2022-12-30, 01:37 PM
In general what you care about are storms that drop a lot over a drainage in a relatively short period of time - so basically thunderstorms. Winter Pacific storms rarely have thunderstorms or high rainfall rates so no issue. The general winter weather pattern of storms coming from the west to northwest means most moisture is lost to the Sierra. It tends to be summer and fall storms where the moisture has come from the south where you get thunderstorms and flooding.
Probably the bigger issue is underestimating just how cold a winter shower in the desert, especially further up a canyon at a few thousand feet, can be. Make sure you have appropriate clothing.
Probably the bigger issue is underestimating just how cold a winter shower in the desert, especially further up a canyon at a few thousand feet, can be. Make sure you have appropriate clothing.