: 
31
Grey Butte Wind Max: 
31
Grey Butte Wind Gust Max: 
49.07
Grey Butte Wind Avg: 
WNW
Castle Lake Temp Cur: 
35.5
Castle Lake Temp Min: 
31
Castle Lake Temp Max: 
45.5
Castle Lake Temp Avg: 
37
Castle Lake Snow Depth: 
37.94
Castle Lake Snow New: 
0
Mount Eddy Temp Cur: 
33
Mount Eddy Temp Min: 
30
Mount Eddy Temp Max: 
46.5
Mount Eddy Temp Avg: 
35.5
Mount Eddy Wind Cur: 
3.5
Mount Eddy Wind Max: 
4
Mount Eddy Wind Gust Max: 
6.43
Mount Eddy Wind Avg: 
WSW
Mount Eddy Snow Depth: 
40.05
Mount Eddy Snow New: 
0
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Cur: 
29.5
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Min: 
29.5
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Max: 
43
Ash Creek Bowl Temp Avg: 
34.5
Ash Creek Bowl Snow New: 
0
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Cur: 
31
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Min: 
30
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Max: 
44
Ash Creek Ridge Temp Avg: 
35.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Cur: 
3
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Max: 
10
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Gust Max: 
15.34
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg: 
W
Mt. Shasta City Temp Cur: 
22
Mt. Shasta City Temp Min: 
21
Mt. Shasta City Temp Max: 
54
Mt. Shasta City Temp Avg: 
34
Mt. Shasta City Wind Cur: 
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Min: 
0
Mt. Shasta City Wind Max: 
7
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg: 
1
Mt. Shasta City Wind Avg: 
N
Sand Flat Comments: 
Not responding
Grey Butte Wind Min: 
1
Grey Butte Wind Avg: 
12.5
Mount Eddy Wind Min: 
0.5
Mount Eddy Wind Avg: 
2.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Min: 
0.5
Ash Creek Ridge Wind Avg: 
3.5
Sand Flat Snow Settlement: 
38
Ski Bowl Snow Settlement: 
0.2
Castle Lake Snow Settlement: 
0
Mount Eddy Snow Settlement: 
0.2
Ash Creek Bowl Snow Settlement: 
0
Measured Precipitation Oct: 
14.31
Normal Precipitation Oct: 
17.49
Percent Precipitation Oct: 
82
Measured Precipitation MTD: 
0.96
Normal Precipitation MTD: 
5.25
Percent Precipitation MTD: 
18
Measured Precipitation YTD: 
0.96
Normal Precipitation YTD: 
5.25
Percent Precipitation YTD: 
18
Today SWE: 
0.00
Tonight SWE: 
0.00
Tomorrow SWE: 
0.00
Today Wind Max 7-9: 
10
Tonight Wind Max 7-9: 
10
Tomorrow Wind Max 7-9: 
10
Today Wind Min 7-9: 
5
Tonight Wind Min 7-9: 
5
Tomorrow Wind Min 7-9: 
5
Today Wind Max 9-11: 
20
Tonight Wind Max 9-11: 
25
Tomorrow Wind Max 9-11: 
20
Today Wind Min 9-11: 
10
Tonight Wind Min 9-11: 
15
Tomorrow Wind Min 9-11: 
10
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: 
41.42
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: 
4:00 AM