Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, Backcountry Report: Spring Conditions Continue as Days Lengthen Report from 16th March 2022, and written by rangers Laura and Rob Pilewski Ski Conditions and Weather It was a dry week with temperatures near seasonal norms. Not much has changed as of our lasting posting in regards to ski conditions or weather. With the daylight hours now stretching into the evening, outdoors now having more of a spring feel […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | March 18, 2022 1 Comment
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA Backcountry Report: Winter Returns After 53-Day Dry Spell Report from February 22nd, 2022, and written by Laura and Rob Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers We had the first measurable snowfall in 53 days at our weather plot this week. Although the Sierra Nevada is known for extended periods of dry weather between winter storms, this is a record dry stretch during what is typically the snowiest months. […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 28, 2022 1 Comment
Tuolumne Meadows, CA, Backcountry Report: Despite 3 Weeks of Dry Weather, Snow Coverage Remains Excellent on All Aspects Report written by Laura and Rob Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers Ski Conditions and Weather It was a dry week with temperatures above seasonal averages. The high temperature this week of 58°F resulted in a thin melt-freeze crust forming on most aspects here at the middle elevations. Strong winds out of the east on January 14 have littered much […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | January 20, 2022 0 Comments
Yosemite National Park, CA Tuolumne Meadows Winter Conditions Update: Well-Above-Average Temperatures Have Been the Rule This April This post was written by Rob and Laura Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows Winter Rangers New snow: 2 inches Total settled snow depth: 23 inches (at 8,600 feet) High temperature: 56°F (April 11) Low temperature: 15°F (April 15) Winter 2021 Weather Summary (November 1, 2020-April 15, 2021) Total Snow: 213 inches Snow Water Equivalent: 13.24 inches Average Temperature: 30.64°F Ski Conditions and Weather April 16, 2021 – By Laura […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 19, 2021 0 Comments
Yosemite National Park, CA Tuolumne Meadows Winter Conditions Update – Warm and Dry in the High Country This Week New snow: none Total settled snow depth: 33 inches (at 8,600 feet) High temperature: 57°F (April 3) Low temperature: 15°F (April 6) March Weather Summary New Snow: 45 inches (historical average 55.5 inches) Snow Water Equivalent: 2.84 inches (historical average 3.87 inches) Average Temperature: 26.0°F (historical average 28.5°F) Ski Conditions and Weather April 8, 2021 – By Laura and Rob Pilewski – It was warm and dry […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 9, 2021 0 Comments
Sierra Nevada, CA Climbing Report: “Incredible Hulk” Last weekend [August 3rd, 2014] Adrian and I pulled ourselves away from beautiful Tahoe for three days of granite climbing on the East Side of the Sierra. We climbed “Crescent Arch” in Tuolumne, “Sunspot Dihedral”, and “Tradewinds” – both on the Incredible Hulk. All in all it was a super fun trip and we had success on all three routes. I was especially pleased to climb almost all of the pitches of “Tradewinds” cleanly, a superb route up one of the proudest lines on the Hulk characterized by clean corners, finger cracks, and the occasional loose block or detached flake to keep you on your toes. It was a real alpine adventure and one that tested […] Conditions Report Guest Author | August 17, 2014 2 Comments
Friday Fun: Man Drives Car Onto Tuolumne Meadows, CA I drove up through Yosemite National Park’s Tioga Pass highway this past Friday. When I reached 8,600-foot high Tuolumne Meadows, one of our greatest national treasures, I found a car parked right in the middle of the meadows. Its owner had his family in the car and was leaning on the trunk. His car was stuck and his idea of joyriding the meadows had backfired blindingly. I don’t think the meadows were hurt too bad […] Miles Clark | May 15, 2014 4 Comments
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