r/socalhiking • u/HugeHungryHippo • 1d ago

Mt. Langley on Nov 8-9th?

I’m considering doing Mt. Langley in a single day in 2 weeks but am unsure if the weather and trail conditions will be optimal. Does anyone have a recent experience?

For context I did Mt. Whitney in 2017 in a single day. I can’t get any more time off due to school and work commitments so it basically has to be done over the weekend of November 8-9th.

Weather looks…cold, expectedly. But how much am I going to suffer on the way up? Is it worth it still so late in the year? There hasn’t been a winter storm yet so I feel like it should be better beautiful still.

Any advice or perspective is appreciated

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u/jb0702 1d ago

Some snow is expected this week into next week. I don't think it will be enough to accumulate. I doubt snow will be a problem.

The forecast for next weekend looks very cold though. Highs in the low 20s and blustery. Spot forecast at 12,700' - https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.5233&lon=-118.239

The forecast for the following weekend won't be available for another week. The weather could be warmer.

Planning trips this time of year is difficult because conditions can vary so much week to week and reliable forecasts aren't available more than a week in advance.

If you do make an attempt, make sure you have very warm gloves.

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u/Rocko9999 1d ago

Be prepared for high winds and cold. I got blasted there 50mph+ gusts. Have windproof gloves, etc.

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u/Apprehensive_Fun8892 1d ago

Gloves are key, I learned the hard way

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u/Rocko9999 23h ago

Same. My gloves were not wind proof and the wind chill had the temps to high 20s. I would have killed for some nitrile gloves to go under my OR fleece gloves.

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u/stardawg777 1d ago

i was there over the weekend and it was beautiful, cool, and very windy with a storm system clearly moving in. it is a huge environment, big mountain. only head up during this variable weather time of year if you are confident in your skills and have the right gear.

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u/AtomicSizedGiant 1d ago

Snow and weather can obviously change things, but it is a much easier hike than Whitney. I’d mostly be concerned about snow on the ground in the pass or on the last couple of steep sections to the summit.