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Breaking Storm

Location Name: 
Gray Butte / Red Butte
Region: 
Mt. Shasta
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 02/22/2022 - 12:00pm
Observation made by: 
Forecaster

Location Map

96067 Mount Shasta , CA
United States
41° 21' 7.4232" N, 122° 10' 43.5432" W
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California US

Snowpack Observations

Details

East of Gray Butte, snow showers were creating a mix of sun, clouds, light snow, and heavy snow. Snow totals since Monday ranged from 1-4 inches. New snow was low density and unbonded to the old hard pack underneath. Winds were calm to light and no wind drifts or slabs were seen. No blowing snow was observed on ridge-tops around Gray Butte.  Small sloughs were possible on steep slopes. Low angle open areas offered best sliding conditions.  Snow was thin under trees and old surfaces littered with obstacles. Height of snow near Red Butte was 65 in (165 cm).

Photos

  • 1-4 in (10 cm) of new light snow unbonded to old crust
  • Low angle open areas holding best snow for sliding
  • Snow showers - sometimes clear, sometimes snowing
  • Ski penetration

Weather Observations

Statistics

Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Blowing Snow: 
No
Precipitation: 
Snow
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Speed: 
Calm