Quick report
Today’s observation highlights snow coverage and conditions on the south side of Mt. Shasta and the Eddy Mountains. Being a 14,000’ volcano, Mt. Shasta currently holds the most snow. On average, a foot of snow exists near treeline. Dependent on aspect and elevation, you may find more, or you may find none. Nevertheless, it will take several heavyweight storms before the snowpack can be usable for winter travel without hazard from buried objects. The snow that is present consists of a melt-freeze surface or hardpack. (See photos for details)
The Eddy Mountains hold even meager snow coverage. Only on the most shady, northern aspects does snow exist, and even then, it’s patchy. Snow begins around 6400’ with depths measuring a few inches to over a foot. (See photos for details)
All in all, winter has yet to show up, but a solid base is being built, and that's something!
Weather
- Air Temp
- 41
- Cloud Cover
- scattered
- Wind Loading
- none
- Recent Snowfall
- 0
- Snow Avail For Transport
- none
The last 48 hours have held primarily stable weather conditions with northerly winds blowing at light to strong speeds. Skies have flipped back and forth from cloudy to clear. Mountain temperatures have averaged in the low 40s.