Was at Onion Valley April 30-May 1. Road open to Onion Valley campground and trailheads. Camped overnight at Flower lake (on the way to Kearsarge Pass). Clear skies both days and night. Over night low reached 10 degrees F, but fairly nice during the day (50s). Little to no wind by Flower lake. Abundant snow starting from the campground/trailheads. Snow shoes optional, but not really needed. The snow is mostly compact enough to get by without. Numerous skiers and snowboarders taking advantage of the free snow covered slopes.
Little Pothole lake is mostly exposed. Gilbert, Flower, Heart and Big Pothole lakes frozen over. Some fish visible at very small openings at Flower lake.
Reached Kearsarge pass May 1, noon. Snow was easy for kick-step climbing (no crampons required). West of the pass, looks like the Kearsarge and Bullfrog lakes all frozen over. Extensive snow covering the valley west of Kearsarge pass, truly a magnificent sight.
