Hood weather and conditions

[triclmbr]

Heading to Hood in a couple of Weeks (May 9) Just trying to find out what type of weather and temps. to expect this time of year. Thanks all

[DavidHiers]

In general, you'll be in good shape. The mazamas have about 20 climbs scheduled for May, which is a pretty good indication that conditions in most Mays are expected to be fair.

 

This spring is running a bit late and cold, of course.

 

 

[triclmbr]

Thanks david. what would you say the average temp would be?

[ivan]

an exact # for the temp would be silly - expect it to be cold during your start in the darkness (long pants and shirt/shell layer oughta be fine - you'll want a fleece or down jacket for breaks- a balaclava and fleece mitts too). it'll be warm by mid morning and unless its blowing hard, you'll be able to walk down in tshirt.

 

after cruising up the hill in bluebird spring conditions, be sure to come back in a winter storm to see what the mtn feels like when she's being a vindicative little bitch!

[ScaredSilly]

Std answer ...

 

20s-60s, party sunny between scattered snow showers, chance of horizontal sleet with low lying clouds. Winds 0-60 mph with reverse gusts up to 100 mph on the summit. Freezing levels from 6000k - 12000k rain showers possible at lower elevations along with white out conditions.

[triclmbr]

Thank you this is all very helpful! I've been trying to figure out what to pack, now I know.

[pdk]

Anyone have any recent photos of I-rock? Either side. Curious how conditions have changed over the last couple weeks and whether there's any ice on the north side.

 

thanks

[burglar]

pdk - Photo of my trip up last weekend.

Definitely some ice in the saddle area and I'm sure on the North side as well.

[pdk]

excellent, thanks. Looking about like I'd hoped. We were up the weekend before and the climbing was great - lots of good ice in the cracks even though the rime was shite (redundant?). It just took some digging to find the good stuff.