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Maysho

climber
Soda Springs, CA
Oct 5, 2011 - 10:26am PT
Honest 8-9 inches up here at Donner Summit, might have to suit up and ski in a little training loop!
franky

Trad climber
Ford Pickup Truck, North America
Oct 5, 2011 - 10:46am PT
Running like a son of a bitch in Bishop.... well by Bishop standards anyway.
LuckyPink

climber
the last bivy
Oct 5, 2011 - 02:19pm PT
YYYEEEESSSSSSS.. gonna be a good snow year, get the boards out! Thanks for the pics.. better get some woolly pj's, Cragman, so you can keep the snow off the roof in the middle of the night!
klk

Trad climber
cali
Oct 5, 2011 - 02:20pm PT
f*#k.

cleo

Social climber
Berkeley, CA
Oct 5, 2011 - 02:28pm PT
Yay! Thanks Cragman for the pix, keep 'em coming, enjoyed your thread last winter.
LuckyPink

climber
the last bivy
Oct 5, 2011 - 02:33pm PT
great link for snow forecasting, local guy Ben Hatchett and friends put it up

http://powdiction.com/
splitclimber

climber
Sonoma County
Oct 5, 2011 - 04:12pm PT
Whoo hoo.

Hey LP - thx for posting the powdiction site. stoked that it is updated.
LuckyPink

climber
the last bivy
Oct 5, 2011 - 04:42pm PT
great site for forecast, has noaa beat. I used it all last year. that and the U of WY site.

upthread sounds like Gamebird Fest comin up mmm
JEleazarian

Trad climber
Fresno CA
Oct 5, 2011 - 05:00pm PT
Anyone know the likely status of the Tioga Road this weekend?

Thanks.

John
jfailing

Trad climber
Lone Pine
Oct 5, 2011 - 06:26pm PT
Damn! Any chance the 120 will be driveable by Friday?!

I really wanted to get to the valley to do a wall...
cleo

Social climber
Berkeley, CA
Oct 5, 2011 - 06:26pm PT
Yosemite just posted this on facebook!!!


(yes, Tioga road is closed, but it is supposed to reopen)
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Oct 5, 2011 - 06:28pm PT
!!WOW!!
Doug Robinson

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Oct 5, 2011 - 06:43pm PT
Ice climbing the Water Cracks!
crusher

climber
Santa Monica, CA
Oct 5, 2011 - 07:59pm PT
Glad we were up Bishop Creek Canyon last weekend to see the aspens - this probably is the end of those (at 9000 ft. anyway). Was thinking the color was earlier than last year too. This snow as well!

Just clearing up now down here in L.A. Maybe we'll have an early season Santa Ana this weekend, then it'll feel like Fall.
Brian

climber
California
Oct 5, 2011 - 08:35pm PT
Thanks for the updates Dean!
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Oct 5, 2011 - 11:12pm PT
Beraetta...check....goretex , plaid jammies....check...lift off...!
Mighty Hiker

climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Oct 5, 2011 - 11:27pm PT
Is "WX conditions" some sort of cross-country skier jargon for "what wax should I use?". If so, I suggest purple klister.
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Oct 5, 2011 - 11:37pm PT
try blue/green mixed in a pot over a Svea. Applied with a brush. Carry a can of purple and a tube of silver just in case.
John Moosie

climber
Beautiful California
Oct 6, 2011 - 01:19am PT
It is snowing here at 4000 feet on the west side.

Wawona

ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
bouldering
Oct 6, 2011 - 02:02am PT
It wouldn't be beyond Mammoth Mountain to take advantage of a storm like this, to get press for the earliest ski area opening.
klinefelter

Boulder climber
Bishop, CA
Oct 6, 2011 - 12:06pm PT
FRUMY

Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
Oct 6, 2011 - 05:55pm PT
Silver all I can do is hope so.
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Oct 6, 2011 - 05:57pm PT
8 months of winter is not something I find appealing
forecast 80 in Bishop, 95 in Riverside, 89 in San Jose, 83 at Castle Rock by next Wednesday. I'm worried more about Santa Anas and a hot end of October. At least my firewood will get a chance to dry out.
Doug Robinson

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Oct 6, 2011 - 06:41pm PT
Silver,

I recall 4-6 years like this, where snowfields lingered into the beginning of the next winter. Including '69, just before your first obs in '71. None of them lasted more than 2-3 years. Used to be pretty tuned into that from living up in the Palisades every summer.

I too am a bit surprised that it snowed so much so early this fall, after snowing so much so late last spring. I just read prediction of a second La Nina season, though probably not as big as last year.

Wax up the snow shovel!
jfailing

Trad climber
Lone Pine
Oct 6, 2011 - 10:04pm PT
It's windy as all hell in Lone Pine, raining off and on with some pretty macho clouds rolling through the mountains... Film festival goers are falling and breaking their hips left and right
Karen

Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
Oct 7, 2011 - 12:46am PT
I got an email from Al Gore, ohhh, I mean~ Mammoth Mountain, one of their dump alerts that is! and opening day is in a month. Get out the rock skis unless it keeps on a snowin'!




WX in Long Beach yesterday, unreal, was like a hurricane here, windy and just dumped rain non-stop all day.
G_Gnome

Trad climber
In the mountains... somewhere...
Oct 7, 2011 - 12:55am PT
Lone Pine looks like it will be perfect for the weekend and a little A Hills cragging. Looks like the Stoney Point crowd will be rolling in en masse.
10b4me

Boulder climber
Happy Boulders
Oct 7, 2011 - 12:59am PT
Some dude from JPL predicted a La Nina for last winter, and LA got about 20" of rain for the season(above normal). they interviewed him again tonight, and he said the same thing about the coming winter. we shall see.
I also have a degree in geography. I remember one of my profs saying that you can't predict weather accurately for more than three days.
EdBannister

Mountain climber
13,000 feet
Oct 7, 2011 - 01:52pm PT
thanks for the update!
bergbryce

Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Oct 7, 2011 - 01:55pm PT
Yeah, snow is melting so rapidly off the trees here, it almost looks like rain!
Mighty Hiker

climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Oct 7, 2011 - 01:57pm PT
The three month forecast, from Environment Canada:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/saisons/image_e.html?img=sfe1t_s
Kalimon

Trad climber
Ridgway, CO
Oct 7, 2011 - 10:20pm PT
Wolf Creek, CO received 36" of snow Wed.-Thurs. and is planning to open for the weekend . . . first chairs of the CO ski season. They are only going to charge $33.00 for a day pass.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Oct 8, 2011 - 12:13am PT
Sending temps at the Buttermilks tonight.
Fish Finder

Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
Oct 10, 2011 - 10:45am PT



Good morning Dean ,

The weather here on the Eastside has been stellar and it looks like this will be a fine week.

There seems to be a lot of interest in the weather here and I wanted to encourage you to keep up the reporting from your base.

I think it can turn into something similar to the ELCAP report.

Not so detailed as say Howards weather but your own personal take.

Thanks. Ive enjoyed it.

"Now back to your regular Indian summer schedule" - borrowed from Deans fall comment (funny)
ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
bouldering
Oct 10, 2011 - 12:16pm PT
Crowley Lake webcam http://www.thetroutfly.com/test1.jpg
John Moosie

climber
Beautiful California
Oct 11, 2011 - 09:42pm PT
It was a beautiful day here in Wawona too. I sure love Indian summer weather.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Oct 14, 2011 - 10:30am PT
If you love idaho , you'll hate Kalifornia and all them circumsised pricks...RJ
tom woods

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Oct 26, 2011 - 10:14pm PT
Have you been out scoping ice?

There last year's snow, then there is the snow from earlier this month, and very soon the temps will go cold and stay cold.

