Loose Ends: Weather unwise

What should I pack?” asked a first-time visitor to the White River valley.
This question is often asked as if there is a definitive answer.
No one understands when most people respond with a vague answer that indicates even year-round residents don’t have a clue.
“Dunno, depends on how high you plan on gettin’.”
“Really? That makes a difference?”
“Altitude-wise, for sure!”
“Well the high country does get snow much earlier than the rest of…