[pct-l] best time for section F?

[Donna Saufley]

March is early, and I've heard of snow being an issue in F at that time of
year. April/May could be (emphasis on "could") be ideal.  Spring out here
has always been extremely variable and you could get anything from
cold/stormy to summer-like heat.  September and October would likely present
what you state you don't want:  real cold at night and hot during the day.
Also, that is the time of year where the Santa Ana winds come up with a
vengeance. Then again, you could get perfectly clear, warm, glorious days.

It's very difficult to determine when there might be a weather window that
fits your criteria, which I know makes it difficult to make travel plans.
The only weather that seems to be routinely predictable, even in the face of
bizarre weather in the past few years, is the summer heat.  

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Janet Grossman
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 5:25 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] best time for section F?

The guidebook says the best time to do section F between Hwy 58 and Kennedy
Meadows is "early- to mid spring or mid- to late fall." When I did section E
in early March, it was too early/cold/snowy to do section F. Can anyone tell
me when would usually be mid- to late-fall there? I'm thinking some part of
September or maybe October, don't want to freeze at night or roast too much
during the day. And of course available water would be good. Thanks for any
advice.
Janet
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