I saw some interesting stuff up your way, not at June, but off the loop.
klk

Trad climber
cali
Oct 26, 2011 - 10:26pm PT
western slope didnt get that color.

i did a quick run up 108 this weekend, and the aspens didnt do much of a show. presumably it was the early wet/heavy snow.

but it's ok, because we had an absolutely spectacular flower/greenery/snow season thru the summer.

sorry to see my many summertime projects go back under the snow, but really sorry to see the veggies go away. cool, wet summer meant that we had a suck ass season for tomatoes and chiles. the walnut folks were sweating it, because that storm hit just about the time we needed to get walnuts in and the fields were too soft for the machines.

bergbryce

Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Oct 26, 2011 - 10:33pm PT
Saw on a jog tonight that there is ice in The Cross on Tallac. I didn't have a scope, but it looked like it would be a fun ice/mixed romp for at least two pitches. Anyone want to check it out? Tomorrow morning is probably as good as it will get (this week).
There is still a snow patch above it, that and the snow a week or two ago is what is feeding it I believe.

Stewart Johnson

climber
lake forest
Nov 4, 2011 - 12:04pm PT
hoping for another stellar ice season!scotty on electric avenue.
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Nov 5, 2011 - 05:47pm PT
ice recon,
Yeah yeah. Make us all envious. For me it's an expedition to get TO the ice recon.
tom woods

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Nov 5, 2011 - 06:38pm PT
Overcast most of the day here in Bishop, but otherwise a good day to get outside to the boulders.

Cold for early November too. I like to save wood until the middle of the month to make sure I have enough for the long haul.
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Nov 5, 2011 - 06:39pm PT
Dean
you're sadistic!
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Nov 5, 2011 - 06:45pm PT
flaunting your blessings
on the internet is a sure sign
of emotional weakness.

im not one to point crooked fingers,
for i too prop my personal regard up,
here on supertopo.

i also tear myself down
and beat the shite outta myself,
flauting humility and my steadfast shame.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Nov 5, 2011 - 07:09pm PT
awe,
when you boast about walkin out your right-swinging door
and tap-dancing to the nearest terrifying drip,

i sink into jealousy 'bout havin to
seatbelt into my combustion machine
and drive farr farr to ice that
only melts at my wishy pick.

just playin, outloud.
i guess. im back on the sauce
and my relaxed vision is
complementary to my state.

im positive that you have
earned all the blessings that have befallen you.

despite your accrediting them to higher powers.
Gene

climber
Nov 5, 2011 - 07:24pm PT
If I were King, I’d have Norwegian move into Andy Rooney’s chair at 60 Minutes. The lad is a curmudgeon of sorts, but tolerant of others. He’s lyrical, sometimes mystical, and always honest. He’s entertaining and, uhhh, has a certain way with words.

g

F10

Trad climber
e350 / Bishop
Nov 5, 2011 - 07:53pm PT
Nice day in the Gorge
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Nov 5, 2011 - 09:23pm PT
thank you Gene
i accept your compliment
but my journey is not to sit
on a public and shining throne
going slowly insane
'neath the world's eye.

i chose my path upon insanity to
be one of semi-obscurity.

none offense intended to the community here,
ever.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Nov 6, 2011 - 08:50pm PT
Dean..Thanks for the weather updates..Had no idea it was winter like on the Mountain...RJ
tom woods

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Nov 6, 2011 - 09:49pm PT
Did you get some turns in?
F10

Trad climber
e350 / Bishop
Nov 18, 2011 - 07:29pm PT
Per Cal Trans

395
[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA]
IS CLOSED FROM INDEPENDENCE TO THE JCT OF SR 168 /IN BIG PINE/ (INYO CO)
 DUE TO A DUST STORM - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE

Might want to check the following link for current info

http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi
Mighty Hiker

climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Nov 18, 2011 - 09:32pm PT
Freezing in Vancouver, plus we had 5 - 6 cm of wet snow last night. We're supposed to have a few cool, sunny days, then it'll warm up a bit and we'll probably get some snow before it changes to rain. A bit early for such conditions, though it's nothing unusual.

Longer range forecasts still insist we'll have a cold, snowy winter, and a friend who does that sort of modelling says they're probably right.
ron gomez

Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
Nov 20, 2011 - 11:08am PT
Trout in that pond Dean? I'm gonna need a trip to the Upper, upper Owens, hopefully before it gets snowed in.
Peace
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Nov 20, 2011 - 11:32am PT
Ron...Bring your fly rod and chainsaw...Trout and xmas trees..I'll call you when cragman leaves...RJ
Mighty Hiker

climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Nov 20, 2011 - 11:45am PT
Dean, do you have problems with animals poaching your fish? Or is the pond protected in some way?

Maybe Craig's friends could try your security perimeter.
Maysho

climber
Soda Springs, CA
Nov 20, 2011 - 12:03pm PT
Yippeee! 8" of snow on the deck this morning, still coming down hard, 7-8" yesterday. I skied in a nice training track yesterday, but today there should be grooming for the youth teams over at Auburn Ski Club, time to get the nordic on! Bigger storm forecast for Thanksgiving day, so you alpine or BC folks should be getting out soon.

Peter
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Nov 20, 2011 - 03:36pm PT
Cragman...6 inches of pow in sin city here...I'll bring my fly rod and bullet- proof bear suit in case you are in one of your 4-head 1-ass moods.....RJ
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Nov 20, 2011 - 03:45pm PT
No snow currently on the Owens Valley floor. It's a tablelands bouldering day for sure though.
tom woods

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Nov 20, 2011 - 05:33pm PT
I can see the table lands from my house. It looks like light rain there now.
ron gomez

Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
Nov 20, 2011 - 07:46pm PT
Would never poach, but a bottle of GUD red on the patio watching the trout rise would be cool. Love skiing or snowshoeing the Upper in the winter, when not a soul is around. Nymphing deep pools is the way to go.
Peace
Reggaemylitis

Trad climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Nov 20, 2011 - 10:55pm PT
Disappointing first few storms in South Lake! Staying West and North of us! Boo!
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Nov 20, 2011 - 11:54pm PT
Yes, rain.
em kn0t

Trad climber
isle of wyde
Nov 21, 2011 - 01:10pm PT
What's snow coverage at June? Wanna stomp the trail up to Horsetail?

let's go climbing
srathbun

Social climber
Redding
Nov 21, 2011 - 01:10pm PT
Yo Cragman, how's roadside/horsetail looking?
ron gomez

Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
Nov 21, 2011 - 09:57pm PT
Sounds GUD Dean, but he bride won't do 10 degrees.....she's got more brains than I do, but would like to make it up there soon....the red's on me.
Peace
Fish Finder

Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
Nov 23, 2011 - 08:55am PT



Thanks Dean !
jfailing

Trad climber
Lone Pine
Nov 30, 2011 - 11:38am PT
Supposed to get pretty windy today - I've heard 80+ mph in the "mountains" from radio reports.

I wonder what we'll see out on the eastside this evening...

There was a windstorm a year or two ago around the Olancha area that was flipping semi trucks and ripping trailer-park home roofs off... Sh!t can get wild out here!
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
Dec 1, 2011 - 08:54am PT
Is snow predicted for you guys? I would imagine with those temps it's probable.
Eric Beck

Sport climber
Bishop, California
Dec 1, 2011 - 12:53pm PT
Yesterday, riding the town bike, actually had to walk it briefly while going into the wind.
wildone

climber
Troy, MT
Dec 1, 2011 - 01:07pm PT
Here in Kodiak, on the eastside of the Aleutian chain, I've been pinned down with weather for 5 days. Our chopper can't fly, our Pisten Bully and snowmachines can't make it the 14 miles to the emergency repair we have to do on the dam, so we're just hanging out.
10b4me

Boulder climber
Happy Boulders
Dec 12, 2011 - 02:25pm PT
how's the weather?
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Dec 12, 2011 - 03:05pm PT
Is the roadside ice coming in?
Karen

Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
Dec 12, 2011 - 03:13pm PT
Dean, do you think June mtn will open soon? Hope so, we have reservations for after Christmas and the plan is to ski at June!!!

Thanks, Karen
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Dec 12, 2011 - 04:03pm PT
Can't believe it has been so dry. Mid december, and I have a choice to go to Lundy/Parker canyons!
klk

Trad climber
cali
Dec 12, 2011 - 10:05pm PT
Well, it was pretty cold bouldering in the meadows today. Pretty, though.

