[pct-l] Sierra Weather update Sequoia to Yosemite

[ned at mountaineducation.org]

Shouldn't be a huge surprise. We had three snow storms last year along the 
trail north of KM in May, alone...

Snowing again here in Tahoe right now!


"Just remember, Be Careful out there!"

Ned Tibbits, Director
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James A. Streeter" <james8313 at sti.net>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 11:23 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Sierra Weather update Sequoia to Yosemite


> Just what you wanted to hear:
>
> 10 to 18" of Snow above 6000' and 2 to 3 Feet above 8000'
> for tonite and Wednesday 5-18
>
> Tioga Road Update May 16, 2011
>
> Tioga Road: Yesterday, crews started at Yosemite Creek and ended at
> an avalanche zone, plowing 1.6 miles. Crews will attempt to go
> through the avalanche zone today, conditions permitting.
>
> Glacier Point Road: No update. Last update: Crews worked on widening
> along the Glacier Point Road and clearing in the parking lot. Snow
> depth in the lower lot is 3 to 4 feet and the upper lot is 4 to 7
> feet. Next week, crews will begin plowing the trail between the
> parking lot and the point.
>
> YosemiteJames
> Sierra Foothills
>
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