General Conditions Below, Near, & Above Treeline

Location Name:

Mount Shasta

Region:

Mt. Shasta

Date and time of observation:

Mon, 12/10/2018 - 12:00pm

Observation made by:

Professional Observer

Red Flags:

96067 Mount Shasta , CA

United States

41° 22' 27.0264" N, 122° 12' 40.8816" W

California US

Conditions observed near Powder Bowl, Sun Bowl and Gray Butte:

Height of new snow (HN): 1-2 inches.
Ski penetration (PS): 1-2 inches.
Calm winds.
Unreactive small cornices and wind pillows 2-5 inches thick on easterly aspects, but generally no signs of a wind slab problem.
Snow pack well settled.
Numerous exposed rocks near and above treeline.
Snow ranged from light and dry at higher elevations to moist near and below treeline. Fast and creamy all the way.