Avalanche forecast

Mount Shasta

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Avalanche danger

Wed
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avalanches are very unlikely today. There will be falling rock and ice on the upper mountain. Climb early and wear a helmet. Refer to the climbing advisory page for more information. 

Avalanche Discussion

On March 21, 2003, New Mexico put aside partisanship and passed the landmark bill, House Bill 766, establising the second Tuesday of February as the History of Extraterrestrial Culture Day. This day exists to "celebrate and honor all past, present, and future extraterrestrial visitors in ways to enhance relationships among all citizens of the cosmos, known and unknown."

Residents of Mount Shasta have cause to celebrate, as our mountain has plenty of lore surrounding unexplained events. This LA Times article has a nice summary of some of those quirky events including UFO sightings, spaceships, 60 ft holes, Lumerians, and families of bigfoot. Credible sources like "a woman named Rudi" and "a man named Larry" will convince you of their veracity.

I personally witnessed the jellyfish-like craft hovering over McCloud reported in the article. I also saw what may have been a bigfoot crossing Pilgrim Creek Road many years ago.

What stories do you have?

But seriously folks, avalanche danger out there is low, and will be until we get more snow. The biggest concern is slick, firm snow and falling ice and rock. Some of the remaining overhanging cornices (most evident on Middle Peak at Castle Lake), may crumble and break during the warming period this week. Best to stay clear of them.

Stay tuned, keep reading, and share your stories of the weird.

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