Montecito Sequoia Lodge

May 15th-19th

2009-05-15T08:58:00.000-07:00

The forecast for the next few days will be very comfortable with the highs ranging from 60-70 and the lows in the mid 40s at night. Hiking is good in many areas of the sierra. Patchy snow is likely in elevations above 7400'.

May 9th-15th

2009-05-09T07:43:00.000-07:00

B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L! The highs for the next week will be in the mid to upper 60's everyday, with lows hovering around 40 at night. Hiking trails are becoming more visible in many areas of the parks. In areas around and below 7,000' there is barely any snow. Waterfalls are flowing fast and steady, so remember to use caution when approaching them.

May 5th

2009-05-05T15:59:00.000-07:00

The five day forecast is showing a steady warm up and clear blue skies. The highs will range from 59-65 degrees, with lows dipping down into the upper 30s. Hiking trails are becoming more visible, but use caution and take a map. Anywhere above 7600 feet expect patchy snow or more on the trails. Please call the lodge with any questions. thanks!

April 30th- May 4th

2009-04-30T13:57:00.000-07:00

The temperatures will be in the low 50's for the next several days. There is a good chance of rain from Friday-Sunday, with sun lots of sun expected on Monday to dry things up. Please call the lodge with any questions. Thanks !!

Sunny Days Ahead

2009-04-19T08:35:00.000-07:00

The 5 day forecast shows nothing but sun during the day and clear starry skies at night. The high's for the week will be in the low to mid 60's during the day and dipping down to the low 40's at night. Have a fabulous sunshine filled week!

Saturday

2009-04-18T08:35:00.000-07:00

Today the high is expected to reach 57 degrees, with a low tonight of 36. The temperatures are warming up and this means there will be a lot of snow melt in the upcoming week. Use caution when approaching streams and rivers they will be fast moving and cold with sudden water rises in the night hours. If you have any questions please call the lodge. Have a lovely day!

Spring!

2009-04-17T08:33:00.000-07:00

Today the high will be 48 degrees with lots of sunshine and a low tonight of 32. Snow coverage is patchy and beginning to melt quickly. The ski shop is closed for the season. Have a beautiful day!

Still Chilly!

2009-04-16T08:27:00.000-07:00

Today the high will be 41 with a low tonight around 27. If you are planning on driving the Generals Highway today, please drive cautiously. There are several icey areas along with areas dusted with snow. If you have any questions please call the lodge.
Have a great day!

Warm

2009-04-13T08:56:00.000-07:00

As of 9 am it is 45 degrees outside. The high today is expected to reach 55. The low tonight will be around 28.

Happy Easter!

2009-04-12T08:44:00.000-07:00

What a perfect and beautiful it will be! There isn't a cloud in the sky and temperatures are supposed to reach 50 with a low tonight of 29. Trail conditions are spring like with 15km of trails groomed. Please call the lodge for more information. Have a very HAPPY EASTER!

Saturday

2009-04-11T08:43:00.000-07:00

The high today will be 40 with a low tonight of 25. There is 15km of freshly groomed trails, with an average base of 15".Please call the lodge if you have any questions! :)

Dark Clouds

2009-04-10T08:15:00.000-07:00

This morning we have a 70% chance of snow. Most likely it will be around 1 or 2", and the sky is already starting to show signs of the possibility. There are about 15km of trails freshly groomed, with a depth ranging from 12-22". The temperature is currently 29 and the low tonight will be around 27. The road is open to the lodge.

Revive

2009-04-09T08:18:00.000-07:00

Today is a great day to revive here at Montecito. The fire in the lodge is crackling, and snow has freshly covered about 20 km of cross-country ski trails.The high will be 36 with a low of 27 tonight. Escorts to the lodge are still required,so please call the lodge for times.

SNOW!!

2009-04-08T08:21:00.000-07:00

Last night we received around 13" of fresh beautiful white snow. The snow is still falling at a steady pace with perfect snowflakes. Today the expected accumulation is between 2-6". Access to the lodge is by escort only, you will need to call the lodge for an escort time. Thank you!

Snow?

