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LakeClarkNPS
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Q10: What’s the worst weather you’ve ever been caught in while backpacking? In many areas throughout @AlaskaNPS, it can snow any day of the year. #ParkChat

unconpeace
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A10 Never been backpacking, but I hiked up Mt Washburn @YellowstoneNPS in a snowstorm...in July #parkchat

Stars252525
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replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS @AlaskaNPS A10 Hail and lightning. Scary. #ParkChat

LakeClarkNPS
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A10: Visitors 2 @AlaskaNPS might bask in warm sun, be pummeled by raging storms, or get soaked by rain. Wx conditions can change rapidly & mtns channel fierce winds. Gusts 30-50 mph are not uncommon. Frost & snow can occur any time. Know before the forecast b4 you go! #ParkChat

NakMakFeegle
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replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS @AlaskaNPS A10 any one of the numerous winter storms I've spent huddled in a leaky tent in @OlympicNP! #parkchat https://t.co/7WA6yOPCmW

Parkasaur
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replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS @AlaskaNPS A10. Once while out hiking as part of a gology class, we saw a funnel developing from a cloud overhead. Fortunately, no tornadoes ultimately touched down in that storm, but it was still quite unnerving! #ParkChat

DryTortugasFilm
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replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS @AlaskaNPS A10) Pouring rain and high seas at @DryTortugasNPS , it got so bad one year that even the Ferry didn't come that day. I think it was in 2010 when an unusual cold front hit and it froze in Florida. #Parkchat

naturetechfam
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replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS @AlaskaNPS #parkchat A10 about 25 yrs ago I had some HS kids in N MI and we had just returned from canoe campong when softball size hail started falling! Our campers hid under the host's camper, we sat in the van and watched the windows crack! 5 mins sooner and we'd have had head injuries!

wander_filled
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A10 Hiking in snow is tough without snowshoes. #Trailbeer helps though! 😎 #parkchat

RCGibby73
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replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS @AlaskaNPS A10: Thankfully nothing more than some showers. #ParkChat

t_jh2009
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replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS @AlaskaNPS A10) Near blizzard conditions in the Sierras not far from Donner Summit, it was for the Boy Scouts Winter Camperee and though its been over 45 years ago I still remember trying to get to sleep at night while camping on top of the snow. #ParkChat

this_is_karley
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replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS @AlaskaNPS A10: one of the best hikes i've ever enjoyed, i experienced what felt like EVERY type of weather phenomenon.
sunshine ✅ rain ✅ dust storm ✅ hail ✅ temperature plummet ✅ even a small earth earthquake ✅! IN ONE 15 MILE HIKE!

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59NationalParks
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RT @LakeClarkNPS: A10: Visitors 2 @AlaskaNPS might bask in warm sun, be pummeled by raging storms, or get soaked by rain. Wx conditions can…

billbrokob
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replying to @LakeClarkNPS @LakeClarkNPS @AlaskaNPS A10: Unexpected snow can be nasty. Really cold rain is arguably worse #parkchat