--Forecast for the West Slope of the Cascades.
--Forecast for the East Slope of the Cascades.
--Forecast for Mount Rainier.
--Forest Service Road Report for Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
--The popular climbing area known to some as Deception Crags and to others as Exit 38 has at least one peregrine falcon nest. It is currently not clear exactly where this nest is. It is important for climbers to avoid such nests as disturbing them may lead to the closure of a crag.
--Though the weather wasn't perfect over the holiday weekend, a few parties still got out. A party climbed Bonanza Peak, a party attempted Mount Olympus, and a party attempted Rainier.
--Some skiers got out there too! The steep north face of Mount Maude was skied. Mount Hood was skied. And so was Mount Adams.
ALASKA RANGE:
--Forecast for Denali
--The Denali season is coming to a close. Most parties that are still climbing in the area are focused on more obscure objectives. We currently have a party in Little Switzerland on the Pika Glacier.
SIERRA:
--For up to date avalanche and weather reports in the Eastern Sierra,
--AAI Guide Paul Ivaska indicates that the Mountaineers Route on Mount Whitney is now quite sun-cupped. Most parties are using the rocks to the side of the gully proper to avoid the worst of this.
ALPS:
--Chamonix and Mont Blanc Regional Forecasts may be found here.
RED ROCK CANYON:
--A fire recently burned a small portion of the trail at the entrance to Oak Creek Canyon. Authorities believe that the fire was not natural and may have been the result of a poorly doused campfire. Crews were able to quickly suppress the 1.5 acre fire.
-- Temperatures continue to climb in Red Rock and the season has officially ended. Average highs throughout the summer range between 102 and 108. The campground is closed and will re-open at the beginning of September. Locals tend to climb at higher altitudes where the temperatures are cooler. Many visit Mount Charleston or Flagstaff throughout the summer season.
CLIMBING MAGAZINE WEATHER:
Climbing Magazine weather reports for Yosemite, Denali and Rainier may be found here.
