[pct-l] Marbles, Trinity Alps April Snow Survey Info

[Deems]

The local Klamath USFS crews have made their annual April snow surveys this 
week, the last of this season. In the Alps and Marbles PCT sections it looks 
like we have an average of 50% of normal, which equals a base of 3ft in some 
places and 4ft, or a little more in other places. It will vary some 
depending on where you are on the trail. The bottom line is this, there is 
less snow here in quite a many years and many south slopes are becoming snow 
free quickly.  I feel that from Lassen to Ashland will be hikeable by June 
1, with minor exceptions in north pockets. If you have the skill, it will be 
opening very early this year for adventuring along the northern California 
PCT. However, choose your adventures wisely...balanced with your experience 
and skills.
http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/reports/COURSES.html