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Underperforming storm conditions on Gray Butte

Location Name: 
Gray Butte
Region: 
Mt. Shasta
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 03/22/2019 - 4:00pm
Observation made by: 
Forecaster
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96067 Mount Shasta , CA
United States
41° 20' 42.7416" N, 122° 11' 45.1716" W
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California US

Snowpack Observations

Details

March 22, 2019 - 1600 hrs - Meyers - Gray Butte

SKY: Obscured 100%

PRECIP: S -1, very light snowfall for most of the day. Periods of moderate snowfall at late in the afternoon. Accumulation up to 2 inches.

BLOWING SNOW: Minimal, a few gusts here and there blowing some snow around, but nothing of concern.

AIR TEMP: 24 F

SURFACE PEN: Ski: .5 - 2 inches / Boot: 6-12 inches

HEIGHT OF SNOWPACK: 168 inches at treeline

HEIGHT OF NEW SNOW: 2 inches

WIND: Light - Southwest

NOTES: No signs of obvious avalanche danger

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Weather Observations

Details

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Statistics

Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Precipitation: 
Snow
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Speed: 
Light
Wind Direction: 
Southwest