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Conditions in Old Ski Bowl

Location Name: 
Old Ski Bowl
Region: 
Mt. Shasta
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 04/10/2019 - 3:00pm
Observation made by: 
Professional Observer
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Location Map

96067 Mount Shasta , CA
United States
41° 22' 15.7008" N, 122° 11' 56.6952" W
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California US

Snowpack Observations

Details

Observations in Old Ski Bowl:

  • Firm and scoured snow surfaces near and above treeline, 1-2 inches of moist snow below.
  • Rain runnels.
  • Strong NW winds transporting snow, though no new wind slab formation seen. No old wind slabs seen.
  • Cornices mostly intact after warm storms.
  • 3 D1-D2 size wet loose avalanches on east, west, and south facing aspects.

Photos

  • Cornices intact, no new wind loading
  • Firm snow surfaces near and above treeline
  • Rain runnels
  • Old D2 wet loose avalanche, south facing aspect, 9,000 ft
  • Old D1 wet loose avalanche, west facing aspect, 8,200 ft
  • Old D1 wet loose avalanche, east facing aspect, 8,200 ft

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Weather Observations

Statistics

Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Precipitation: 
None
Accumulation rate: 
None
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Wind Direction: 
Northwest