2009-04-07T08:16:00.000-07:00

Currently it is 45 degrees at 8:15 am. The high is expected to be 50 with a 40% chance of precipitation. Tonight, we have an 80% chance of snow with a possible accumulation of 3-5". If you have any questions please call the lodge. Thanks!

Sunshine on my shoulder...

2009-04-06T08:23:00.001-07:00

Today will be sunny and cloud free with a high of about 60. Tonight will be getting colder with clouds moving in and a low of 28. There is a chance of receiving snow Tuesday through Friday with the greatest chance of seeing snow on Tuesday night. If you have any questions please call the lodge. THANKS!

Warming up!

2009-04-05T08:32:00.000-07:00

Today will be sunny and bright with a high of 50. The low tonight will be around 27 with a clear starry sky above. We currently have three trails open with spring like conditions. Please call the lodge and ask to talk to the ski shop if you have any questions.

Saturday

2009-04-04T08:26:00.000-07:00

Today will be a little warmer then yesterday with a high of 40. About 15km of trails have been freshly groomed. Some trails are patchy but are alright for skiing. Please call the lodge with any questions you may have.

Chilly

2009-04-03T08:31:00.000-07:00

Today the high will be 30 with a low of 12. There is quite a bit of wind blowing through the forest this morning but it is expected to slow down by the afternoon. The snow has turned into ice around the camp so snowboarding and cross country ski conditions are not suggested, although snowshoeing and tubing are still fine. Please call the lodge for any questions you may have.

"I love these days."

2009-03-30T08:22:00.000-07:00

It sure is another nice one. The sun is bright over the great western divide and the birds know the warm weather is coming.The high today will be 45 with a low tonight of 25. There is still some snow left so come get it before it's gone!

So Beautiful!

2009-03-28T08:36:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful morning. It smells like spring and the temperature is already comfortable. The high today will be 60 today with a low of 29 tonight. The trails are icy in the morning and slushy throughout the rest of the day.The ski shop and gift shop will be open from 9-5.

Another Beauty

2009-03-27T08:24:00.000-07:00

Well it's another gorgeous day up here in paradise. The snow is starting to melt away and the streams are turning into rivers. The high today will be 52 with a low of 27. The ski conditions are a icy in the morning and afternoon and slushy during mid-day. Call the lodge with any questions! :)

Spring!

2009-03-26T08:27:00.000-07:00

We are finally experiencing spring like weather for the first time officially this year. The high today will be 48 with a low tonight of 24 ( brrr). We expect clear skies for the rest of the week, with a nice gradual warm up each day. The roads are ope and are in good condition, just keep your eyes open for those icy spots!

Blue Skies

2009-03-23T08:31:00.001-07:00

Today the sun is out and the birds are singing loudly after the "big" snow storm. Overall we gathered about 7 inches of snow. It's not the 2' we were hoping for, but it works just fine. All trails have been groomed and are in excellent skiing condition. The high today will be 36F with a low tonight of 22F. The road is still closed to the lodge, so please call for escort times.

It's SNOWING!

2009-03-22T08:38:00.000-07:00

Today is a snowy and windy day in the Sierra's. We are expected to get 10-14" of snow. The road is closed to the lodge so please call for escort times. It is expected to snow all day with a 30% chance of more snow overnight. STORM! :)

Prepared for the big one!

2009-03-21T08:33:00.000-07:00

Today the high will be 45 with a low of 27 tonight. We are likely to get 4-8 inches of snow overnight with snow continuing throughout the day tomorrow with another 6-10" possible. SNOW SNOW SNOW!!!

Spring Storm?

2009-03-20T09:10:00.000-07:00

Today is another mild day. The high will be 54 with a low tonight of 30. There is a winter storm watch in effect for this area of the Sierras from Saturday through Sunday, with 1-2' of snow possible for elevation 5,000' and higher. We're at 7340' so we are likely to receive some weather this weekend. Call the lodge for any questions you may have. Thank you and happy spring!

It's a beautiful day...

2009-03-19T08:30:00.000-07:00

Don't let it get away! The sun is shining bright on us yet again and the temperatures have been mild. Today the high will be a spicy 56F with a low of 33. The snow is starting to melt fast and wildflowers are slowly starting to creep their way up the mountain. Ski conditions are spring like. Please call the lodge if you have any questions.