Probably latest in the year ive ever crossed on 120

Happies tomorrow
Karen

Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
Dec 12, 2011 - 10:07pm PT
Thanks for the info Dean. I had no idea that June made snow so that is good news. Wanting so badly for decent conditions, this ski trip will be the first time ski experience for my daughter's boyfriend along with the fact that its been five years since skiing with my daughter!

Maddening, it is snowing like crazy down here but I refuse to ski locally, too many psycho snowboarders-gaper types-dangerous!
pyrosis

Trad climber
Bishop, CA
Dec 15, 2011 - 12:54am PT
Cold and clear, cold and clear, as far as the eye can see... *sigh*
ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
bouldering
Dec 15, 2011 - 01:54am PT
Karen

Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
Dec 18, 2011 - 02:06pm PT
Dean, I will let you know when up there and for sure will say hello to your son!



meanwhile, getting depressed over lack of snow:(
Maysho

climber
Soda Springs, CA
Dec 20, 2011 - 10:18am PT
Brutal relentless Northeasterly winds here at Donner Summit, at least it keeps our 1.8 kilometer of well groomed track from melting! Heading to town to print my end-o-year pitch letters, then hitting the little track yet again...never have I gotten one patch of snow so wired!

Hey Kath, heading up to Shasta Feb. 3-5 to give skating clinics again, hope we can meet for a cuppa or some skiing! Assuming we will have snow by then!

Peter
Kurt Ettinger

Trad climber
Martinez, CA
Dec 20, 2011 - 11:39am PT
I knew my early season gear tuning would jinx us. Never again!!
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Dec 20, 2011 - 01:34pm PT
Booked this weekend for 5 days at Sorensen's months ago.
With no bloody snow, want to do some mountaineering.

Have done Round Top west ridge, will likely do it again. Any others?
We're assuming no snow/ice so are not taking skis or technical ice tools.
Will take alpine axes and a light rope. Will probably spend one or two days cragging at Woodfords.

Any good routes in the Luther Summit/Carson Pass/Markeleeville area?
Good = interesting, summit, not too desperate.
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Dec 20, 2011 - 05:47pm PT
We went up Parker Canyon scopin for ice and definitely saw pretty fat ice.I had never done the 4-byaneering approach into the canyon.Things learned:it's REALLY a four-by road and also I realized you can't wait to leave Bishop at 9am.We were way to lax.I'll know next time.Still had a fun day though.Cool canyon and no one around.
bergbryce

Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Dec 20, 2011 - 05:57pm PT
HT, bring the ice tools, the cragging ice around Tahoe is good.

http://unofficialnetworks.com/thin-snow-fat-ice-tahoe-lake-tahoe-ice-climbing-report-60425/

Bring the ice skates too if you're into that. Lots of frozen lakes.

HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Dec 20, 2011 - 07:04pm PT
Tantalizing ice pics but I'm afraid it's not going to last.
Freezing level forecast 10000 feet by this weekend

http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Ebbetts-Peak/forecasts/2792

AAAAACK! (to quote Calvin)
mctwisted

Social climber
paradise
Dec 22, 2011 - 08:26am PT
dean, good day for some ice!
Vulcan

Sport climber
Dec 22, 2011 - 08:35am PT
T-Shirt weather in the Gorge.
tom woods

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Dec 22, 2011 - 10:05am PT
Sorry guys, it's all my fault.

Last year I tore the roof off a friend's house, so it started raining in September.

This year I not only got all our snowmobiles up and running in October, but I think the final nail in the coffin, was that I bought a Mammoth pass.

I had dreams of powder days, and I was able to get the student discount. I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have done it. Now it will never snow.

I would go find another roof to tear off, but I'm in the middle of a flooring/trim job.
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Dec 22, 2011 - 10:48am PT
double your chances
Tear off Cragman's roof!
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Dec 22, 2011 - 11:02am PT
Have done Round Top west ridge, will likely do it again. Any others?

High Traverse, East Ridge of Round Top is pretty nice. A lot more interesting than west ridge (IMO). Longer scramble. Just stay on the risge crest and go up, route finding is straight forward. I did it last winter. Would probably be easier without all the snow around...
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Dec 22, 2011 - 11:06am PT
Vitaliy
I'd been thinking of the East Ridge. Have looked at it often on ski tours
3d/4th class?
Thanks for the beta!
Wade Icey

Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
Dec 22, 2011 - 11:26am PT
skating on stilts
cleo

Social climber
Berkeley, CA
Dec 28, 2011 - 08:34pm PT
So, what's new? Coming back west after a snowless Vermont Christmas (okay, a dusting). Given the conditions, I think I'd like to spend a couple days on the eastside. Why not? If anybody wants to play for a day, let me know.


JMC

climber
the swamp
Dec 31, 2011 - 09:17am PT
Tuolomne on the 29th - Drug Dome looked like it had thinned over the past week, 3 cars parked at the turnout. Stately Pleasure Dome offered fairly warm rock though.
Climbed Parker Canyon ice on the 30th, the hiking/climbing ratio is very high on that one. Dry approach the whole way in. There are two distinct ice formations with a multitude of WI3-4 routes, v-thread raps.
onyourleft

climber
Smog Angeles
Jan 15, 2012 - 08:00pm PT
Winter is on its way, have faith.
First storms this week will be wet, but warm.
Rain to 9000'
The colder ones the following week will help start the snowpack.
Karen

Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
Jan 15, 2012 - 10:51pm PT
Dean, Dropped into the LA basin tonight and it's pouring rain, go figure? Wished it equated to snow up there!

KabalaArch

Trad climber
Starlite, California
Jan 16, 2012 - 02:32am PT
Have all of you Eastsiders forgotten the "Miracle March" of (I forget myself!) around 1990? I got so bored, I climbed Mt. Tom end of February - about 7 hrs car-to-car.

Then, we got a whole year's precip during a single month...which made for an awesome month of powder!

I have a really bad feeling about this winter. Reminds me too much of the drought winter of like '78, when even the Scandinavians died.
pyrosis

Trad climber
Bishop, CA
Jan 17, 2012 - 08:26am PT
Snow is on its way. Some models predicting 3-5' over the crest by Tuesday.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jan 17, 2012 - 08:39am PT
Storm of the century...You'd better bivy in the worm cragman...RJ
213

climber
Where the Froude number often >> 1
Jan 20, 2012 - 05:59pm PT
Fear not, Eastslidaz, by tomorrow snow levels will plummet!

Warm air advection (del dot T) dominates today as we sit on the eastern side of the baroclinic trough in the warm air conveyor belt side.


Thermal wind is to blame for this. Mrrrggggg at least it makes the snow nice and sticky so we can ride steep icy lines with style!


Yikes!


Never fear, once the thermal wind commences cold air advection we are money in the bank:

Karen

Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
Jan 20, 2012 - 07:52pm PT
Great news! Will be up there in 6 days, let's hope this storm will help June mtn.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jan 20, 2012 - 08:25pm PT
The downside of snow falling in the PNW is the camoflauge provided the snowbacks sneaking into the US to get free healthcare..Build the fence! .. RJ
bergbryce

Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Jan 21, 2012 - 09:45am PT
You can get a lot of info from the CalTrans webcams....
http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist3/departments/traffic/cameras/

Rained like hell until 3 AM when it changed over to snow. We've got maybe an inch on the ground now.

MBrown

Big Wall climber
Los Angeles, CA
Jan 21, 2012 - 11:27am PT
there is snow here in mammoth!? WTF? that happens?
east side underground

Trad climber
Hilton crk,ca
Jan 21, 2012 - 12:19pm PT
snowing lightly here in Hilton crk , a angry couple of inchs so far, after copoious amounts of rain last night. I'll bet the upper elevations got hammered. Those north facing exposures with bullet-proof old snow and a few feet of the wet/heavy......hmmmmmmm.......
tom woods

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Jan 21, 2012 - 12:21pm PT
Dean- that month long cold is going around, you're not the only one.

