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[dsaufley at sprynet.com]

There was what hikers called a blizzard at the top on June 28 this year.  The next day when I summited, it was cool but windy.  On a previous summit mid-July, it was cold and windy at the top.  Be prepared for any type of weather, even in the summer months, with the exceptions of sub-zero or 100+.  Thunderstorms are common.

People die from hypothermia most often when people are dressed for warm weather and the temps drop to 50 degrees or below.  

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
>From: "LITZKY, ALEXANDER" <ALEXANDER.LITZKY at purchase.edu>
>Sent: Nov 16, 2006 12:39 PM
>To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> was wondering to if I plan to hike to Mt. Whithey, and then head back to the airport, will I need warm clothes on this part of the trail at all?  I have been reading about it in books I've bought but I can't tell what the temperature will be like around Mt. Whitney. I plan on getting to california in mid may so I will prolly arrive at Whitney in early June if I get good 20 mile days in. 
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