Nice Sunshine!!!!!

2009-03-18T10:58:00.000-07:00

Today is a beautiful sunny day here at Montecito. We have a high of 54 and a low of 34. Snow conditions are slushy towards the afternoon and icy in the evening. Tonight will be cloudy.

Sunday

2009-03-15T08:29:00.000-07:00

Today will be partly cloudy with a high reaching upwards of 45F. About 40km of trails have been groomed within the last 24hrs. The ski conditions are fairly decent throughout the day, with some ice forming in the late afternoon. If you have any questions please call the lodge. Thank you.

2009-03-14T08:33:00.000-07:00

The sun is shining bright and the temperatures are expected to climb throgh out the day. The high will be 47-50F with a low tonight of 21F. The roads are in good condition, but watch for ice in shady areas. If you have any questions please call the lodge.

Getting warmer!

2009-03-13T08:24:00.000-07:00

Snow is slowly starting to melt a little each day with the new warm temperatures. The high today will be 47 with a low of 24 tonight. The average base depth is about 35" around camp, with an average of around 40-45" in the forest. Please call the lodge with any questions.

Monday's are the best!

2009-03-09T08:30:00.000-07:00

The best for skiing that is. The trails are all quiet and have been freshly groomed (approximately 15km). So come on up and enjoy this wonderful day. Today's high will be 33F with a low tonight of 13F.

Beautiful...

2009-03-08T08:32:00.000-07:00

Today is a wonderful winter day. The high will be 40F with a low tonight of 17F.The week overall looks like it will be clear during the day and very clear at night, perfect for some Sierra Nevada star gazing. All trails have been recently groomed. The roads are open!

Chilly...

2009-03-07T12:30:00.000-08:00

Today is partly cloudy and chilly. Ski and snowshoe conditions are wonderful. As of 8AM 25km of trails have been groomed. Today is a great day to be outside and enjoying the brisk weather of winter.

Frigid!

2009-03-06T08:48:00.000-08:00

Today is a mighty cold one! The high is going to get up to a hot 33F. The skies are a crystal clear blue and 15 km of trails have been freshly groomed. The road is still closed so please continue to call for escort times.

Fresh Snow

2009-03-05T10:41:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we received about 8"of fresh powdery snow. The temperatures are cold, so the snow is in excellent condition for cross country skiing. As of this morning 15km of trails have been freshly groomed. The road is closed to the lodge, so please call the front desk for escort times.

Clear!

2009-03-03T08:41:00.000-08:00

There is rumors of snow, but as of 8:30Am it is clear and sunny. There is a wind coming from the south, it is expected to reach around 20mph later today. Snow conditions are a bit icy but are expected to get better by 10Am.

Looks like rain!

2009-03-02T08:32:00.000-08:00

This morning clouds are gray above us and it looks like we will be getting showers all day long and possibly into the night. It is a bit breezy so watch out for flying debris in the air, or on the roads. The high will up around 41F with a low of 34. If its gets cool enough we will have snow.

Overcast

2009-03-01T08:31:00.000-08:00

This morning the sky is mostly overcast, with breaks of sun shining over the Western Divide. It is currently 46F at 8:30 this morning, the high is expected to be 52. Rain showers are likely today with showers overnight. All trails have been groomed on our side of the road , as well as on the Big Meadows side. So get up here and ski before the rain!!

Spring Like Kinda Day...

2009-02-28T08:23:00.000-08:00

Today the sun is shining bright, and the high is going to be upwards of 60F. Ski conditions are still good throughout the first part of the day. Later in the day it turns slushy, then icy when the sun goes down. Tomorrow we are expecting some rain, then hopefully with cooler temperatures it will turn into snow. Have a wonderful Saturday, we sure will!

Warm!

2009-02-27T08:29:00.000-08:00

As of 8:30AM i have seen two people walking around in t-shirts. No doubt about it, today will be a warm day with a high of around 50F with a low of 28F. Conditions for skiing are good in the early morning and getting slushy later in the day. 40 km of trails have been groomed, with 15 km being groomed this morning.