I thought I was done with it, but I spent the night with fever last night.

It's nice to finally see some weather though. Raining in Bishop this morning, with a few flakes thrown in to keep it interesting.
sempervirens

climber
Jan 21, 2012 - 01:26pm PT
2 feet at June Mtn?!?

Squaw Valley reports 6" new this morning at 8200'. We got a whopping, soggy 1/2" at 5000' in Portola.

I'm jealous.
perswig

climber
Jan 21, 2012 - 07:15pm PT
^^
That's a beauty of a porch view you've got, Dean.

Dale
east side underground

Trad climber
Hilton crk,ca
Feb 13, 2012 - 11:06am PT
3" or so here in Hilton crk and still snowing lightly. Hey we'll take it. : )
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Feb 13, 2012 - 11:11am PT
Any good ice formed in Lee Vining lately?
cleo

Social climber
the canyon below the Ditch!!!!
Feb 15, 2012 - 10:27am PT
It snowed in El Portal!

Ok, just a few wet piles in the shade, but it did!
Tork

climber
Yosemite
Feb 15, 2012 - 10:33am PT
Thanks for the update Dean. We will be over there this weekend. Can't wait to get on the ice.


I can believe it Cleo, it was getting cold at Arch Rock yesterday afternoon. We got about 8 inches here in Slowona.
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Feb 15, 2012 - 12:55pm PT
It snowed in the Bay Area!!! LOL Did anyone else see the peaks in East Bay with a dusting on it yesterday?!
F10

Trad climber
Bishop
Feb 24, 2012 - 11:25pm PT
Great day at the Druids, minus the 13 cars at the trailhead

Can't say I blame them
Delhi Dog

climber
Good Question...
Feb 25, 2012 - 03:53am PT
Nice to live vicariously through this thread.


Ever been skiing here?

http://unofficialnetworks.com/40-feet-snow-5-days-lebanon-77832/

Yowza!
cheers
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Feb 29, 2012 - 08:25pm PT
Got 8" of pure powder here at the house last night in about 2 hours!
Dean, this is about the scariest thing you've ever posted. You getting excited about a meager 8" overnight!
Most years that would only be a dusting.

Seriously, is the tramway ice still In?
Specifically Horsetail Falls
Karen

Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
Feb 29, 2012 - 09:24pm PT
I hope the wind doesn't blow the snow off Mammoth mtn:( nothing like having freshies only then to get blown away.

Heading up tomorrow in hopes of finding some decent stashes.
Mighty Hiker

climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Feb 29, 2012 - 09:29pm PT
We had about 5 cm of wet snow last night in Vancouver, which is a bit unusual this late in the winter. It's mostly melted now. Lots of lovely powder on the local mountains.
Stewart Johnson

climber
lake forest
Jun 4, 2012 - 06:34pm PT
39 degrees and snowing on the north shore.
bergbryce

Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Jun 4, 2012 - 07:27pm PT
35 and slush falling from the sky.
I'm all for it. The woods were so pleasant after that last little storm with all the dust knocked down. Even found a few of these gems....
Fritz

Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
Jun 4, 2012 - 08:42pm PT
Woohoo! First 100 degree day of the year in Choss Creek.

The Cold Front rolls in tonight with some thunderstorms and high winds along for the ride.

The forecast high tomorrow is 53 degrees.

Why do you ask? Of course I mowed the lawn today. A good 2 hr. workout with a push gas-mower!

Fritz

Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
Jun 4, 2012 - 10:07pm PT
The cold front with 40mph winds just hit Choss Creek.

It's a good old-fashion dust-storm now!


Fritz

Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
Jun 5, 2012 - 10:47am PT
Survived last night's wind storm without any trees blowing down. Lots of storm debris to clean up. 50,000 people in S. Idaho lost their electricity during the storm.


The photo was taken looking NW last evening through heavy smoke and dust from constant 20-30mph winds with gusts up to 59 mph. We had packed up some essentials and were ready to flee the expected firestorm.

After dark, when we couldn't see flames on our horizon, we calmed down-----quite a bit.
Ricky D

Trad climber
Sierra Westside
Aug 4, 2012 - 06:37pm PT
Yer teasing us big time Bro.

Been sneaking peeks myself of the Yos webcams watching the clouds build and swirl.

Over here on the Central Coast we got our flicker and flash show last night - light on the rain - mostly virga - but enough to give us a smell of ozone.

Mtbphoto

Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, Ca
Aug 4, 2012 - 07:35pm PT
Just rained super hard, with lightning and thunder in Mammoth for about two minutes. And the music from Bluesapalooza has stopped.
John M

climber
Aug 6, 2012 - 12:55am PT
We sure could have used that rain over here. We are about to go on water rationing here in Wawona.
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Aug 6, 2012 - 09:15pm PT
That is a fantastic photo! Did you shoot that?
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Aug 6, 2012 - 09:56pm PT
Cragman...Nice photo...What is the Jolly Cone Massage...?
rincon

Trad climber
SoCal
Aug 7, 2012 - 12:25am PT
Great shot!

That was quite a lightening storm Saturday night.
Srbphoto

climber
Kennewick wa
Aug 7, 2012 - 12:38am PT
Yeah, I don't remember massages at the Jolly Cone. I thought you had to go to Hawthorne for that.
Dapper Dan

Trad climber
Menlo Park
Aug 7, 2012 - 01:30am PT
My girlfriend and I were sitting in the nice travertine hot tub ( the lower one , not the muddy crowded one ) on Saturday night watching that lightning storm .

Bolts were ripping across the Sawtooth every 10-15 seconds lighting up the night . It was a fascinating and powerful storm .
10b4me

Ice climber
dingy room at the Happy boulders hotel
Aug 7, 2012 - 01:37am PT
great shot Dean. not sure I would want to be sitting in a hot tub though.
crusher

climber
Santa Monica, CA
Aug 12, 2012 - 05:50pm PT
That's a great shot Dean!

We were over in Markleeville that night...also got a pretty good lightning and thunder show, with rain to boot - fortunately after dinner so we could all dive for our tents. The morning mist was something, I shot this photo of the meadow after it had lifted some. When I first poked my head outside of our tent I thought we had been transported to the inside of a cloud!


bergbryce

Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Aug 13, 2012 - 03:35pm PT
We got a shower last night and the thunder is already starting this afternoon.
The radar is lighting up! Gonna be an exciting afternoon.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Aug 13, 2012 - 03:38pm PT
We just had a nice little shower but no boom boom or twinkle...This reminds me of living in Northern Idaho and power outages..The energy suppliers would pinpoint the outage via phone calls from its' customers...
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Aug 13, 2012 - 06:07pm PT
Bishop webcam for present and future reference
Gnarly right now.
http://sierracamnetwork.com/viewcams.php?group=Bishop%20Cam
213

climber
Where the Froude number often >> 1
Aug 13, 2012 - 06:43pm PT
Poppin bottles!

NRL Visible Satellite Link


Does not work at night...in which case use this one:
IR for East Pacific
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Aug 13, 2012 - 08:21pm PT
Any sense of how these patterns are playing out in the Meadows? We drove through there on Sunday night in a steady drizzle. Today, altitude acclimation hike up to the base of the North Ridge of Conness - and it started dumping at noon. Hiked out in fairly heavy rain.

Hubby and I are so keen to finally do Tenaya Peak on this trip. Are we gunna die?

Backup plan is Clark Canyon - is it drier there?
Phyl
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Aug 13, 2012 - 10:45pm PT
This is how the winter of 82-83 started..I predict a 1000 inch winter...You heard it here first...
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Aug 13, 2012 - 10:46pm PT
And it may be dry...
Mungeclimber

Trad climber
the crowd MUST BE MOCKED...Mocked I tell you.
Aug 14, 2012 - 12:00am PT
Was up in the Green Creek drainage. Quite a bit of precip. Today was no different. Had hail as far north as 108.
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Aug 14, 2012 - 09:01pm PT
Funny how localized the cells are - we climbed in Mammoth all morning and then stayed for lunch. Really only a light sprinkle there from 2 - 4. But when we got back to Lee Vining a lady was telling me it was bad at June Lake. BTW, we saw the aftermath of a horrible car accident between the rest stop and the June Lake turnoff. i hope they lived - the car was horrible.
crasic

climber
Aug 14, 2012 - 09:04pm PT
i hope they lived - the car was horrible.

