• Lassen Peak from Hat Creek

    Lassen Volcanic

    National Park California

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  • Road through the park is closed

    Park highway (HWY 89) is currently being cleared of snow, debris, and rocks. Anticipated opening for Memorial Weekend. More »

  • Park highway under construction near Sulphur Works

    Road crews are working to repair the road near Sulphur Works hydrothermal area. Road will be closed at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center during the week, and open to Sulphur Works on the weekends.

Current Conditions

current conditions includes:
Road Status (roads within park)
Road Status (roads surrounding park)
Snow Depth , Weather Forecast & Webcams
Wildland Fire and Air Quality
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Trail Conditions
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Status of roads within Lassen Volcanic NP
Spring road opening has begun. Until the park roads are fully open, visit road clearing progress and road status. You may also call (530) 595-4480 for the most up-to-date conditions.

Status of roads surrounding Lassen Volcanic NP
(courtesy of Caltrans) To view the webcam at the Highway 89/44 junction near northwest park entrance click here.
Highway 32
Highway 36
Highway 44
Highway 89
Highway 299"

Snow Depth, Weather Forecast & Webcams
Snow depths are updated when there is a significant change. Call (530) 595-4480 for the most up-to-date information. Last updated: 5/16/13.

Mineral (5000 feet)
 0 inches
Manzanita Lake (5800 feet)
 0 inches | Weather Forecast | Webcam
Southwest Entrance (6700 feet)
 0 inches | Weather Forecast | Webcam
Lassen Peak (8250 feet)
 PG&E Sensor



Lower Lassen Peak April snow survey - elevation 8250'
Snow depth - 140.9 inches
water content - 63 inches
density - 45%
percent of average - 79%

April first is the date that historically reflects the magnitude of the snowpack at or near the maximum seasonal accumulation. Based on measurments made during the years 1951 through 2000.

Year for highest water content - 1995
145 inches - 51% density		 Year for lowest water content - 1977
19.4 inches - 30% density



Northern California Weather Forecast

Wildland Fire and Air Quality Conditions Update
Air quality conditions can change rapidly due to weather and other variables. Lassen Volcanic National Park staff may not be aware of these rapid changes. Please be aware of your surroundings and use the following links and phone numbers for more information.

Lassen Volcanic National Park fire information
Northern California Highway Information Hotline: 1-800-427-7623
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Air Quality Measurements and Forecasts for Northern California

Did You Know?

brokeoff mountain set against a deep blue sky

Brokeoff Mountain, seen here in Lassen Volcanic National Park, was once part of a much larger composite volcano, called Brokeoff Volcano, that towered 1000 feet above Lassen Peak and looked similar to Mount Shasta.