What is the temperature at the top of Mount Whitney?
| Mount Whitney Weather (Days 0-3): Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 45°F on Thu afternoon, min 39°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||
|---|---|---|
| °C | Tue 10 | |
| Max | 43 | 41 |
| Min | 43 | 39 |
| Chill °F | 37 | 37 |
Does Mount Whitney have snow?
January to April – If you are equipped for winter mountaineering, this would be quite the adventure! But for most of us, Whitney is a summer hike. May and June – There is always snow on Mt. Whitney in June, especially in early June.
What is the best month to hike Mt Whitney?
By far the most popular time of the year to hike Mt. Whitney is in the Summer. The lottery season (aka the most popular season, when you need a permit) is from May 1 through November 1. It is ideal to aim to do this hike sometime from July through early October for the best chance of a clear trail without any snow.
Is Mt Whitney open now?
Area Status: Open Whitney. Additional skills and equipment are necessary for safe travel when snow and ice are present. The trail is usually relatively snow-free from late June to mid-October.
What should I pack for Mt Whitney day hike?
Mt. Whitney One Day Hike Check-List
- Base layer.
- Synthetic second/outer layer (pants that zip off to shorts are good)
- Fleece.
- Windbreaker.
- Light gloves.
- Sunglasses.
- Wind proof hat.
- Sock liners.
Why is Mt Whitney closed?
Whitney Portal and the trail to the top of the tallest peak in the contiguous U.S. remains closed after a magnitude 5.8 earthquake triggered rockslides on the steep, craggy mountainsides. The portal, which serves as the access point and campground for hikers attempting to summit the 14.505-foot Mt.
How dangerous is Mt Whitney?
Mt. Whitney has many potential natural hazards: high altitude; steep terrain; snow and ice on the trail; high winds; lightning storms; and severe winter weather. Start as a group, and stay as a group. You or someone in your group may be injured, exhausted, or ill.
Is climbing Mt Whitney dangerous?
Whitney should approach the hike with careful planning and caution. The mix of high elevation, dangerous weather, and inexperienced hikers attracted by the peak’s accessibility makes hiking Mt. Whitney much more dangerous than your average hike.
What happens if you hike Mt Whitney without a permit?
Hiking Mt Whitney and its neighboring mountains is not easy. It is not the mountain, it’s the bureaucracy that makes it so difficult. You do need a permit to hike up Whitney and any nearby mountain in the summer. If you don’t have a permit, rangers will cite you and turn you back.