[pct-l] Influence of El Nino for 2010?

[Carey Russell]

I'm currently preparing for a thru-hike of the PCT for the summer of  
2010 and am curious if others are discussing the potential affects of  
El Nino weather patters for 2010.  I'm only marginally familiar with  
this cyclical pattern, but my understanding is that the western U.S.  
should be receiving   increased precipitation including extra snow in  
the Sierras.  Because of this, my concern is that the high sierras may  
not be passable until much later in the hiking season.  Any thoughts  
or experiences from previous El Nino years on the PCT?

Thanks, Carey