Is Mt Shasta snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mt Shasta is week 1 of January. There are typically 2.8 snowy days during this week with 32 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mt Shasta Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Mt Shasta
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 25 cm | 2.6 days |
| January | 27 cm | 2.6 days |
| February | 24 cm | 2.7 days |
| March | 26 cm | 3.0 days |
| April | 11 cm | 2.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mt Shasta during August (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of August for Mt Shasta is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Mt Shasta normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1890m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (4520m) is far above the mid altitude of Mt Shasta. Snowfall is very unlikely in Mt Shasta in the middle of August but there is a 50% chance that one day will be rainy. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Mt Shasta during week three of August with the average afternoon temperature 19.8°C and the minimum temperature 15.9°C. Reliably sunny. On average, only one or two days each week are overcast and the rest have at least some sun. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).
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Mt Shasta Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mt Shasta and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mt Shasta are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Mt Shasta are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Mt Shasta are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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