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Conditions at Castle Lake

Location Name: 
Castle Lake
Region: 
Castle Lake
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 01/17/2021 - 11:00am
Observation made by: 
Forecaster

Location Map

Snowpack Observations

Details

Castle Lake was a mixed bag. Snow surfaces ranged from firm and icy to sun softened cream. Consistency could not really be found. The upper bowl skied nicely for a second. Right peak can be traversed with a little bit of clever manzaneering. Left peak is bony and firm. Skiers with high standards may want to wait for the next storm.

The lake is frozen and supportable. Ice fishing is in. The trail to heart lake is well trodden. Check it out for a change of scenery or outdoor activity.

  • Observation Location: Right, Middle, Left Peak, Castle Lake
  • Date: 20210117
  • Time: 1130
  • Observer: Aaron Beverly
  • Sky Conditions: Clear (CLR)
  • Current Precipitation: None
  • Air Temperature: 42 °F
  • Surface Penetration: Ski penetration (PS) = 0-2 in ([0] cm)
  • Total Snow Depth (HS): 22 in (55 cm)
  • Wind Direction: NW
  • Wind Speed: Light (L), 1-16 mi/hr, twigs in motion

Photos

  • Lake is frozen and supportable.
  • Right peak is not ski-able but can be traversed.
  • Right peak is covered in exposed manzanita.
  • Middle Peak
  • Sun softened snow in some places made for brief moments of good skiing.
  • Firm and icy conditions will be found in shadier spots.

Weather Observations

Statistics

Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Precipitation: 
None
Accumulation rate: 
None
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Speed: 
Light
Wind Direction: 
Northwest