Strangely enough, with new cars thats actually a good sign.

If it was a '68 olds 88 on the other hand....
Tobia

Social climber
Denial
Aug 14, 2012 - 09:13pm PT
The satellite image would not be used in teaching the concept of rain shadows.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Aug 18, 2012 - 04:44pm PT
POST PICTURES!!!
Mighty Hiker

climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Aug 18, 2012 - 04:52pm PT
Three trillion hailstones in the ass...

Looks like we're in for a thunderstorm here tonight, too. It's been warm and muggy.
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Aug 18, 2012 - 08:34pm PT
Have any of you heard about any good alpine ice yet? Is Feather couloir in? Does anyone know?
Captain...or Skully

climber
Aug 19, 2012 - 09:25pm PT
It's easier than you imply.
MUCH.
Captain...or Skully

climber
Aug 19, 2012 - 09:34pm PT
No one on Earth has EVER accurately predicted ANY weather months in advance.
EVER. Nor will they, anytime soon.
Surprised there are Thunderstorms? Uh, no, not really.
It's the Season.
I'm not doggin' you Dean, I dig you. That FACTS remain.
DonC

climber
CA
Aug 19, 2012 - 09:40pm PT
When I was in graduate school I took at climatology class. The professor was very well know and he was challenged to a daily weather prediction contest by one of the other graduate students.

This was in the late 70's so their was not nearly as much satellite and other technology/data as there is today. The graduate student spent hours each day and studied all the numbers and made his daily prediction. The professor simply said, "tomorrow's weather will be the same as today".

The professor won.

It would be different today, the satellite data is incredible. However, you still can't go out too far.

Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Aug 22, 2012 - 11:17am PT
1:30 AM??!?!?!?!
ShawnInPaso

climber
Paso Robles, CA
Aug 22, 2012 - 05:27pm PT
I've begun to cobble together this web page to have a sort of 'mountain WX at a glance'. Please bear in mind the whole website is under construction, yet if you know of other webcams on the east side (or other mountain related cams) I'd be grateful to know of them.

http://www.theradioroom.net/Webcams/Webcams.html

Cheers.

PS. I am aware of the USFS cams.
10b4me

Ice climber
dingy room at the Happy boulders hotel
Aug 22, 2012 - 06:05pm PT
http://sierracamnetwork.com/index.php
DonC

climber
CA
Aug 22, 2012 - 11:41pm PT
I hope things settle down. I leave on a JMT hike on Saturday...
Mick K

climber
Northern Sierra
Oct 11, 2012 - 12:15pm PT
Any guesses whether hwy 120 over Tioga Pass will close later today. The wagon train is making its annual trip to the Valley.
corniss chopper

climber
breaking the speed of gravity
Oct 11, 2012 - 12:42pm PT
What if the 2011-12 near zero snow year repeats?


10b4me

Ice climber
dingy room at the Happy boulders hotel
Oct 11, 2012 - 01:03pm PT
What if the 2011-12 near zero snow year repeats?

I don't know, but I've heard that some meteorologists that were predicting a wet winter have backed off that now
213

climber
Where the Froude number often >> 1
Oct 11, 2012 - 02:30pm PT
Anyone who predicts a wet/dry winter without specifically mentioning the major caveats of their 'forecast' is full of the poo poo.

T-minus one.5 years until I have 'comma Ph.D' in Atmospheric Science behind my name, so DEFINITELY do not listen to me :)

In other news, the closed low spinnin offshore is bringin the goods!


Snow at 9.5K south of Pinecrest, with levels dropping the further south you go under the cold core. A good lil dusting for the high country!

GhoulweJ

Trad climber
El Dorado Hills, CA
Oct 11, 2012 - 02:34pm PT
Dry Winter Please
BCD

Mountain climber
Bishop, CA
Oct 11, 2012 - 03:18pm PT

Just a few minutes ago.
bergbryce

Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Oct 11, 2012 - 03:32pm PT
Oh yeah! Beautiful shot!
Karen

Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
Oct 11, 2012 - 03:38pm PT
Ahhhh...Mt. Tom !!!! beautiful.
Captain...or Skully

climber
Oct 11, 2012 - 04:27pm PT
Let it snow frogs!
briham89

Big Wall climber
los gatos. ca
Oct 11, 2012 - 04:38pm PT
My plans to climb in Tuolumne this weekend might be cancelled :(
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Oct 11, 2012 - 08:38pm PT
That's the stuff, BCD!
I'll be climbing in Moab, though....
tom woods

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Oct 11, 2012 - 11:13pm PT
It'll be in the 70's by the weekend.

This means boudlering in the daytime, no more waiting for the temps to cool.
squishy

Mountain climber
Oct 12, 2012 - 12:23am PT
did that guy just say "trust me, I am a weatherman"

HAHAHAHAHAHA
Mungeclimber

Trad climber
the crowd MUST BE MOCKED...Mocked I tell you.
Oct 12, 2012 - 01:15am PT
Bay Area Base Camp to East Side Base Camp, have you reached the summit? over.
splitter

Trad climber
Cali Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
Oct 12, 2012 - 01:29am PT
BCD - Beautiful pic of this seasons first dusting of Mt. Tom. It reminded me of this gal!

"Look mom, there's snow on Mt. Tom!" ~ Jill Kinmont (RIP)
2/16/36-2/9/12
splitter

Trad climber
Cali Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
Oct 12, 2012 - 02:00am PT
Look mom, there's snow on Mt. Tom!

Quote taken from this movie (The Other Side Of The Mountain)...
[Click to View YouTube Video]
The night that movie premiered in Mammoth ('75) and when she said those words, there wasn't a dry eye in the house!!

edit: hoping & praying that this winter will be a season worthy of the likes of Jill Kinmont, cuz, she would've been pleased!
ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
bouldering
Oct 12, 2012 - 02:29am PT
Lol, I got second place in a skateboarding comp at the Bishop fairgrounds like '78. I was very impressed she showed up out front beforehand. True eastside celebrity.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Oct 12, 2012 - 09:51am PT
Silver...It rained a little last night in Mammoth and soon it'll be raining lead and feathers in Reno...
213

climber
Where the Froude number often >> 1
Oct 12, 2012 - 01:22pm PT
did that guy just say "trust me, I am a weatherman"

Quite the opposite, actually.

Forecasting can't be trusted. Unless it is for your own short-term (<24hr) weather window advantage...

2011 dreamland. Shout out to Josh Hejl and Minaret Photography for the above photo.



Skiing is fun too but doesn't require much beyond the 3-2-1

Let's see some pictures of you shredding the Eastside, Squishy!
213

climber
Where the Froude number often >> 1
Oct 12, 2012 - 01:26pm PT
And here's a backside turn just for kicks.

Here's to a snowy season! A two or three week Juneuary is always welcome however, as long as plus 10ft come on either side.
BooDawg

Social climber
Butterfly Town
Oct 12, 2012 - 02:12pm PT
Tioga Pass re-opened an hour ago, but it's still kinda iffy, so check if you are coming today for tonite's Hans Florine presentation.
10b4me

Ice climber
dingy room at the Happy boulders hotel
Oct 20, 2012 - 02:32pm PT
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2012/20121018_winteroutlook.html
213

climber
Where the Froude number often >> 1
Oct 22, 2012 - 01:14pm PT
still waiting for Squisy to show us how rad he is!!!!!

East of the crest was very nice yesterday!

Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Oct 22, 2012 - 02:13pm PT
still waiting for Squisy to show us how rad he is!!!!!

