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rmcclmbr
Oct 13, 2009, 4:37 PM
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I've been to the supertopo website, and all it says is "the best time to climb is in the spring and the fall". It doesn't say temperatures or weather. I've climbed in 45 degree weather and was perfectly comfortable (provided there wasn't any wind). Since you guys live in the desert, your definition of cold and climbable may be a bit different from mine (I live in Canada, and climbed in the Rockies for 2 years, which can be very cold). Can anyone tell me what the weather will be like (generally speaking the temps and if it'll be snowy/rainy etc) in December? Please don't send me the link to supertopo, cause I've already got it. Thanks!
Ryan
PS I checked out some of the previous posts, but all I saw were links to supertopo and temps for Oct.
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explorator
Oct 13, 2009, 5:42 PM
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Last December we had an unusual snow storm that blanketed the Calico Hills. This sort of stopped me from climbing for two days. About a week or two later, we were out in shirt sleeves. However, in the higher elevations, the snow does not melt off as fast (sometimes not until Spring,) so some of the long trad routes that are in the shade will probably be out. As long as you are flexible about what kind of climbing you are willing to do there will probably be something for you to get on. Just be sure to avoid coming on the only weekend when it snows (unless you are like Chad, who after a snowy day of bouldering, continued his session in the gym.) [however, this as you probably know is not recommended, as sandstone gets snappy when it's wet, but then there is always limestone.] You can probably expect 40's and 50's and maybe higher, but it is chilly in the mornings, and in the shade. When we get rain, it usually is for one day, or two, then clears up and is sunny. Also if it is going to rain, it is usually after 11am (though not always,) so on some days if rain is forecast, you can still get in some chilly early morning sport climbing( I have.)
(This post was edited by explorator on Oct 13, 2009, 5:55 PM)
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rmcclmbr
Oct 14, 2009, 8:00 AM
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that was EXACTLY what I was hoping to get as a response. That gives me everything I need! Thanks!
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i_h8_choss
Oct 14, 2009, 8:25 AM
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Id also add that some narly (40 mph ++) winds rip through the desert during Dec/Jan. Not all the time, but occasionally. And sometimes for a few consecutive days. Sometimes we would try climb in this, until we were blinded by a 1/4 cup of sand in our eyes.
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markc
Oct 14, 2009, 8:54 AM
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You already have everything you need, but when did that ever stop a follow-up on rc.com? I frequently use http://www.weather.com/ to get an idea of highs and lows for trips. They give an average low of 37, and average high of 57.
I went to Red Rock Canyon in early February a few years back. Coming from the northeast, highs in the 60s felt pretty good to us. We climbed as a party of three, and the wait at some of the belays got a bit chilly. I'd suggest packing a wind shirt (which I forgot). On weekdays we hardly saw a soul.
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