Los Angeles, California
1950 - 2024
October 1950 - August 25, 2024 Howard Sheckter was born at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, CA in October of 1950 and was raised in the San Gabriel Valley (Glendora). He graduated Citrus College with an Associate of Science and followed his lifelong passion for weather, skiing, and the mountains,...
Read MoreSo sorry to hear about Howard. My condolences to his family and the rest of the Dweebs: We took his love of weather and made the decision to wait for the snow or go get the snow because of his forecasts. Thanks, Howard!
RICK OTA
January 30, 2025 | LAKEWOOD, CA | Acquaintance
We skied Mammoth every year from 1977 to 2012. On one occasion Howard had forecast the day before that a very heavy snowstorm was about to hit the town the following morning with up to 4 ft in town and 5 to 7 ft on the lower slopes. Sure enough that morning at 5:00 am the flakes started to fall and we never left the Condo that day. Up to 3" per hour fell and by the time it was over in the evening our parking lot had over 3 ft of snow, most cars were completely buried. Canyon Lodge had 5 to 8...
Dennis Arntz
October 28, 2024 | Other
Very saddened to hear that Howard passed awayJust starting to think about this season and went to his link A couple of years ago they changed his position on the Mammoth website. It took a while to find it then but I was ecstatic that he was still forecasting
This is a real blow to all who knew him only by his forecasts.My condolences to all of his Family and Friends
God Speed!!!
Scott Cadzow
October 22, 2024 | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Student
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. My condolences to the family.
Martha Cabrinha
October 20, 2024
Sad to hear of Howard's passing. I started many days listening to his broadcasts to plan my day. RIP Howard, condolences to his family.
George Savage
October 15, 2024 | Other
We have been saddened to hear of Howard's passing. We miss his detailed forecasts and informative perspectives. I found him to be an excellent real estate agent who always worked for the benefit of the transaction. We miss him and will continue to do so as he is irreplaceable to us! We offer our heartfelt most sincere condolences to Donna and the rest of his family. The Holy Spirit will continue to comfort you! Sincerely, Ray and Carol Wilson; Ridgecrest, Ca.
Carol and Ray Wilson
October 04, 2024 | Work
My heart is breaking for the Sheckter Family. So very sorry to hear this Fran and Ricky.
Mary Beth May Moore
October 03, 2024 | Other
Peaceful White Lilies Basket
Roger Ellenson
October 03, 2024 | Baldwin Park, CA
Howard you were a true outdoorsman! I remember skiing, fishing, with you and your beautiful family. Remembering the weatherman. You will be missed.
April aka Ape
October 03, 2024 | Friend
