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Yosemite Valley tent camping in mid-March

PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:34 am
by steveneddy
Can anyone tell me what to expect in the valley in mid March? We have sleeping bags rated to 20 F, but have not tried them out yet. Is this a good time of year to snowshoe or cross-country ski in areas within hiking distance or a short drive from Pines campgrounds? Also, is there any downhill skiing in the area?
Thanks, sje

Re: Yosemite Valley tent camping in mid-March

PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:01 pm
by dan
Here's a temperature chart (basically freezing at night and 60F high during the day):
http://www.yosemite.ca.us/faq/1.html#climate

The snow in March is usually difficult (hard, clumpy) for skiing. It's only 4000' on the Valley floor. Snowshoeing is easier. There's a free shutle bus to Badger Pass Ski Area, which is at 7000+ feet, that leaves from the hotels in the valley.