Mount Agassiz peak
Mount Agassiz, at 13,899 feet (4,236 m), is one of the twenty highest peaks of California. It is the northernmost and easiest to climb of the major Palisades summits. This peak is not to be confused with the 9967ft peak by the same name in Desolation Wilderness, also in the California Sierra.
For trail conditions and access, search Wikipedia or the local land manager's site. Browse other peaks in the Pacific-Ranges range.
Snowpack near Mount Agassiz
Snow water equivalent and snowpack depth at SNOTEL stations near the peak. Best proxy for what's currently sitting on the summit.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackcap Basin Goes | 14 in | → |
| Nohrsc Rock Creek | 4 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mammoth Pass | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Kaiser Point | 1 in | → |
Streamflow near Mount Agassiz
USGS streamgauges in the basin drained by this peak. Spring snowmelt from the summit feeds these flows.
| Gauge | Streamflow | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marble Fork Kaweah R Ab Horse C Nr Lodgepole Ca | 51 cfs | → |
| Hot C A Flume Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 63 cfs | → |
| Deadman C A Big Springs Nr Crestview Ca | 35 cfs | → |
| Mf San Joaquin R Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 253 cfs | → |
Plan around incoming weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column -- snow at this elevation typically lags the radar signature by a few hours.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day forecast
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
What's around Mount Agassiz
Ski areas, river runs, fishing spots, campgrounds, parks, reservoirs, and boat launches within driving distance of Mount Agassiz.
Ski areas
- June Mountain
- Snow Valley Ski Resort
- Mountain High Resort
- Diamond Peak
- Northstar
- Snow Summit Mountain Resort
River runs
- Headwaters To Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters To Inlet At South Lake
- Wilderness Boundary To Private Property
- Dam Outlet At South Lake To Habeggers Rv Park
- Outlet Of Martha Lake (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Northwestern Boundary Of Kings Canyon National Park
Fishing
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