Another Nice One!

2009-02-26T08:32:00.000-08:00

Lots of sunshine and mild temperatures again today. The high will be 41F with a very slight chance of snow later in the day. Temperatures will dip to 21F by midnight tonight. About 15km of trails have been freshly groomed, and the Big Meadows ski area will be groomed later today. The boulder has been removed from the road, so the 198 is open to the lodge.

Wednesday

2009-02-25T08:29:00.000-08:00

Today feels and smells like spring. As of 8AM it is 34F and there is a misting of clouds floating low by the Great Western Divide and slighlty over the resort.The high is supposed to be around 42F with a low of 30 later tonight. The road is currently closed to the resort due to a mini van sized boulder that fell onto 198. Call the lodge for escort times, and updated road conditions throughout the day.

Sunshine!

2009-02-24T08:33:00.000-08:00

Today is going to be sunny and warm with a high of 50F. All trails are groomed and the road to the lodge is open. Feel free to call the lodge or ski shop with any questions. Thank you , and enjoy the weather!

Rainy Day

2009-02-23T08:25:00.000-08:00

Today is a wonderful rainy day up here in the Sierra's. Today is a great day for a snowshoe through the forest or to catch up on a nice book by the fire. If temps cool off snow is expected throughout most of the week. Please continue to call the lodge for escort times. Thank you :)

Overcast

2009-02-21T08:33:00.000-08:00

Today is another lovely day up here in the mountains. The high temp is expected to be 48F with a mix of sun and clouds. All trails are groomed here at Montecito with approximately 15km of trails groomed at Big Meadows. The roads are still closed so please call the lodge for escort times. Thank you!

February 20

2009-02-20T08:32:00.000-08:00

Another beautiful day up here in the mid sierras. The temperatures are starting to warm up and are expected to reach a high of 45F today. 40km of trails have been groomed and conditions are still a little sticky and slushy in the afternoon. But other than that back country skiing and snowshoeing are phenomenal. Please continue to call the lodge for escort times and details. Have a lovely day :)

Another Day in Paradise

2009-02-19T08:34:00.000-08:00

Wow...sunny and wonderful. Today is a great day to be outside skiing and having fun. It is slowly starting to warm up so the conditions are a little sticky,but still super fun! All trails have been groomed (40km) and are in superb condition. Have a great day wherever you may be.

Lots of SNOW!!

2009-02-18T14:51:00.000-08:00

The past 5 days or so we have been getting heavy snowfall nearly everyday. The total snowfall from this past storm system totals between 32-40 inches. So come up and play! At least 15km of trails have been groomed daily.Generals Highway is closed so please call the front desk for escort times which meet at Grant Grove.

AWESOME!

2009-02-14T08:33:00.000-08:00

Today is a super awesome lovely day!XC skiing is great and snowshoeing is perfect.All trails have been groomed (35km). The road is closed so you need chains or 4WD. Call the lodge for escort times. Happy Valentines Day!

A Snowy Day

2009-02-13T08:57:00.000-08:00

Well it sure is a chilly one out there today! Winds are whippin' and light fluffy snow is falling. The high will be 25F today with a low of 12F. Roads are still closed so be sure to call for escort times before you leave to travel up here. Have a happy wonderful day!

A beautiful day

2009-02-12T08:40:00.000-08:00

Today we awoke to another 5" of fresh snow. making our average base depth around 25". NICE!!We are expected to get another 12" of snow tomorrow throughout the day. Currently it is sunny with increasing clouds. We have a 20% chance of snow today. The ski conditions are great today with 15kn of trails freshly groomed.

February 11

2009-02-11T08:34:00.000-08:00

Overnight we received just over 2.5" of fresh white lovely snow.Making our base average 30.5".The high will be around 30 with flurries expected throughout the day. 15km of trails have been freshly groomed as of 8am this morning.

Brr..

2009-02-10T08:30:00.000-08:00

The temperature is currently 18F as of 8am this morning. The high is expected to be a steamy 27F. It is going to be a bright sunny day with a chance of snow later tonight. We have around 20km of trails groomed with the surface being packed powder. Back country trails for skiing and snowshoeing is unlimited. Currently there is around 28" of fresh powder.

