PHOTO: Lake Shasta, CA = 92% Full | Mt. Shasta, CA = 103% Average Precipitation

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"The nearly-full Shasta Lake and snow-capped Mount Shasta are both looking fantastic!" - NOAA Sacramento, CA today
“The nearly-full Shasta Lake and snow-capped Mount Shasta are both looking fantastic!” – NOAA Sacramento, CA today

Things are looking good in Northern California today. ย The above photo proves it.

Lake Shasta is 92% full right now and 109% of its historical average to date.

14,192-foot Mt. Shasta region is sitting at 103% of average as of April 13th, 2016. ย The Mt. Shasta snowpack is currently a bit above average as well.

“The Mt. Shasta region currently sits just above normal (103%) for precipitation received during the wet season, which stretches from Oct. 1 to the end of April.” – Mt. Shasta Avalanche Center

Styles Larsen skiing Casaval Ridge Mt. Shasta, CA April 2016. photo: shasta mountain guides
Styles Larsen skiing Casaval Ridge Mt. Shasta, CA April 2016. photo: shasta mountain guides

Mt. Shasta Ski Report:

Mt. Shasta Conditions Report: Above Average Snowpack

Shasta at 92% capacity and 109% of historical average today. image: nrcs, today
Shasta at 92% capacity and 109% of historical average today. image: nrcs, today

Mt. Shasta Trailhead Update:

“TRAILHEAD STATUS UPDATE: We know there are many wondering about the following information…check it!

Northgate Trailhead: 1.3 miles of snow covered roads to the TH. You’ll hit snow and it is continuous snow past where you can currently park.

Brewer Creek Trailhead: 12 miles to TH. A large drift blocks access currently. Dry road exists past the drift for an unknown distance.

Clear Creek Trailhead: 4 miles to the TH. A decent sized drift blocks access. Dry road exists past the drift for an unknown distance.” – Mt. Shasta Avalanche Center, today

Mt. Shasta region (blue line) = above average precip this water year. image: nrcs, today
Mt. Shasta region (blue line) = above average precip this water year. image: nrcs, today

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