--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.
Red Rock in the MorningArchive Photo by Jason Martin
--The entrance to the scenic drive had a parking area for those who wanted to carpool up until approximately April of 2009. That lot has now become employee parking and people who want to carpool are required to park at the lot outside the Scenic Drive exit.
--The scenic drive currently opens its gates at 6 in the morning.
--There are plans to change the fee structure for camping and climbing in Red Rock Canyon. To learn more about the proposed changes and to find out how you can help keep the fees as they currently are, please click here.
JOSHUA TREE:
--Forecast and average temperatures for Joshua Tree National Park.
--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.
--Special Report for Mount Hood. The linked report and the following are for approximately 9000 feet on the southwest side of the mountain, near the Reid Glacier. In other words, near the area where Luke Gullberg's body was discovered on Friday:
Wednesday: Snow. High near 29. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
--Forecast for the East Slope of the Cascades.
Erin "B!" Reading High on Big Four
Photo by Franklin Bradshaw
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Erin "B!" Reading High on Big FourPhoto by Franklin Bradshaw
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--Sno-Park permits are available for purchase in Washington State. To purchase a permit and/or read more about them click here.
--Webcams for Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Leavenworth, and Highway 2.
--The high pressure in the Cascades finally faded over the weekend and many parts of the state started to see snowfall. A few people got out and plucked a few great lines before the high pressure went away though. This party completed a beautiful first ascent near Leavenworth. This party climbed Big Four. This party climbed some great drips near Big Four. And this party made a first ascent near Darrington. The snow is falling hard in the mountains now, so it's likely that we'll see a lot more skiers out this next week than climbers.
--Speaking of skiers, most of the links are out of date, because conditions have changed radically. The quick news is lots of snow and lots of avy danger...
SIERRA:
--Webcams for Bishop, June Lake, Mammoth Mountain, Mono Lake, Tioga Pass, and Yosemite National Park.
--Though there have been some storms, the conditions in the Sierra can still be referred to as "early season." Skier should be aware of rocks and stumps sticking up through the snow. The ice is still a bit on the thin side, but there is definitely enough in Lee Vining and June Lake to make for a great trip!
--Though there have been some storms, the conditions in the Sierra can still be referred to as "early season." Skier should be aware of rocks and stumps sticking up through the snow. The ice is still a bit on the thin side, but there is definitely enough in Lee Vining and June Lake to make for a great trip!
ALPS:
--Chamonix and Mont Blanc Regional Forecasts may be found here.
--Webcams for Chamonix Valley, Zermatt and the Matterhorn.
ALASKA RANGE:
--The American Alpine Institute is now accepting applications for the 2010 climbing season. Please call our office at 360-671-1505 for more information.