13"

2009-02-09T08:16:00.000-08:00

13" of fresh snow has blanketed Montecito.Ski conditions are great, and 12km of trails have been groomed as of 8:00 am. Today is a wonderful day for snowshoeing, and the back country trails are virtually unlimited. Please call for road conditions, as of 8am the Generals Highway has not been plowed. Have a fun snowy day! We know we will! :)

February 8

2009-02-08T07:31:00.000-08:00

This morning trees are heavy with pure white snow. About 40km of trails have been freshly groomed and conditions are great.Today will be partly sunny with a high of 32 the low will be 9. Tonight we have a high chance of receiving 8-12" of snow. The ski shop and the Mountain Top Shop will be open from 8:30-5 today. Please call the lodge if you have any questions.

Fresh Snow!!

2009-02-07T08:35:00.000-08:00

15" of fresh snow has accumulated here as of 8 this morning. WE have groomed about 30 km of trails. The high will be 31 today with a low of 27, and we have a 50% chance of receiving 3-5 more inches of snow. The road to the lodge is closed so please call the lodge for escort times. Thanks! We love snow!!!

February 6

2009-02-06T08:23:00.001-08:00

As of 1 this afternoon, we have 6 inches of fresh snow. Today's high is expected to be 32 with a low around 25. Trails will most likely not be groomed today because of the expectation of more snow that is seen in the forecast. 9 " of snow is expected today with a chance of 3-5 over night. Please call the Lodge with any questions concerning road conditions. Have a great day!!

February 5

2009-02-05T08:39:00.000-08:00

Today we have a 100% chance of snow! Yeehaw!! Between today and tomorrow 9" of snow is predicted. There will be a high chance of snow today through Monday evening. Clouds are rolling over the great divide along with a steady breeze. Trails at big meadows were groomed on 2/1, around 30 km. Montecito was also groomed on 2/1, about 18 km. Trail conditions as of this morning are spring like with patchy snow cover in some areas. Look to the right side of the page for information on chains.

February 3

2009-02-04T08:35:00.000-08:00

Today will be another mild day with a high of 54. A cold front will be moving in overnight giving us a 90% chance of snow Thursday, and a good chance of snow until Sunday. As of right now ski conditions are springlike (not very good). But with fresh snow that is sure to change. If you are coming up for the weekend be sure to have a 4WD vehicle or chains. Call the park service or lodge for more questions concerning the roads. To reach the lodge please call 800-843-8677.

January 31

2009-01-31T08:17:00.000-08:00

Today is expected to be warm and sunny, with a high of 60 and a low of 27. Ski conditions continue to be icy and fast in the early am and from 3pm on, and slushy inbetween.

January 30

2009-01-30T08:41:00.000-08:00

Today the high will be 58 with a low of 33. The wind will be light and variable.

Thursday ,January 29

2009-01-29T07:54:00.000-08:00

Today:
Bright, clear, sunny skies. The high will be 54 with a low of 14. The snow is getting more soft as the warm weather continues through out the day, making the ski conditions slow. Grooming was done as of 5am Wednesday.
Road conditions as of 8 AM: Chains or 4X4 required. Roads are open.

January 28, 2009

2009-01-28T08:43:00.000-08:00

Today's forecast is clear and sunny. The high will be 48 with a low of 29.

January 27, 2009

2009-01-27T08:54:00.000-08:00

Today Montecito is covered with beautiful fresh snow. Many of the trails have been freshly groomed and are in excellent condition for skiing. As of 9 am this morning there isn't a cloud in sight, and it is expected to remain clear until at least Saturday. The high will be 39 today with a low of 27.

rain, rain, rain

2009-01-22T15:02:00.000-08:00

This Afternoon: Showers. High near 47. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east southeast.

Friday: A chance of rain. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

2009-01-20T08:33:00.000-08:00

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind 9 to 15 mph becoming south.

Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 40. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Montecito Weather Report

2009-01-17T17:41:00.000-08:00

It has been very sunny and warm in Montecito for about three weeks. Even though it has been in the high 50s , we have plenty of snow 0n the ground to conduct our winter sports and activities. The snow conditions are sluchy during the day time and icy during the evening.
The forecast for this week is as follows...

Saturday Night- Clear, with a low around 29 F.
Sunday - Sunny with a high of near 52 F.
Sunday Night- Clear, with a low around 28.
Monday(MLK Day)- Sunny with high near 55. During the night a low of 28.
Tuesday- Mostly sunny with a high of 28. Partly cloudy during the night witha low of 28.
Wednesday-Partly sunny , witha high near 47 and a slight chance of snow during the evening with a low of 28.

Sunny Days

2009-01-07T08:00:00.000-08:00

Weather Update

2008-12-24T11:25:00.000-08:00

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

We are happy to report that we have about 2 and 1/2 feet of snow on the ground and are expecting even more in the weather front that is heading our way. The forecast is telling us to expect between 6 and 12 inches in the next day or so and even more after that.

Currently all trails are groomed and being enjoyed by our cross country skiers as well as snowshoers and our tubing and snowboarding hills have been very popular.

Because of the snow we have received as well as the snow we are expecting, the Generals Highway (the road that leads from the 180 to our resort) is currently closed and we are running our escort services in and out of our property. At the end of this blog you will find an Escort FAQ.

Weather Update:

This Afternoon: Snow. Temperature falling to around 24 by 5pm. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. South southeast wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Christmas Day: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to near 24 by 10am, then falling to around 19 during the remainder of the day. South wind 11 to 18 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind between 6 and 10 mph.

Montecito Escort FAQ

Q: What is an 'Escort'?

A: An escort is a caravan of guest and resort vehicles that is often required by the Park Service
due to narrow and icy roads. It is not a shuttle or van service. You will be arriving at Montecito in your own car.

Q: If Montecito requires an escort, where do I go and what do I do?
A: We escort Montecito guests with advanced reservations into the resort at three times per day: 11am, 3pm, and 6pm. The escort caravan meets at the Grant Grove Marketplace. In order to be part of an escort, you must follow these steps exactly:

1. Travel eastbound on Highway 180. If you are coming from the South, Route 63 is the
most efficient. If you are coming from the North, find take Hwy 99 to 180 through Fresno.
See the Directions page for complete instructions.

2. When you transition onto Hwy 180 call the Front Desk at (559) 565-3388 and we will
sign you up for a specific escort time. The times are set at 11am, 3pm, and 6pm and
cannot be changed to accommodate individual needs. You will not be escorted in unless
you have called us prior to your arrival at Grant Grove.

3. Continue on 180 past the Big Stump picnic area until you hit a three-way junction. To
the right is the “Sequoia” road and a locked gate. To the left is “Kings Canyon/Grant
Grove.” Go left at this junction. See this Map for details.

4. Four miles past the junction you'll come to Grant Grove village on the right hand side.
Pull into the parking lot near the Post Office and Marketplace. This is where the escort
will meet. If required, please put on your chains at this time. Unfortunately, our escort
staff cannot assist you in putting on your chains. If you have a prolonged wait, feel free to
make use of the Grant Grove Market, Restaurant and Gift Shop.

Q: If an escort is required, do I need my chains?

A: The Park Service requires that all vehicles carry snow chains regardless of drive-train.
Translation: even if you have 'All Wheel Drive', '4-Wheel Drive', or 'Snow Tires' you are required
by law to carry chains that fit (cable type chains are also permitted). However, if you have AWD,
4x4, or Snow Tires you will most likely not need to use your chains when driving into the Resort,
however chains must be carried (just in case) at all times. Chain use requirements are condition
dependent and determined by the Park Service as indicated on roadside signs.

Q: What happens if I can't make the escort?

A: The park service permits our use of the road three times per day at 11am, 3pm, and 6pm. If
you are unable to arrive on one of these three scheduled times, you will be unable to access our
resort. These times are not flexible and cannot be changed under any circumstances. If you miss
the 6pm escort, we may be able to move your first night's reservation to the John Muir Lodge in
Grant Grove. Please call the Montecito front desk for further information on 559 -565- 3388.

