Near Sierra Club Cabin

Location Name:

Region:

Mt. Shasta

Date and time of observation:

Tue, 12/04/2018 - 3:00pm

Observation made by:

Professional Observer

96067 Mount Shasta , CA

United States

41° 22' 22.7244" N, 122° 14' 4.8516" W

California US

Observations on a tour to region near the Sierra Club Cabin:

Wind affected snow near and above treeline.
Minimal snow in start zones near ridge tops above treeline.
30-40 cm (12-16 in) of light dry snow atop firmer snow below treeline.
Ski penetration (PS): 33 cm (13 in); boot penetration (PB): 54 cm (22 in).
Right side up snowpack (see pictures).
Height of snow near cabin (HS): 116 cm (46 in)
Column tests yielded no notable or consistent failures. Extended column test results: ECTN.