Squishy is super rad.
Mtbphoto

Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, Ca
Nov 1, 2012 - 01:18pm PT
windy and chilly here at 8100ft in Mammoth, but the sun is beating through my window. Might take the road bike for a spin to main lodge
PAUL SOUZA

Trad climber
Central Valley, CA
Nov 2, 2012 - 07:20pm PT
Dean,

I'm hoping to rope up with you on some ice this season! I picked up some ice tools and I'm all set! I would send you an e-mail, but you've blocked yourself!

Hit me up! :D
Meagher

Trad climber
Reno, NV
Nov 8, 2012 - 06:43pm PT
How is it down there today? Getting nasty yet? Any snow?
John M

climber
Nov 9, 2012 - 02:01am PT
Its snowing lightly here in Wawona. Tioga and glacier point road are temporarily closed.

Good bye Indian summer. It was nice while it lasted.
PAUL SOUZA

Trad climber
Central Valley, CA
Nov 17, 2012 - 07:41pm PT
Bump...looking for updates! :)
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Nov 17, 2012 - 07:54pm PT
My friends still not home from B'milks.Quite sticky when I was there yesterday.Perfect sending temps!
rwedgee

Ice climber
canyon country,CA
Nov 17, 2012 - 09:34pm PT
Can't wait to see some pictures from the Eastside tomorrow morning...
John M

climber
Nov 21, 2012 - 02:27pm PT
Chief, that is one of my favorite views. You are very blessed to have it. I love where I live, in Wawona, but I also love that long distance view one can get on the east side. There is just something very special about it.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Nov 22, 2012 - 08:01pm PT
It sucks here. Go away.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Nov 28, 2012 - 07:42pm PT
The more it snows here the uglier it gets, stay home in your comfy suburb.
.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Nov 28, 2012 - 08:05pm PT
Eat me, your spoiling my fun.

EDIT: post #420 sucka's!

10b4me

Boulder climber
member since 2002
Nov 28, 2012 - 08:08pm PT
I'm hoping the ice starts to shape up
splitclimber

climber
Sonoma County
Nov 28, 2012 - 09:55pm PT
not gonna run away to nice weather, no siree. no jt for me
seeing what this set of storms can offer this week over there
hoping for snow, not rain
maybe sneak in a boulder climb or two and bother chin for a chalk bag
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Nov 29, 2012 - 11:00am PT
Hit me up Split! I like boulders. And beer.

10b4me

Boulder climber
member since 2002
Nov 29, 2012 - 12:17pm PT


^Lee Vining Canyon is coming in nice...at least on the Chouinard.

Going in there this weekend and will post up some pics.

Yeah, I'd be curious on how the approach is
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Nov 29, 2012 - 02:31pm PT
Going in there this weekend and will post up some pics.
I'd guess this weekend is going to be RIPE avalanche conditions.

Current Tioga Pass forecast for Friday.
Snow. Temperature falling to around 25 by 9am. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Snow on top of water ice. Wind loaded slabs.

Saturday
Snow showers. High near 36. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sat night.
Snow. Low around 36. Very windy, with a west southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Warming with more storm force winds and heavy snow.

Be sure to take pictures!
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Nov 30, 2012 - 11:21am PT
Dean, you're getting the front that came through the Santa Cruz mtns the past 24 hours. I got 3" of rain and plenty of gale force winds.
Enjoy.
Oh......and it's a Very Warm Storm....last night was 54 degrees here at 2850 feet.....usually about 45 in a winter storm.
adikted

Boulder climber
Tahooooeeeee
Nov 30, 2012 - 11:34am PT
Dumping rain at my house at 6500ft in Truckee.....rain rain rain......although i did mannage to get some dry bouldering in inbetween storms yesterday!!
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Nov 30, 2012 - 11:37am PT
Still not seein' it in Bishop.Pretty overcast but totally climbable.I would love to see a real winter down here though.Haven't skied the "frontcountry" down here for the last couple seasons.
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Nov 30, 2012 - 11:43am PT
Supposed to be similar to the '05 flood
That was a NASTY flood.
Get prepared and good luck.
BuddhaStalin

climber
Truckee, CA
Nov 30, 2012 - 12:00pm PT
Yup. rainy, nasty and 39 degrees at my house, 68 or 6900ft. Watched it rain all night at work, didnt snow for even a minute, ~6100ft.
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Nov 30, 2012 - 12:56pm PT
Well, no flooding where I live! :)
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Nov 30, 2012 - 11:03pm PT
SNOW LEVELS
WILL RISE ABOVE 8000 FEET SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND MAY RISE TO NEAR
10000 FEET SATURDAY NIGHT AND EARLY SUNDAY...BEFORE A COLD FRONT
PASSES THROUGH THE SIERRA AND WESTERN NEVADA SUNDAY. SNOW LEVELS
WILL FALL TO 6000 TO 7000 FEET BEHIND THE FRONT AND QUICKLY END
THE FLOOD THREAT ALONG SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS.

AREAS AT GREATEST RISK FOR FLOODING ARE SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS
ALONG AND WEST OF HIGHWAY 395 FROM LASSEN COUNTY SOUTH THROUGH
THE RENO...TAHOE...CARSON CITY AREA AND INTO NORTHERN MONO
COUNTY. MUD AND ROCK SLIDES ARE POSSIBLE IN AREAS OF STEEP
TERRAIN AND NEAR RECENT WILDFIRE BURN AREAS.
ruppell

climber
Dec 1, 2012 - 12:07pm PT
I was gonna post this in the "When people quote wind speeds" thread but since you mentioned wind. Yesterday morning I went to get some fishing in at Pleasant Valley Reservoir. It was a little windy when I got there but not that bad. Within about an hour all hell broke loose. I was getting tuft in my teeth it was so windy. Crazy thing is the fishing was really good so I stuck it out for about two hours. On my way back up the bank I got hit by a gust that quite literally knocked my on my ass. First time I've ever been blown off my feet by wind. Now I don't wanna quote wind speed here and get people all in a huff but I'm betting over 60MPH to do that.
ruppell

climber
Dec 1, 2012 - 12:19pm PT
Crag

I'm a 155lbs and was turned sideways into the wind when that gust blew me down. Maybe we can get RGOLD to do the physics on it. I'm sure it has something to do with f=mXa and coefficient of friction and all sorts of other crap I don't understand. lol All I can say for sure is it was pretty amazing to witness.
David Plotnikoff

Mountain climber
Emerald Hills, CA
Dec 2, 2012 - 04:14am PT
Cragman, I don't know exactly why, but the current storm's entries in this thread bring to mind your classic post of the epic on the Walker River and the angels from Fallon NAS. (Was it Hells Gate or?) One of the most riveting and detail rich "trip" reports to ever show up here.
east side underground

climber
Hilton crk,ca
Dec 2, 2012 - 10:04am PT
yep, the devil wind is here, scary, batten down anything you want to keep. G Davis come on over and check out some some real wind. :)
east side underground

climber
Hilton crk,ca
Dec 2, 2012 - 12:30pm PT
yep, I've seen that movie Crag, anything that lives outside is strapped /chained down!
rincon

Trad climber
SoCal
Dec 2, 2012 - 02:01pm PT
June Lake Webcam....
http://webcam.june-lake.com/
rwedgee

Ice climber
canyon country,CA
Dec 2, 2012 - 02:14pm PT
Thanks for the updates
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Dec 2, 2012 - 02:14pm PT
I wonder if the Bridgeporteans are inside watching Nascar...?
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Dec 2, 2012 - 02:22pm PT
Still OK in Bishop.Just spoke with my buddy workin' in the Village and he says it's so bad there that direct TV is down and they can't even watch football.Dead calm in Bishop with a little sun even.Did lose a couple shingles due to wind on friday night though.Guess I better get out before it hits.Good luck and be safe all.
klk

Trad climber
cali
Dec 2, 2012 - 07:12pm PT
that's rad
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Dec 3, 2012 - 02:23am PT
So shitty here in the winter...
bergbryce

Mountain climber
California
Dec 6, 2012 - 12:32am PT
Anyone care to comment on bc ski conditions on the east side?
I've got a handful of days off and plan to head south. Am wondering if I should take ski + climbing gear or not.

