Mount Shasta backcountry6,696 ft · California
52- 0Today4
- 0Thu5
- 0Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 6:05 pm PST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 3:25 pm PST, Stoke scores Mount Shasta backcountry 52 out of 100 today, with 0.2 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast) and light summit wind (5.8 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 42–51°F.
Avalanche danger · mount shasta
Official forecast from Mount Shasta Avalanche Center
No daily danger ratings yet. Mount Shasta Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. shastaavalanche.org
Read the full forecast at Mount Shasta Avalanche CenterForecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Mount Shasta Avalanche Center.
Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)
No recent station data for this spot.
Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: Caltrans QuickMap
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 0.2 in NWS forecast
- New snow, 48h
- 0.2 in NWS forecast
- Forecast snow
- 0 in NWS
- Ridge wind
- 5.8 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 40.3°F NWS
Updated 3:25 pm PST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: NWS forecast, NWS.
Today
Maybe. No new snow and light wind.
52Stoke score
Mount Shasta backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Mount Shasta backcountry this week
- 52Maybe
- 51Maybe
- 48Maybe
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Mount Shasta backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4ClearHigh 42°Low 34°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 4%Wind 5 mph, gusts 9 mph
- Thu, Nov 5SunnyHigh 44°Low 31°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 6 mph, gusts 14 mph
- Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 51°Low 35°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 4 mph, gusts 7 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 6:05 PM PST.
Stoke’s take
Mount Shasta has 0.3 inches of new snow from the last 24 hours, none forecast, summit wind at 2.3 mph, and 39.7°F. Dress in layers, time your outing for the warmest part of the day, and read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Questions
How much new snow does Mount Shasta backcountry have?
0.2 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (NWS forecast) and 0.2 in over 48 hours (NWS forecast), as of 3:25 pm PST.
What's the weather at Mount Shasta backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 6:05 PM PST. Today: clear, high 42°, low 34°, 0 in of snow; Thu: sunny, high 44°, low 31°, 0 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 51°, low 35°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Mount Shasta backcountry today?
The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm PST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.
NWSNWS forecast
Updated 3:25 pm PST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.