Avalanche forecast

Mount Shasta

Mount Shasta Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Crystal clear blue sky, primo spring skiing conditions and the Everitt Memorial Highway is OPEN. April Fools...none of that is true. For today, a modest storm will impact the area, with 3 to 5 inches of new snow expected in the mountains. Very strong winds are likely above treeline through Sunday. Watch for new snow combined with westerly wind that could create wind drifted snow near and above treeline.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Expect strong westerly wind above treeline. This paired with a few inches of new snow may create areas of wind drifted snow. Expected avalanche size is small to large. In the Eddy Mountains, where wind slabs may rest on older weak layers, larger avalanches with wider propagation could occur. Learn more about wind slab avalanches HERE. 

Avalanche Discussion

  • Everitt Memorial Highway is CLOSED
  • Castle Lake road is CLOSED
  • Pilgrim Creek Snowmobile Park - OPEN
  • Deer Mountain Snowmobile Park - OPEN
  • MS Ski Park/Nordic Center - OPEN

Regions covered