From Twitter: @YosemiteNPS: Because of under-use, we’ll be releasing about 50 Half Dome permits daily at 7 am PDT for use the following day. http://1.usa.gov/cROB4t... Read more
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Updated PCT Snow Information for July 11th
The weekly update of snow depth along the Pacific Crest Trail for July 11th.
These images are from the National Weather Service Snow Analyses showing July 11th data overlaid in Google Earth along with my PCT tracks.
To see the most current data yourself: download Google Earth, download my PCT ... Read more
Updated PCT Snow Information for July 4th
The weekly update of snow depth along the Pacific Crest Trail for July 4th.
These images are from the National Weather Service Snow Analyses showing July 4th data overlaid in Google Earth along with my PCT tracks.... Read more
Winter Weather Advisory for the Sierra, Northern California
A VERY DYNAMIC AND COOL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO APPROACH NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FROM THE GULF OF ALASKA AND WILL MOVE OVER THE SIERRA NEVADA TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO WEDNESDAY. THIS SYSTEM IS PROJECTED TO BRING WELL ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR ALONG WITH CHANCES OF THUNDERSTORMS.... Read more
Updated PCT Snow Information for 6/27
The weekly update of snow depth along the Pacific Crest Trail.
These images are from the National Weather Service Snow Analyses showing June 27th data overlaid in Google Earth along with my PCT tracks.... Read more
Reds Meadow Road To Open June 29
The Mammoth Times reports that Reds Meadow Road and the shuttle service to Mammoth will open on June 29. Read the Mammoth Times article.... Read more
Updated PCT Snow Information for 6/22
I am updating the Pacific Crest Trail snow information to use the “snow depth” data instead of the “snow water equivalent” data that I previously used. This information should be more useful for hikers. I have also changed a couple of the waypoints shown on the images and added some ... Read more
NOAA Snow Analyses along the Pacific Crest Trail for 6/20
At least a few Pacific Crest Trail hikers are trying to figure out if any sections of the PCT are snow free. It appears the entire trail north of Horseshoe Meadows is pretty much covered with snow except maybe some small sections of northern California. I’m not recommending anyone change ... Read more