After the Rain

Location Name:

Old Ski Bowl

Region:

Mt. Shasta

Date and time of observation:

Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:30am

Observation made by:

Forecaster

Location Map

96067 Mount Shasta , CA

United States

41° 22' 39.8388" N, 122° 12' 6.1632" W

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California US

Snowpack Observations

Details

Conditions in the Old Ski Bowl after yesterday's wet storm:

Observation Location: Old Ski Bowl
Elevation: 8,500 ft
Date: 20130113
Time: 1130
Observer: Aaron Beverly
Sky Conditions: Broken (BKN)
Current Precipitation: None
Air Temperature: 32 °F
Surface Penetration: Boot penetration (PF) = 4 in (10 cm)
Total Snow Depth (HS): 8-30 in (20-75 cm)
24-hour New Snow Depth (HN24): 1 in (2.5 cm)
24-hour New Snow Water Equivalent (HN24W): 0.24 in
Wind Direction: WNW
Wind Speed: Moderate (M), 17-25 mi/hr, small trees sway

A wide spread, breakable rain crust exists up to at least 9,000 ft on Mount Shasta. No snow was seen being transported anywhere even in moderate west/northwest winds. No signs of wind slabs or other avalanche danger were seen. Overall, the snowpack seems locked up tight. Generally the snowpack supports the weight of a snowmobile, but its depth is still thin in places above treeline and many icy rocks are exposed. Cliff bands up high are caked with rime.