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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW SOU a finalist in national Climate Leadership Competition ... Our View: Water curtailment efforts not just for show ... Officers identified in Dunsmuir shootout ... SOU a finalist in national Climate Leadership Competition ... Our View: Water curtailment efforts not just for show ... Officers identified in Dunsmuir shootout ... WARM WINTER Low snowpack limits Crater Lake outings Comment By Lee Juillerat Klamath Falls Herald & News MailTribune.com By Lee Juillerat Klamath Falls Herald & News Posted Mar. 17, 2015 at 4:53 PM By Lee Juillerat Klamath Falls Herald & News Posted Mar. 17, 2015 at 4:53 PM » Social News A lack of snow at Crater Lake National Park means cross-country skiing and snowshoeing is limited, including in areas of the park typically buried in snow in mid-March. Park officials said because of the lack of snow coverage, skiing and snowshoe outings on the West Rim Drive, Raven, Mazama, Pumice Flat and Pacific Crest Trail are not recommended. The Hemlock loop and East Rim trails remain open. Garfield-Applegate Ridge off East Rim Drive is a possible alternative for snowshoers and advanced skiers. Park officials describe the route as an unmarked but straightforward ascent through meadows and groves of trees near the summit of the first climb. The distance from the trailhead is 3.2 miles. March is typically Crater Lake’s heaviest snowfall month, but almost all of this month’s precipitation has been rain, not snow. Since Oct. 1, 2014, the park has received 143 inches of snow, well below the 403 inches normally recorded as of March 16. The on-ground snow total is 24 inches, only 21 percent of the 117 normally measured in mid-March. Since Oct. 1, the park has received 48 inches of precipitation, which is exactly average. Despite the lack of snow, the park is still offering ranger-led snowshoe walks on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. For information, visit the park’s website at http://1.usa.gov/1O0OT2V By Lee Juillerat Klamath Falls Herald & News MailTribune.com By Lee Juillerat Klamath Falls Herald & News Posted Mar. 17, 2015 at 4:53 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501