Weather Update

2008-12-21T11:19:00.000-08:00

After a couple of days of beautiful blue sky and sunshine, all of us at Montecito are looking forward to the heavy snow that we are expecting starting tonight (Dec 21st) and lasting at least til mid-week this week.

We currently have about two feet of snow on the ground and have been happy to offer fully groomed ski trails for our guests.

Although the roads have been open for the last two days we are expecting a snow storm tonight that should leave up to 5 or 6 inches of snow on the ground, making it very possible that the roads will be closed come morning. For all guests traveling up to the Lodge we highly advise you to call our Lodge's main line on 559-565-3388 before you set off on your journey to check on the road conditions and to make sure that the roads to us are open and we are not running an escort service for you day of arrival.

Please find the weather forecast for today and Monday below:

This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 39. North wind around 6 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight: Snow showers. Low around 27. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Monday: Snow showers. Temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind.

2008-12-17T08:21:00.000-08:00

Today we have beautiful sunshine and fresh powder conditions! There is a 20% chance of snow later today with a high of 22 F and a low of 12 F. Do to heavy snow please call ahead for escort times. Highway 180 is open all the way to Grant Grove Village, this is where our escort guide meets our guests.

Weather Update

2008-12-16T09:32:00.000-08:00

This Morning Montecito woke up with snow and beutiful sunshine. Snow is melting, but we are still having snow predictions.

Today- Likely to have snow showers and cloudy with a high of 19.
Tonight- there is a 40% chance of snow showers with a low of 17.

Wednesday- A 30% chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 21 by noon.
Wednesday night- Moslty cloudy, with a low around 14.

Snow, Snow, Snow!!!

2008-12-13T13:06:00.000-08:00

Montecito woke up with snow this morning! Generals Hwy is closed the only way to enter Montecito is by our Escort Service. Road conditions are subject to change.

This Afternoon- Mostly cloudy with Snow showers.
Tonight- We have a 30% chance of snow and very cloudy.
Sunday- There is a 50% chance of snow showers. Cloudy sky with a high of 22 and lows of 12 at night.

Snow showers are being predicted all through Thursday.

Wednesday- Saturday Weather Update

2008-12-10T08:35:00.000-08:00

Today- Sunny with a high near 54.

Tonight- Mostly Clear with a low of 35.

Thursday- Sunny with high near 57.

Thursday Night- Partly Cloudy with low near 33.

Friday- Sunny high near 52.

Friday Night- Partly cloudy low 29.

Saturday- Mostly Cloudy high 29 with 20% chance of snow showers.

Saturday Night- Mostly Cloudy with a slight change of snow and a low near 19.

2008-12-08T15:51:00.000-08:00

Tonight- Mostly clear sky, with a low around 29.
Tuesday- Sunny, with a high near 48 and a low of 29.

We have been having very sunny days with cold mornings and evenings. No snow yet!

Weather

2008-12-08T15:10:00.000-08:00

Tonight- Mostly Clear Sky, With a low of 29.

Tuesday- Sunny, with a high of 48 and a low of 29.

Wednesday- Sunny, high 49 and a low of 31.

We have been having really nice sunny days with cold mornings and evenings. NO snow yet!

Weather Update

2008-12-02T13:01:00.000-08:00

This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Light east southeast wind.

Winter is drawing near

2008-11-24T11:38:00.000-08:00

Today we are expecting Partly cloudy skies. Highs at 44F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, mostly cloudy skies this evening. A few snow showers developing late. Low 24F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30%.

Notice for Thanksgiving guests. Please carry chains. We are expecting snowfall within the next few days. Chains must be carried in your trunk even if road conditions may not require them.

2008-06-11T07:50:00.000-07:00

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 5 and 8 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. West southwest wind at 8 mph becoming north northeast.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 5 and 8 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 32.

For the seven day forecast click here!

Sunny, clear & warm...

2008-06-02T11:54:00.000-07:00

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming west between 10 and 13 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southeast.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph becoming northwest. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

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Starting rough but warming up!

