KaiLarson Posted June 24, 2021 Posted June 24, 2021 I'm looking at a climb of Shuksan (Fisher Chimneys) in a couple of weeks. Decided to check on the weather to get a feel for what conditions might be like. The Mountain Weather page puts the overnight low on Shuksan's summit at 48 degrees tonight, with an overnight low on Friday of 70 degrees. https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Shuksan/forecasts/2782 Is this for real? Are these temperatures freakishly high or do I just have unrealistic ideas about normal summer temps in the Cascades? (I've only done a few climbs in the Cascades, so I don't have a large experience pool to compare with.) If it's really this hot, what's the heat going to do to climbing conditions? (I always get nervous about crossing snow covered glaciers in warm temps.) Quote
genepires Posted June 24, 2021 Posted June 24, 2021 bridges should be thick enough that the shallow portions that are warmed will not affect the strength of bridge. now bridges you can see, those would be sketch in the heat. as far as wet sloppy avi slides, I would think that hells highway is the only portion that would be of concern. maybe winnies slide. if you go early enough, then it should not be a problem. like before 2pm 70F is pretty warm for summit temp but a 60F is not unheard of. Wonder if that forecast is for while we are in this heat wave and could return to norm in a week. Quote
KaskadskyjKozak Posted June 24, 2021 Posted June 24, 2021 (edited) We are entering a weekend with a heat wave and 17K freezing level. That's about the highest I've ever seen in our area (usually 14-15.5K is the high for freezing level in a warm stretch in WA state) Edited June 24, 2021 by KaskadskyjKozak Quote
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