Conditions Update - Mount Shasta & Castle Lake

Conditions from Mount Shasta:

• Evidence of strong wind: sastrugi, hard wind board,  variable surface textures. 
• Surface Penetrability: Ski/boot: 0-2 inches 
• Scored west and north facing aspects.  Salt and pepper rock and snow configuration on NW. Many obstacles exist. 
• Softening south and east facing slopes. Warmer daytime temps and cooler nights have allowed for corn snow to begin to form. 

Conditions from Castle Lake

• A shallow and well-worn snowpack remains. 
• Many obstacles such as bushes, rocks, and icy patches are melting out and presenting as travel hazards. 
• North facing terrain remains firm and icy.
• South facing terrain is soft and moist. 
• Variable surface textures: old rain runnels, sastrugi, with occasional smoother patches.