Good point SierraNevada, the snow measuring stations aren't on trails. Trip reports will be helpful, like the one Harvey Lankford pointed to.
That weather data is really useful, wbtravis. Drier year does not imply warmer nights. Guess I'll be carrying the warmer sleeping bag.
Glad to see so much agreement among you all about boots. I'm always looking for justification to wear mine, heavy as they are. With a pack they're just more comfortable than lighter footwear.
