[pct-l] [John Muir Trail] Sierra winter weather advisory

[ned at mountaineducation.org]

Had a helluva night last night with all the thunder, lightning, and heavy rain! Sure was a joy, though, to see the snow up on Heavenly's peaks behind the cabin this morning....



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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Rebecca Sowards-Emmerd 
  To: johnmuirtrail at yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 8:42 AM
  Subject: Re: [John Muir Trail] Sierra winter weather advisory


    
  I see some fresh snow on Basin mountain on the Bishop weather web cam:



  http://bishopweather.com/


  Also, I just heard that Tioga pass is temporarily closed as of this morning due to the storm. 





  On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 7:13 AM, John Ladd <johnladd at gmail.com> wrote:

      

    Statement as of 4:19 AM PDT on October 04, 2010


    ... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to
    11 am PDT Tuesday above 8500 feet... 

    The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Winter
    Weather Advisory above 8500 feet for periods of snow and gusty
    winds... which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 am PDT
    Tuesday for the southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite park to
    Sequoia Park.

    * Snow accumulations: 2 to 4 inches of snow is likely from the
    8500 to 9000 foot elevations and above... with heavier snow
    confined to the highest peaks and ridges above 10000 feet.

    * Timing: colder air will arrive late this afternoon with rain
    changing to snow over the crest by early this evening. The snow
    level will continue to lower overnight.

    * Locations include: Tioga Pass in Yosemite park... and other roads
    above 9000 feet in the back country such as to Lake Thomas
    Edison and Mono Hot Springs... Florence Lake... and certainly the
    Pacific crest trail.

    * Winds: gusty winds to 45 mph are possible along the crest.

    * Impacts: campers and hikers in the High Sierra should move to
    lower elevations... or prepare for winter weather. Road closures
    at and above 9000 feet are possible.

    Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

    A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause
    travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited
    visibilities... and use caution while driving. Campers and hikers
    should seek lower elevations.



    Bingham

    Weather.Gov/Hanford 




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