2008-05-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 39. Southwest wind between 3 and 9 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southwest.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind between 7 and 10 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 5 and 8 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

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A stormy and possibly snowy weekend!!

2008-05-22T09:11:00.000-07:00

Today: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind between 7 and 11 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming east northeast.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind at 7 mph becoming east.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest.
Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Memorial Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

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A brisk but sunny week ahead...

2008-05-20T08:21:00.000-07:00

Today: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 15 to 18 mph becoming south southwest 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming west northwest.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph increasing to between 14 and 17 mph.
Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 6 to 15 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

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A sunny but brisk weekend...

2008-05-07T10:35:00.000-07:00

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 5 and 8 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 8 and 11 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

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Sunny, clear & warm...

2008-05-03T10:03:00.000-07:00

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 6 and 9 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming east northeast between 11 and 14 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming north northwest.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

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Activities offered currently:
Climbing Wall
Primary Play Area
Paintball

A mostly sunny weekend...

2008-04-30T08:50:00.000-07:00

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind between 5 and 8 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west between 5 and 8 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

A brisk but sunny week ahead...

2008-04-27T08:43:00.000-07:00

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 6 and 9 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming southeast between 10 and 13 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Light wind becoming west southwest between 18 and 21 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Check out the seven day forecast here!

A sunny and warm weekend ahead of us...

2008-04-25T10:09:00.000-07:00

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind between 3 and 7 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. East southeast wind between 3 and 8 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64. East wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

A chilli start to the week with gradual warming!

2008-04-20T08:50:00.000-07:00

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 15 and 18 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind between 15 and 18 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind between 3 and 7 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

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A brisk but sunny weekend.

2008-04-18T08:42:00.000-07:00

The Ski Shop and trails are now closed but the road is open so come on over and check us out!

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Light wind becoming west between 11 and 14 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind at 9 mph becoming south southeast.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

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Monday, April 14th, 2008

2008-04-14T07:54:00.000-07:00

Our Spring season has officially begun!

The Ski Shop is closed, for rentals and lessons. This also means that our trails are closed, for skiing. However, with the new season, we will have a different group of activities available.
Stay tuned...

The road is OPEN.
Visitors are not required to carry chains. If it does snow, again, you may be asked to.

Click here, for our local forecast!

A sunny clear weekend ahead of us...

2008-04-10T08:15:00.000-07:00

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. East wind at 5 mph becoming southwest.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind at 7 mph becoming east northeast.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East northeast wind at 7 mph becoming west.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 28.

Check out the seven day forecast here!

The week is starting cold but warming up for the weekend...

2008-04-08T12:15:00.000-07:00

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. North northwest wind between 11 and 17 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 17. North northwest wind between 10 and 17 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind at 10 mph becoming west.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 30.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 26.

Check out the seven day forecast here...

A chilly and overcast week with the chance of snow...

2008-04-07T12:12:00.000-07:00

Monday: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. North northwest wind between 7 and 11 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph becoming southwest.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind between 6 and 13 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. North northwest wind between 9 and 18 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 18.

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A chilly and overcast week with the chance of snow...

2008-04-06T08:31:00.000-07:00

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind between 13 and 16 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west northwest between 13 and 16 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind between 13 and 16 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming southwest between 8 and 11 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

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A sunny clear weekend ahead of us...

2008-04-03T17:37:00.000-07:00

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southwest between 6 and 9 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southeast.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

The possibility of some fresh snow for this weekend...

2008-04-02T16:09:00.000-07:00

Remember to call before leaving to check the read condition!

Wednesday: Snow likely before midnight. , then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

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Surprise snow at Montecito!!!

2008-03-30T08:42:00.000-07:00

This morning we awoke to find 5 inches of fresh powder coating the mountain side...
The Road is closed to Montecito at the moment (Sunday Morning) but get ready for some great spring conditions next week!

Remember to call ahead before you leave to check the status of the road and sign up for an escort if needed.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West southwest wind between 5 and 7 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind at 7 mph becoming northeast.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind at 6 mph becoming west.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming southeast between 4 and 7 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Check the seven day forecast here!