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Lower Giddy Giddy Gulch

Location Name: 
Giddy Giddy
Region: 
Mt. Shasta
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 01/22/2018 - 9:00pm
Observation made by: 
Forecaster

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96067 Mount Shasta , CA
United States
41° 22' 34.5396" N, 122° 13' 47.316" W
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California US

Snowpack Observations

Details

Storm totals of 10-15cm (4-6in) were confirmed during a tour to lower Giddy Giddy Gulch. The new snow had settled 3-5cm (1-2in) by early afternoon today. No recent avalanches were observed nor were any obvious signs of instability. Wind slabs were hard to find near and above treeline. Above 8000ft, wind textured snow surfaces were widespread.  Above treeline, minor wind loading was visible in terrain above 10,000ft. Exposed terrain features were scoured down to a slick icy old snow surface. By early afternoon, a zipper sun crust was already staring to form on the snow surface on steep, open south facing slopes.

Overall, snowpack stability was good in the terrain observed. Compression tests produced no fractures. A density break exists within the 1/19 storm snow – it can be found about 15-20cm down from the snow surface in most locations. For the time being, not enough of a cohesive slab sits on top of this layer to cause concern.  

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Weather Observations

Details

Skies remained obscured below 6000ft for the morning and early afternoon. Above, skies cleared for a good portion of the day making for beautiful sunny conditions. High temperatures in the mountains hit the mid 20s. Winds were mostly calm blowing out of the west.

Statistics

Cloud Cover: 
50% of the sky covered by clouds
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Precipitation: 
None
Accumulation rate: 
None
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Wind Direction: 
West