I'd like to do the pohono trail -> panorama trail -> LYV (or happy isles via JMT) with a friend in early november (looking at 5,6,7). What should I expect? I've been looking at weather records via wunderground.com for elevated areas around the valley and it looks like highs in the 50's and 60's with lows in the teens. But I'd like to know from people who may have done portions or all of the trail around that time of year. Should I expect extreme weather? rain? snow? both? Basically, I don't have crampons or an ice axe, I have no problems getting them but I'd like to be the follower during my first time with that equipment rather than the leader.
I love this trail and especially taking it to half dome on day 3 (but i'm scared of heights so I won't do it without the cables).