Little Si — Friday, Jan. 9, 2004

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

On Saturday, there was still an inch or two of slush in the parking lot. Just about the whole trail was snow-covered, except for the last quarter mile or so before the summit. That last quarter mile was almost entirely snowfree. Nowhere was the snow more than 3 or 4 inches deep. There were some icy spots where snow has been packed down by boots. Some of these spots were not obvious, though they were mostly evident if you were watching for them. There was nothing that couldn't be managed with a modicum of care (poles helped). View was fine, mild temperatures, and no wind to speak of. The snow should all be gone before very long, assuming the weather remains near-normal.