NORTHWEST:
-- On March 15, a debris avalanche occurred at the head of Diablo Lake, rendering unusable
a local access road that connects Diablo Lake with Ross Lake. Due to continued instability and rockfall in the debris slide area, as well as ongoing construction, the road’s lower section is closed to boaters and paddlers. Hikers are currently unable to access Ross Lake via the Diablo Lake Trail -- use the Ross Dam Trail instead.
Mazama, Saturday. Photo Credit Dyan Padagas.
Photo Credit John Plotz.
-- Check out this picture of an avalanche on North Sister. Looks like someone saw it from Bend, OR, over 25 miles away.
-- On March 15, a debris avalanche occurred at the head of Diablo Lake, rendering unusable
a local access road that connects Diablo Lake with Ross Lake. Due to continued instability and rockfall in the debris slide area, as well as ongoing construction, the road’s lower section is closed to boaters and paddlers. Hikers are currently unable to access Ross Lake via the Diablo Lake Trail -- use the Ross Dam Trail instead.
Mazama, Saturday. Photo Credit Dyan Padagas.-- Finally, a sunny northwest day. Looks like Saturday was nice almost everywhere. Check out this party's ski tour of 8 Mile Mountain. " It looked steep on photo, and in reality, it was a bit steeper up close and personal, and consisted of frozen corn that refused to soften in the warm temps."
Photo Credit John Plotz.-- Check out this picture of an avalanche on North Sister. Looks like someone saw it from Bend, OR, over 25 miles away.
--Forecast for the East Slope of the Cascades.
--Webcam for Leavenworth and the Stuart Range.
--Sno-Park permits are available for purchase in Washington State. To purchase a permit and/or read more about them click here.
--Forecast for Mount Rainier.
-- Route and Conditions Report from Mt. Baker Rangers: Mount Baker Climbing Blog.
--Forest Service Road Report for Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
--Mount Saint Helens, Mount Adams conditions and recreation report.
--Webcams for Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Leavenworth.
--An up-to-date ski and snow report for the Northwest may be found here.
--Up-to-date Pacific Northwest ice conditions may be found here.
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.
--Forecast for Denali.
--For the most current updates on Alaska, please see our Dispatch Blog.
SIERRA:
--Recent Tuolume beta can be found on this thread. Good photos of Tioga pass.
-- A Tioga road plowing report can be found here.
-- Mt. Whitney lottery info can be found here.
--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.
ALPS:
--Chamonix and Mont Blanc Regional Forecasts may be found here.
--Webcams for Chamonix Valley, Zermatt and the Matterhorn.
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.--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.
JOSHUA TREE:
-- Certain areas of J Tree are closed due to Raptor nesting season. Check out Friends of Joshua Tree for more information.
--Forecast and average temperatures for Joshua Tree National Park.
--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.
