[pct-l] Subject: snow/temperature

[Don Amundson]

This is a good source for sierra weather info. 

 http://www.highsierratopix.com/sierra_nevada_weather.html 

As others have indicated anything can happen at any time.  I used a tarptent rainbow last year on the JMT from mid August to early September.  It did get below freezing one night.  This year I plan to use a SMD wild oasis tarp shelter. Pitched correctly you shouldn't have any problems. Also plan your sleep system accordingly.  A 35 degree bag can work far below below freezing when combined with clothing.  


> Diane
> 
> On Jul 9, 2010, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> 
> > Hello!
> > I know I should be able to look this up but am finding it confusing so
> > I figured I would just ask! Am thinking of trying a tarp "tent"
> > instead of a tent for a hike from yosemite to whitney in august and
> > september but have never used it anywhere cold enough at night to have
> > snow. Does anyone have experience with this type of "tent"? Either
> > way, how has the snow fall been this year? How cold does it typically
> > get at night in the high sierras/what is the coldest it may get?
> > Thank you so much!

 		 	   		  
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