Weekly update on latest weather, water and trail conditions for the PCT in Oregon.
At long last, skies have been clearing and temps have been warming in the Northwest. But while we continue to march toward summer, winter conditions persist along most of the Crest thru Oregon. In the last week, we’ve been scouting the passes and checking in with regional land managers for current trail conditions, and while there’s signs …
In typical Northwest fashion, we ushered in spring of this year under chilly, gray skies with scattered showers and snow still falling across the Cascade Range and Pacific Crest Trail. This past winter was especially brutal in Oregon and Washington, and has resulted in widespread damage to trails in both states—and that’s just what we’ve been able to see so …
Winter conditions are in effect for the PCT in Oregon. With temps dropping, rain falling and snow beginning to blanket Oregon’s peaks and higher elevations, the 2016 PCT hiking season has come to a close. Some lower elevation areas may still be accessible for dayhikes and weekend outings. If venturing out in winter conditions: Wear the …
Current PCT conditions in Oregon for the week of October 17, 2016. With the current weather conditions impacting the PCT in Oregon, this will likely be the final weekly conditions update for the season. Winter conditions are now in effect for the next 6–7 months. Look for occasional updates and information on PCT: Oregon’s Facebook and …
Current PCT conditions in Oregon for the week of October 11, 2016. Weather The big snow forecast for Oregon’s Cascade Range didn’t quite shake out as much as expected. The big peaks got a nice white blanket on their higher reaches, but the low- and mid-elevation areas just got wet. After starting the week with …
Current PCT conditions in Oregon for the week of October 3, 2016. Weather Fall is wasting no time showing its frosty face and changing colors across the Cascades in Oregon. Last week ended on a chilly note with temps plummeting and the mountains receiving a fresh blanket of powdery snow. Is winter already knocking? This …