Weather - Some people prefer looking out the window.
This page presents links to weather information sources for Northern California with a focus on snow, trails and recreation. Please make informed travel, route selection and decision making processes when traveling to, from and within the backcountry and anywhere for that matter.
It's a currently neglected site and needs updating but here is a Central Oregon specific page.
Favorite Winter Links
Chain Conditions <- options under blue button
Open Snow (subscription)
Tropical Tidbits Snow
Tropical Tidbits Rain
CAN vs GFS Model Comparo Tool <- long range
15 day GFS loop - <- dream of the future
Other Sport Stuff
Bidwell Trail Status <- mtb
MVUM Index <- moto maps
Stonyford Trail Status <- moto
Fire Info
Bogard on SR44 east of the Park
SR36 and SR89 Junction (Chester Area)
Check out Three Sisters Backcountry Inc. for central Oregon ski tours and yurt trips. Book a trip here, the Tam McArthur Rim and Three Sisters Wilderness is EPIC! These folks also offer excellent AIARE snow safety classes for the masses.
Thinking about skiing Mt. Shasta and the surrounding outdoor mecca? Contact Shasta Mountain Guides and go skiing with legends of the backcountry. These folks also offer excellent AIARE snow safety classes for the masses. SMG just opened up a storefront in Mt. Shasta! 230 North Mt. Shasta Boulevard.
Precipitation Forecast
Regional NWS / NOAA
NWS Shasta - Bunny Flat 6,500'
Current Conditions
Text Discussions/Speculations
Mammoth Weather (Dweeb Report)
Snow Gauges
Caltrans
Web Cams
Avalanche Forecasts and Info
Butte Meadows
Butte Meadows Trail Grooming Info
Resort Info
questions, comments or concerns?
want to discuss current weather?
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Links are provided "as is" and the information contained within each link comes with no guarantees of accuracy. As with any information you find on the internet, please use it with a grain of salt. I am not responsible for use or misuse of the information presented here!!!