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Ash Creek Butte

Ash Creek Butte
Location Name: 
Ash Creek Butte
Region: 
East of Mt Shasta
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 12/11/2018 - 9:00am
Observation made by: 
Professional Observer

Location Map

96067 Mount Shasta , CA
United States
41° 27' 12.078" N, 121° 59' 38.9832" W
See map: Google Maps
California US

Snowpack Observations

Details

Some observations on a quick reconnaissance of Ash Creek Butte:

  • Road is graded and plowed for logging trucks on the eastern side (see map). Not recommended for snowmobilers due to active logging trucks.
  • Enough snow on road 19 for snowmobile access on the western side (see map).
  • Coverage is similar to Mount Shasta with snow heights up to 30 inches.
  • A thin breakable sun crust can be found in sun exposed areas.
  • Pilgrim Creek snowmobile park has no usable snow.

Photos

  • Waypoint 1 - Snowmobile access to left.
  • Waypoint 2 - Road plowed but not recommended due to logging truck activity.
  • Waypoint 2 - Road plowed but not recommended due to logging truck activity.
  • Pilgrim Creek Snowmobile Park
  • Pilgrim Creek Snowmobile Park

Weather Observations

Statistics

Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Blowing Snow: 
No
Precipitation: 
None
Accumulation rate: 
None
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Speed: 
Calm