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Above Treeline Snowpit & Conditions

Location Name: 
Above Treeline Snowpit & Conditions
Region: 
Mt. Shasta
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 01/26/2018 - 8:30pm
Observation made by: 
Forecaster
Red Flags:
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain

Location Map

96067 Mount Shasta , CA
United States
41° 23' 2.652" N, 122° 12' 15.6384" W
See map: Google Maps
California US

Snowpack Observations

Details

See pit profile and illustrated photo for details

Photos

  • Recent avalanche (estimated 1.24.18)
  • Surface conditions, Old Ski Bowl, upper elevations
  • Snowpit, 10,000 ft, Old Ski Bowl
  • Scoured moraine tops, 9,500 feet

Weather Observations

Details

  • Clear in AM, high, scattered clouds in PM, flat light
  • Gusty winds
  • Chilly

Statistics

Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Precipitation: 
None
Accumulation rate: 
None
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Wind Direction: 
West