Conditions Report -- December 31, 2008

RED ROCK CANYON:

 --Forecast and average temperatures for Red Rock Canyon.

--Webcam for Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

--The late exit and overnight permit number for Red Rock Canyon is 702-515-5050. If there is any chance that you will be inside the park after closing, be sure to call this number so that you don't get a ticket.

JOSHUA TREE:

--Forecast and average temperatures for Joshua Tree National Park.

Dave Stallard belays Zeke Thompson on Bird of Fire (5.10a)
Photo by Jared Stains

--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.

NORTHWEST:

--Forecast for the West Slope of the Cascades.

--Forecast for the East Slope of the Cascades.

--Webcam for Leavenworth and the Stuart Range.

--Forecast for Mount Rainier.

--Forest Service Road Report for Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

--Mount Saint Helens, Mount Adams conditions and recreation report.

Eric Hobbs sends Fugs Falls in Frenchman Coulee
Photo by Emiko Hobbs

--Up-to-date Pacific Northwest Ice Conditions may be found here.

--Christmas Day morning was the last real day of snow in the Pacific Northwest.  Since that time, the snow has melted in the lowlands.  The highlands are still covered in the white stuff.  People have been getting out.  However, most climbers have headed north to climbs in Canada.  These guys stayed in Washington and climbed Fugs Falls.  This party went up to Hope and climbed Cool Pools.  And this party also made the trip up north to climb Family Man.

--The snow in the Northwest is still pretty heavy and a lot of people have been concerned about getting out.  While most have stuck to the lifts, a few have gone to the backcountry.  This guy skied Roof Peak.

SIERRA:

--For up-to-date avalanche and weather reports in the Eastern Sierra, click here.

--Webcams for Bishop, June Lake, Mammoth Mountain, Mono Lake, Tioga Pass, and Yosemite National Park.

ALPS:

--Chamonix and Mont Blanc Regional Forecasts may be found here.

--Webcams for Chamonix Valley, Zermatt and the Matterhorn.

ALASKA RANGE:

--Forecast for Denali

--Webcam for Denali National Park.

--The Alaska season is over until April of 2009, but we are already in the process of gearing up for it. We are now accepting applications for our 2009 Denali expeditions.