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Looks like the forcast is changing. We might have to plan for the possibility of a little snow above 11,000 and rain below.

20 Miles SSW Bishop CA

NWS Las Vegas, NV
Point Forecast: 20 Miles SSW Bishop CA
37.11N 118.54W (Elev. 12379 ft)

Last Update: 3:04 am PDT Sep 25, 2008
Forecast Valid: 10am PDT Sep 25, 2008-6pm PDT Oct 1, 2008

Today: Sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a south southwest wind between 22 and 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 19 to 22 mph decreasing to between 11 and 14 mph. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South southwest wind between 14 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind between 8 and 11 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind between 5 and 7 mph.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

I'm telling you: fishing and polar bear swimming at Dead Mouse Lake! Woohoo!

I'll be sure to pack the scotch to keep the lake group warm.

Paul just left me a message on my cell phone to tell everyone who plans to do this hike to bring their own water to Onion Valley. The water source that is usually available has been turned off for the winter.

In the meantime, I'm heading over to Death Valley where I'll be a lot warmer.

Ed (Paul's brother)

I just had a vivid mental image of the old Looney Toons cartoon where they turn off Niagra Falls by a spigot when the sun goes down....

Just to clarify things:
It seems that there will be no water available at Onion Valley trailhead (where we start). there IS water available along the route, at least up to the lakes. Tomcat RC has commented that the water up there is not flowing particularly well and that some people may feel more comfortable filtering/treating the water.
So - bring water to start the hike, then make your own choice from there (bring water for the whole hike, or re-fill as we go.)

Regarding the weather: be prepared

See you then!

I have to work on Saturday or I'd join Laura at the Lake. My fly rod is feeling rather neglected since I've spent so much of my Sierra time trying to summit Whitney this summer. Hope you all have a great time, rather you're fishing or slaying the Dragon. I'll be thinking of you!
Bobbie

source A - this will be close to sight of first short quick break - water is good


about another hour or so is lake - this is where we will be tanking for water for upper portions of hike - have never had a problem getting water here.

Have fun tomorrow, everybody! Drink a few beers for me. (AFTER the hike.)

All - Enjoy the hike and the friendships. I will be there in spirit, even if I can't be there in person this time, and I look forward to the pix and TRs afterward.

CaT