So how did the forecast do this particular weekend? None predicted much of a storm, wind < 15 mph. Chance of rain, about 0.05" if it happened. Only Mountain-forecast mentioned snow - about 0.4" on the summit. Chance of thunder. See above for details.
Since nobody has replied yet here, I'm copying a couple Facebook posts. It seems that the storm was a little bigger than expected, but not unusual. No mention of lightning or lightening.
"...not the greatest weather, as it had snowed overnight at the peak and hail and rain at trail camp. It was cold but bearable."
"We had a weather event every day except Sunday. Rain, snow or hail. I lost count of how many people on the main trail were surprised it was raining, snowing, etc. Many replied they even "checked the weather report". It can rain, snow, sleet pretty much any day of the year in this area."