Sounds like many roads are still open. How high do you have to hike to reach snow?

mucho gracias
kunlun_shan

Mountain climber
SF, CA
Dec 6, 2012 - 01:46am PT
So shitty here in the winter...

Chinchen, you gotta ski.

You are so close (biking/skiing distance even) to some of best backcountry skiing terrain anywhere, depending on conditions..
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Dec 6, 2012 - 01:58am PT
bergbryce, you should bring a bouldering pad and some skis :)

did anyone see how the ice is doing in lee vining? been kind of warm, but sort of cold enough for some ice to form right?
Tork

climber
Yosemite
Dec 12, 2012 - 10:24am PT
Thanks Dean. How about a photo??

What's that Flanders guy up to these days?
10b4me

Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
Dec 12, 2012 - 11:19am PT
^^^ not frozen?
rwedgee

Ice climber
canyon country,CA
Dec 12, 2012 - 11:24am PT
Very nice Cragman, thanks for the update.
Tork

climber
Yosemite
Dec 12, 2012 - 12:17pm PT
Thanks for the update and pic, very nice
John M

climber
Dec 12, 2012 - 07:04pm PT
Hey Dean.. seems like lately you have upped your game on the photos. You are getting some great shots.. Thanks for sharing them.

Its snowing lightly here in Wawona.
Tork

climber
Yosemite
Dec 12, 2012 - 07:09pm PT
Not so light out my window in Wawona John
Tork

climber
Yosemite
Dec 13, 2012 - 01:43pm PT
Hey Dean how about an update and a glory shot?????
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Dec 13, 2012 - 05:21pm PT
Looks nice!
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Dec 13, 2012 - 05:49pm PT
Saw a Facebook photo of someone skating on Lake Mary a couple of days ago, perfectly clear ice, light snow cover on the mountains. Guess that'll be the last of THAT nonsense till next year.
10b4me

Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
Dec 14, 2012 - 11:25am PT
^^^^ :-)
10b4me

Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
Dec 17, 2012 - 11:46am PT
Dean, is the approach to LVC getting better?
sharperblue

Mountain climber
oakland, california
Dec 17, 2012 - 12:40pm PT
Was up at Tahoe this weekend, spent a few hours checking the local WX areas: nada, nothing, zero zilch at Tahoe. Back to skiing :)
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Dec 17, 2012 - 01:13pm PT
"Hey" Crag.Buddy and I were scopin' the Goon ice the other day and I think you drove up.Ice not in,went fishin' on LO. :)
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Dec 18, 2012 - 12:48am PT


There were 3 lines led (1 by me) on Chouinard falls. Protection was good. Left side was very thin and not formed for the most part. Bottom part of the main wall was not thick enough to be climbed (by me at least). Approach was not as bad as I thought it would be. Not a snow trail, but doable for those who want to play on some early ice. Took us about 45 mins or so without hauling ass.
sarabina

Social climber
the other Disney in...CA
Dec 21, 2012 - 11:07pm PT
Hey Dean! Been wondering when we would get an update. Raining in the valley but it is COLD on the CV side so I anticipate it changing over soon...
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Dec 22, 2012 - 08:02am PT
11 degrees in Bishop right now.It's been cold in the AM the last week or so.5 degrees two mornings ago.That's cold for Bishop.
tom woods

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Dec 22, 2012 - 08:29am PT
I'm driving to the bay right now, thanks for convincing me to go around.

I hate going that way, but on a day like today, it will be faster.
franky

Trad climber
Three Rivers, CA
Dec 22, 2012 - 05:36pm PT
YAAAAHOOOO! Dean, thanks for the updates, can't see the mountains down here in Bishop so I've just been speculating at the dumpage. The skiing was already amazing before this storm.
10b4me

Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
Dec 22, 2012 - 05:37pm PT
Dean, in a few days when it clears up, can't you post some pics of the Roadside Ice, and Horsetail Falls?
thanks
'Pass the Pitons' Pete

Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
Dec 22, 2012 - 11:34pm PT
Tell us about your skiing adventures on Mammoth, Dean.

I think me and my dad have to settle for Killington, VT this winter. No airplane nor car rental required - we can drive.

I have your books. I had hoped to bring them to you in person. Geez.

Captain...or Skully

climber
Dec 24, 2012 - 05:18pm PT
It's shaping up into a snow year, huh, Dean? A real one.
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Dec 24, 2012 - 06:03pm PT
Hey Crag,actually I'm thinkin' this storm/cold front is perfect.Haven't skied bc down here for a couple years.Good for that.Buddy and I are gonna look around here for ice.Definitely been cold enough down here.I'll always be lurkin' around there as well.Thanks for the report. :-)
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Dec 26, 2012 - 01:12pm PT
Thee Bishop snow plow just came down my street.Doesn't happen too often.We got about 3".Was gonna go scope some Bishop creek ice potential,but with current avy conditions and new snow it doesn't look wise.Rock is a definite no go as well.Looks like full conditions fly-fishing it is then.Not too bummed ;-) .Only five days left on this license,better use 'em up!!
ruppell

climber
Dec 26, 2012 - 01:21pm PT
Yep snow in Bishop. Funny I'm gonna get some fishing in as well. Man I wish South Lake was still open. lol
east side underground

climber
Hilton crk,ca
Dec 28, 2012 - 10:39am PT
-5 deg F in Hilton crk this am ..... looks like another day enjoying the fluff edit : still -4 at 9;00am heard about a post control release on mmsa, still sticking to protected tree slopes.......just sayin'
Tork

climber
Yosemite
Dec 28, 2012 - 11:00am PT
Thanks for the updates
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Dec 29, 2012 - 11:13am PT
Man it f*#king sucks here. Maybe I will go climbing today...
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Dec 29, 2012 - 11:24am PT
Yesterday was sticky as hell out on Fish Slough.Definite winter bouldering though.Headin' for the ice today,not LV though.The crowds there drive me batsh!t crazy and today is gonna be CROWDED.
east side underground

climber
Hilton crk,ca
Dec 29, 2012 - 08:15pm PT
Hey cragman, any info on hiking June now that it is closed? wondered if they are stopping /hasseling folks for hiking , I know Carson (on the face) could have some substantial avi danger. Are they controlling the face even though it is closed? Thanks for any info...... Howard sez maybe some lake-effect .... oh yea
BuddhaStalin

climber
Truckee, CA
Dec 29, 2012 - 09:25pm PT
It sucks here even more! Big snows with big xmas and new years crowds. F-ing barneys everywhere, cant even get gas or go to the grocery without several hours disappearing.....one more day and skipping town! Bring the ice and bring owens.

Anyone gotten a visual on owens amongst all this pukery? I figure temps are low but wondered what the precip did.
John M

climber
Dec 30, 2012 - 12:40pm PT
that happened to me last night Ron. Snowing with no radar return. There are lots of variables with radar. Where it is.. how sensitive it is. Its a conspiracy to make you think the sun is shining. Try this one.. use the arrows to move the screen to where you are. Its government though, so it will probably hide the chemtrails. haha


http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=rgx&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=no
10b4me

Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
Dec 30, 2012 - 02:00pm PT
^^^
+1

pretty cool
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Dec 30, 2012 - 10:20pm PT
So no sleds over June Mt. ? Poor Ron...RJ
east side underground

climber
Hilton crk,ca
Dec 31, 2012 - 06:22pm PT
thanks for the info crag......eastside conditions excellent
F10

Trad climber
Bishop
Dec 31, 2012 - 08:56pm PT
Just another GORGEous day
bearbnz

Trad climber
East Side, California
Jan 1, 2013 - 01:09pm PT
It is cold out there! They don't call this place Fridgeport for nothing, it is -9 degrees F at 10 am this morning, with a forecast high of 12. We need some more storms to blow out this inversion. The low last night was around -15.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jan 4, 2013 - 10:15am PT
Eastside.....Nice picture...Mt. Baldwin..? RJ
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Jan 4, 2013 - 11:10am PT
Would Baldwin be on the left and White fang on the right? (looking at the pic) Whatever the case, the ridge between them is a death wish.
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Jan 6, 2013 - 10:00am PT
Hey Crag,what's goin' on up there this morning?Is it snowin' yet? Blowin'? Fifteen years living here and I've never climbed Horsetail.Partner and I are tossin' the idea around.But my partner and I are lazy and cheap ;-).Don't really feel like havin' to chain up the front wheel drive(if it goes R2/3)and the four by costs a billion dollars to fuel.Don't get me wrong,we'll do either just don't really want to get up there only to discover 55mph wind.Also,football,pellet stove and beer are enough incentive to keep us home :-).Just wondering what yer seeing.Thanx.
Kirk
Brian

climber
California
Jan 6, 2013 - 03:53pm PT
Dean,

I thought the skinny was no skiing at June, something about liability or something. Is the mountain open (in the sense of not being patrolled for trespassing, not in the sense that they condone it) for those of us willing to hike/skin up?

