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Variable conditions on Broadway Ridge to 8,000 feet

Broadway ridge south aspect 8100'. P hardness crust over F harness snow
Location Name: 
Broadway Ridge Near Sunbowl
Region: 
Mt. Shasta
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 12/19/2018 - 3:00pm
Observation made by: 
Public
Red Flags:
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Rapid warming

Location Map

96067 Mount Shasta , CA
United States
41° 21' 59.5944" N, 122° 13' 20.7264" W
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California US

Snowpack Observations

Details

Notable conditions on tour from Bunny Flat to lower Sunbowl, Broadway ridge to 8,100 feet:

  • Temperature trend: warming.
  • Warm temperatures and calm winds.
  • Snow was melting and falling from trees.
  • P hardness breakable crust with F hardness snow under.
  • 13-15 inches (35-40cm) of snow above the 20181214 rain crust.
  • Ski pen: 4-6 inches (10-15cm)
  • Difficult skiing conditions due to variable snow and breakable crust. 

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Weather Observations

Details

Warm temperatures were observed this afternoon. This allowed the trees to shed most of the snow they have been holding. At times the dripping trees seemed like a moderate rain especially close to Bunny Flat. Skies were mostly clear with some lingering low clouds out of the west. 

Statistics

Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Blowing Snow: 
No
Accumulation rate: 
None
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Air temperature trend: 
Warming