[pct-l] What are SNOW Conditions Lassen Peak, CA to Crater Lake, OR?

[judson at jeffnet.org (Judson)]

Laura Meredith wrote:

>I am planning a 3-4 week trip from Lassen Peak area
>(Section N around HWY 36) to somewhere in Oregon
>(Ashland or Crater Lake).
>
>I would love to start next week, but am wondering what
>the snow conditions are like in those sections. Does
>anyone have any recommendations of where to start to
>avoid excessive snow and bad trail conditions? 
>
>Are there any thru hikers in that area yet?
>
>Thanks and can't wait to hit the trail!!!!
>
>Laura
>
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 Old Station northbound would be reliably snow free except for a short 
section around Mushroom Rock in Section O. Sections P, Q, and R often 
have troublesome snow lingering until early or mid-July- not the whole 
trail, mind you, just specific locations, but enough to cause problems 
if you go too early.  As for Oregon, right now, from I-5 northbound 
you'd be fine until you entered the Sky Lakes Wilderness, but that 
should be okay by early July, as well.

Judson
Ashland