Happy New Year to you and yours!

Brian
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 6, 2013 - 03:58pm PT
Is a Nevada low the same as a Tonopah low? I've beem screwed by hard, cold, east winds on the crest when a Tonopah low blew in. Lift your well staked tent sort of fierce winds.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 6, 2013 - 10:03pm PT
I actually got rejected by snow today at the rocks. This place is such a shithole.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 9, 2013 - 11:01pm PT
Say there, hey!!!!!!!!!!!!
I may want to debate the usefulness of your weather beta, since you live up the hill and all.

Gorgeous day at the Sad boulders.



But yea, it sucks here so bad.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 9, 2013 - 11:13pm PT
Just saying that "Eastside" is a flexible term based on the elevation and WX conditions.


I love my self-loathing self.




Also, its great that you are telling the masses how shitty it is here.



P.S.
Were you tragically born without a sense of sarcasm?
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 9, 2013 - 11:25pm PT
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in his age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.
1 Corinthians 3:18
'Pass the Pitons' Pete

Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
Jan 9, 2013 - 11:27pm PT
So there, Dean.

{fa-toop-poop, KSH!} [that was a rim shot, eh?]
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 9, 2013 - 11:27pm PT
Chinchilla is one of the oldest....
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 9, 2013 - 11:31pm PT
$10 paypal if you come up with a new one.

ms55401

Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
Jan 9, 2013 - 11:40pm PT
cragster: you editorialize way too much for one about whom I or anyone else could editorialize endlessly. Take your ball now and go home.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 9, 2013 - 11:40pm PT
Dude. If 39 is young you must be f*#king oooold. Joe Rousek is a piece of sh#t. Ask anyone who has EVER worked for him.

Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 9, 2013 - 11:41pm PT
Back to the weather......chilly here on the good-ol "Climbing Forum".
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 9, 2013 - 11:53pm PT
Kind of like the "Eastside" is buried in snow right now?
drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Jan 10, 2013 - 10:25am PT
I appreciate these reports even though I hate snow and don't really need to know what's going on up beyond the grade.
Chinchin's reports would be helpful for many! (even if it is the "economic climate")

*And by the way, Jason is a super resourceful, talented, and motivated dude, maybe just frustrated right now, so don't be too much of a dick Crag.*
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 11, 2013 - 10:45am PT
Looking good out here in Bishop, should be a killer day at the boulders. HIGH friction. Cold as a room full of nuns.


Stay the hell away.
10b4me

Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
Jan 11, 2013 - 11:34am PT

Some interesting dynamic going on right now regarding skiing/poaching on June Mountain. I'll post more info here later on the subject.

Dean, maybe you can address this later. Someone told me that MMSA is thinking of re-opening June Mtn next year.
Also, I wonder why June was never opened to mountain biking.
hossjulia

Trad climber
Where the Hoback and the mighty Snake River meet
Jan 12, 2013 - 11:06am PT
Dean, you haven't skinned up there yet? (Surprised)

I probably would not, unless I could hook up with Eric or something. I'm friends with too many people involved.

Besides, there is a skin track going up through the steep trees, I would probably do that. (Still need new boots though)

I think it might be colder there than in WY right now.
John M

climber
Jan 12, 2013 - 08:17pm PT
Nice sunset.

Captain...or Skully

climber
Jan 12, 2013 - 09:17pm PT
It's the "park it inside" Season, man.
One Winter in Pocatello, I let my Pete run for a month.
John M

climber
Jan 12, 2013 - 09:58pm PT
It hit minus 20 degrees in the meadows last night. Suppose to hit minus 22 tonight up there.

Brrrrrrr...

Inside my house was 34 this morning. The water line to my toilet froze.
John M

climber
Jan 12, 2013 - 10:42pm PT
. usually this is the time of year we're THIRTY BELOW.

topped by Ekat everytime. Hahaha.. can't beat that frozen north. Not when it comes to cold.

had a friend visit me from the tropics once. he froze his butt off and it was 40 degrees. LOL

Its all relative.
bearbnz

Trad climber
East Side, California
Jan 12, 2013 - 10:44pm PT
Forecast to be -20 F or colder here tonight in Bridgeport, and as it so cold already before 8 pm, I am betting colder. 70 degrees here in my office, so a differential of 81 degrees from one side of the wall to the other...
John M

climber
Jan 12, 2013 - 10:53pm PT
ba da bumm..


I went to school for a short time in Arkansas. It was 70 in the morning and muggy when I went to class. The day before it had hit 80 degrees, so I wore shorts and sandals. I hadn't seen a weather report. When I left class 6 hours later it was 18 degrees and blowing a blizzard.

I had walked to school. haha..


that was a cold run home with the wind chill.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 13, 2013 - 01:31am PT
That's what they say about incest.

You would know.
John M

climber
Jan 13, 2013 - 01:39am PT
Leave it off Chinchen.. thats beneath you.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 13, 2013 - 01:41am PT
COSMIC BOWLING + BEER + CHINCHEN - CRAGMAN = IDONTGIVEAF*#KWHATYOUTHINK.
John M

climber
Jan 13, 2013 - 01:56am PT
cosmic bowling??? Now that sounds fun. Why add the hate into what sounds like it was probably an awesome night..


I'm just saying man.. thats all. Not trying to harsh you.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 13, 2013 - 01:57am PT
SAAAAAAARRRRRRCCCCAAAAAASSSSSSMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




FFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



You people are too f*#king serious.



John M

climber
Jan 13, 2013 - 02:00am PT
LOL. well, I already had my own misunderstanding over sarcasm this evening.

cheers. I bet its beautiful over on the ugly eastside. It pretty nice over here in Slowona.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 13, 2013 - 02:04am PT
So shitty over here. Nothing good to report. Too cold to climb, too close-minded for sarcasm, not enough beer, more men than women, the weed sucks, whacko-christian-types everywhere....stay at the climbing gyms and keep growing your ironic mustaches.....
Captain...or Skully

climber
Jan 13, 2013 - 02:06am PT
Just how ironic can a mustache be?
John M

climber
Jan 13, 2013 - 02:14am PT
So shitty over here. Nothing good to report. Too cold to climb, too close-minded for sarcasm, not enough beer, more men than women, the weed sucks, whacko-christian-types everywhere....stay at the climbing gyms and keep growing your ironic mustaches.....

LOL.. come to Wawona.. its paradise.

Its cold here too.
Its in the park so its parkservice land.
my next door neighbor is an SDA church camp. They are expanding.
Women? what women.
Beer? the two places that sell beer both close at 6 PM
we don't have any climbing gyms


thats why we call it Slowona..
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 13, 2013 - 02:14am PT
.......have you seen some of these hipsters that sh#t at the Buttermilks and leave it for me to clean up?
John M

climber
Jan 13, 2013 - 02:22am PT
well sure. we got them over here too. People who sh#t beside the trail. Toss dirty diapers above the sweetish springs you could imagine. We have all sorts. Its paradise I tell you.

Edit: I should have said "on the trail". I forgot about that one.
ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
bouldering
Jan 13, 2013 - 02:40am PT
SAAAAAAARRRRRRCCCCAAAAAASSSSSSMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A convenient foil, this "sarcasm". You protesteth too much.
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