[pct-l] SoCal Rain

[Robert McAllister]

Those starting in April also should be prepared. I lived in San Diego for several years and recall a few wet Aprils. Sunny and warm can quickly turn to cold rain and snowfall. Even Scissors Crossing and San Felipe area can be freezing. Don't skimp on clothing.


-RPM


On Mar 11, 2016, at 3:24 PM, Sean Nordeen wrote:

> I hope there aren't any early starters out on the PCT this year.  The past
> couple of years, I've been seeing thru-hikers starting in March and they
> have been getting away with it for the most part.  However, it's not a good
> idea this year.
> 
> Though February was pretty dry for SoCal and seemed like El NoShow, March
> has been another matter.  We have been seeing a series of storms and that
> pattern looks to continue another 1.5 to 2 weeks.  The downpour that just
> started at my workplace has quickly flooded part of the parking lot with a
> strong wind gusting that would have an umbrella user doing a Mary Poppins.
> It really makes me glad I'm not out hiking in it; just running from my car
> was bad enough.  I'm suppose to head out next week for an attempt at the
> 400 mile Condor Trail along the coastal ranges, and this has me
> reconsidering my plans.
> 
> -Miner
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