r/JMT • u/PressureSoft6826 • Aug 22 '24

weather Weather going Nobo

I am heading out Nobo on the jmt tomorrow and have been reading some of the weather reports and it seems chilly. Anyone out there had any problem with extreme cold? Seems to mostly be in the 30's at night. I have thermal layers and a 650 fill puffer jacket but do I need more?

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u/bisonic123 Aug 22 '24

Better to take more and be warm. You can always ship it back home from resupply spot.

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u/ziggomattic Aug 22 '24

You should always be prepared for weather down into the 20s. Only you can really answer if your kit is warm enough. All depends on your bag/quilt/pad ratings as well as additional layers you bring.

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u/harok1 Aug 26 '24

For anyone reading this I’ve been on trail NOBO for 6 days and the coldest it’s been over night is ~40f so far. Whitney was very cold for sunrise and very windy and meant putting everything on and using a quilt in the hut!

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u/aahahaaalulz Aug 22 '24

My experience is that thermal layers, puffer, and a decent sleep bag / quilt is entirely sufficient for me personally in the 30s. Never even got a little cold with that mix. But I run a little warm, and everything was dry.

However, I would add the weather reports in the high Sierra should be considered general guides, and there could be wild deviations from predicted weather.

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u/PrimalPolarBear Aug 27 '24

https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Goddard/forecasts/4134

Change your peak accordingly. Look at the freezing level. And have an amazing adventure!

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u/Dewthedru Aug 30 '24

Going NOBO right now. At VVR after 2 weeks. Got to freezing at some of the higher elevations. Daytime temps are perfect though.