[pct-l] Winter Returns Tomorrow

[ned at mountaineducation.org]

To chime in on what Tom started, as an update:

Yesterday and today up at Heavenly we measured winds in excess of 100mph on 
the crest. Over along the Pacific Crest Trail in the Desolation Wilderness 
area I'm sure it was higher! Heavenly had to shut down most of the ski area 
due to wind speeds.

We expect the snow to start tonight and continue falling through tomorrow 
night with lighter winds for a total accumulation of between 2 and 5 feet of 
new powder. Thereafter, there are a series of new storms lined up out in the 
Pacific, so we expect more of the white stuff the rest of the month.

With regard to the Mountain Education Snow Skills Training Courses, we teach 
regardless of the weather as long as our students can get to the trailhead. 
When the weather is terrible, that is the best time to teach wilderness 
safety. With our help, once you hike and pitch in horizontal snow and high 
winds, then revel in being warm and dry in your 3 or 4-season tent while 
cooking dinner and playing cards, you will have the confidence to no longer 
be daunted by a nasty 'ol summer rain storm!


"Just remember, Be Careful out there!"

Ned Tibbits, Director
Mountain Education
1106A Ski Run Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150
    P: 888-996-8333
    F: 530-541-1456
    C: 530-721-1551
    http://www.mountaineducation.org
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tom aterno" <nitnoid1 at yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 9:07 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Winter Returns This Week


> Winter weather will finally return to the the Sierra this coming week. 
> Heavy
> snow is predicted, with 100 mph winds on the crest preceding the storm. 
> This is
> after a month of nearly zero precipitation.  The weather is fickle out 
> here in
> the west.  Lesson to be learned is "be prepared," Class of 2011,  quoted 
> text
> courtesy of Mountain Ned.
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> The Incredible Bulk
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