[pct-l] April 1st Sierra Snow Conditions

[AsABat]

For those that live in California this is very bad news indeed. We need
the water. Many communities are facing mandatory water rationing this
summer, and I know a number of farmers that have had to destroy
one-third of their trees because of reduced water supplies. 

AsABat


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Postholer [mailto:public at postholer.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 6:16 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] April 1st Sierra Snow Conditions
> 
> The long awaited Sierra snow conditions are in! Yes, 2 days early
since
> the
> weather is sooo nice and will continue to be.
> 
> Percent of April 1st average, 48 hours early:
> 
> 72% Casa Vieja Meadows
> 55% Upper Tyndall Creek
> 90% Charlotte Lake
> 56% Tuolumne Meadows
> 
> All SWE values taken directly from cdec.water.ca.gov (Mar 30/April 1st
> AVG)
> x 100 = %
> 
> So what does this all mean?
> 
> Well, it appears you lucky northbounders will have a bit less snow to
deal
> with than normal. Obviously, much still depends on the melt-off over
the
> next 2 months.
> 
> This far out it appears no obscene amounts of snow will be
encountered,
> which will make those daily miles come a bit easier if not less
scenic.
> 
> YMWV. Walk out your front door at your own risk., etc.
> 
> -postholer