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Conditions on the South Side

Location Name: 
Avalanche Gulch, Old Ski Bowl, Bunny Flat
Region: 
Mt. Shasta
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 02/29/2020 - 2:00pm
Observation made by: 
Public

Location Map

96067 Mount Shasta , CA
United States
41° 22' 23.772" N, 122° 12' 6.0588" W
See map: Google Maps
California US

Snowpack Observations

Details

General conditions on the south side of Mount Shasta:

  • Height of snow (HS): 150-170 cm (60-67 in).
  • Widespread pockmarks on snow surface.
  • Snow firm with no boot penetration.
  • Dirt on snow in places.
  • Cat track ruts in Old Ski Bowl. Snowmobilers beware.
  • Upper and Lower Sand Flat trails still have enough snow for recreating.

Photos

  • Snowmobile Access at Bunny Flat
  • Road above Bunny Flat
  • Avalanche Gulch
  • Widespread Snow Surface Texture
  • Dirt on Snow / Cat Ruts
  • Gray Butte
  • Upper Old Ski Bowl
  • Upper Old Ski Bowl

Weather Observations

Statistics

Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Blowing Snow: 
No
Precipitation: 
Snow
Accumulation rate: 
None
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Speed: 
Light