[pct-l] What is Washington like in November?

[steve_peterson at sbcglobal.net (Steve Peterson)]

Here's my 2 cents:

If the choice were to hike Washington nobo in November vs. hiking it in 
September, it would be a no-brainer for me and I'd flip now.

  I lived in Vancouver BC for 18 years and went downhill skiing at Mt. Baker 
(west of the trail, about 15 miles south of the Canadian Border) in mid-October 
several times. By Thanksgiving, you could *count on* good skiing there.

  I realize conditions at Mt Baker are probably different from those on the PCT 
which is further east and might well get less precipitation, but I still don't 
think I'd risk it if I had the option.
--Steve

Rob Langsdorf wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
>     I note that several NoBo hikers will probably not make
> it to Washington until about the end of October. What are
> the snow problems that they are likely to run into as they
> hike through Washington in November? Should they flip now
> and head south from Manning Park?
> 
>        Rob