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This weather page is concerned with providing weather information to hikers and backpackers on or near the Pacific Crest and Tahoe to Yosemite Trail routes through Carson Pass and The Carson Pass Management Area South of the Lake Tahoe Basin. |
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| Forecasts & Road Conditions | Real-Time Stations & Snow Sensors | Radar & Satellite | Reporting Stations on Topo Hiking Map | Trail Guide Information | |
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West Slope Sierra Nevada Region Forecast
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Road ConditionsCalTrans
Cal Trans Road Conditions Search
Cal Trans Road Conditions Phone Line 1-800.427.7623 |
Eyes on Carson PassWeb Cams
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| NWS: 7 day Carson Pass Weather and Forecast | ||
Reporting Stations and Snow Sensors near Carson Pass |
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Carson Pass Area Station List |
The first link below bring you to an expansive map of MesoWest Northern California Real-Time reporting stations. MesoWest Northern California
The link below, to California State reporting station brings you to a lousy map interface which fails to even work...
Snowtel All Federal Snotel Stations in California
Federal Reporting Station Locations Carson Pass & West East of Carson Pass
National Snow and Ice Data Center
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Calfornia State Stations Focus: Carson Gap up to Meiss Meadow and down to Southeast end of Blue Lakes. Note: Ca. reporting stations located by NAD 27. All Carson Pass reporting stations laid out on a hiking map. #1> Carson Pass (state of ca sensor)Location: Carson Pass, Highway 88. Topo Map. Site Information and Reports from Carson Pass Daily Report from Carson Pass Latitude: 38.6924°N Longitude: -120.0021°W Elevation: 8353' ft
#2> SCHNEIDERS (state of ca sensor)Location: South of Little Round Top. Indicative of Snow/Temps you will experience on North Side of Little Round Top, where the Pacific Crest Trail comes through Meiss Meadow. See Topo Map. Site Information and Reports from Schneiders Daily Report from Schneiders Latitude: 38.7470°N Longitude: 120.0680°W Elevation: 8750' ft
#3> FORESTDALE CREEKLocation: Between Carson Pass and Forestdale Divide to the East of the PCT route. Site Information and Reports from Forestdale CK Daily Report from Forestdale CK Latitude: 38.6824°N Longitude: -119.9597°W Elevation: 8017' ft
#4> Blue LakesLocation: Southeast of Carson Pass. Trail Guide. Site Information and Reports from Blue Lakes Daily Report from Blue Lakes Blue Lakes Latitude: 38.6130°N Longitude: -119.9310°W Elevation: 8000' ft
#5> SILVER LAKELocation: West Slope of Highway 88 West of Carson Pass. Visible at bottom of topo map. Site Information and Reports from Silver Lake Daily Report from Silver Lake Latitude: 38.6780°N Longitude: -120.1180°W Elevation: 7100' ft Real Time Ground Reporting Stations Planning our gear selection for our hike South from Lake Tahoe we have referred to a reasonable selection of real-time ground reporting stations that inform about temp, wind, rain, snow, and humidity. This real-time data gives us both current and historical knowledge of the range of temperatures we can expect to experience at various points down the trail. This information establishes our gear selection range. |
Northern Sierra Nevada Radar and Satellite Weather Imagery |
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Northern Sierra Nevada Radar Imagery
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North Pacific and Sierra Nevada Satellite Imagery
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Fall-Winter-Spring Weather Resources |
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This Weather Page, like the trail guide it is a part of, covers the High Sierra Trails from Meeks Bay along the Western Shore of Lake Tahoe down to the Mount Whitney Portal. Therefore the trail guide splits into two branches departing the South Lake Tahoe Basin near Carson Pass. The Tahoe to Yosemite Trail route tracks Southwest around Carson Pass on its way over Round Top onto the low Western Flank of the Sierra Nevada along the rough passage through Summit City Creek. The Pacific Crest Trail hikes through Carson Pass passing along the Eastern fringe of the whole Round Top Massif following the high Eastern flank of the Sierra Nevada Crestline South to Ebbetts Pass. National Forests at Carson Pass and Highway 88 El Dorado and Toiyabe National Forests Who Administers What? Carson Pass: Carson Pass Management Area East Slope: Toiyabe National Forest. West Slope: El Dorado National Forest. North: Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Wilderness South of Highway 88 West Flank: Mokelumne Wilderness, El Dorado National Forest. East Flank: Mokelumne Wilderness, Toiyabe National Forest. Carson Pass Region Hiking Map Carson Pass Region Weather Map |
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North: Lake Tahoe Basin Weather Carson Pass Trail Map South: Ebbetts Pass & Lake Alpine
| Be Ready for the Range: Basic Facts | Basic High Sierra Weather Resources for the Backpacker |
The Sierra Crest is noted for having the capacity to produce four seasons of weather during a single Summer Day. Rain, snow, hail, fog, lightening, and a bit of sunshine can all happen in quick sequence. The High Sierras are noted for rapid changes in weather and temperature, and the sudden appearance of harsh weather trends. You may experience anything from intense heat to bitterly cold Summer snow storms. Or you may not. In any case, weather must be considered and proper gear preparations made to deal with the range of weather BEFORE entering the High Sierras. Long Distance Backpackers who were on the High Sierra Crest in early August of 2009 experienced just such a series of Summer Snow Storms. Temperatures dropped to the high teens and low twenties, snow and hail fell which partially obscured the trails, and all of those who entertained the misconception that the Sierras only have fine weather during the Summertime were bitterly disappointed. Luckily for the many backcountry travelers who were not properly prepared, those storms blew apart, rather than consolidated and deepened. Weather considerations should guide your gear selection. |
Weather Preparations for Backcountry TravelAll SeasonsAlways check the National Weather Service Satellites, Maps, and ForecastsThe NWS Satellites will give you an orbital view of potiential storm activity far off the coast of California. Combined with the NWS Maps and Forecasts, you can anticipate weather. Note: especially check the 28km infrared and water vapor animations. Check the National Weather Service MapsNWS Maps Note: Especially Check the 24 to 48 Hour fronts and Precipitation Maps. Consult the National Weather Service Home PageThe National Weather Service Home Page displays large and small scale weather warnings which may pertain to your High Sierra backpacking plans. All Sierra Web Cams: Sierra Visions |
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