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Mushrooms in the Sierra Nevada: current outlook & forecast

Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Sierra Nevada: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.

Unfavourable

Honey Fungus

The outlook in the Sierra Nevada signals hardly any prospects, better to wait than to rush out. The spread between woodland spots stays modest, without a strong north to south or west to east contrast. No reliable upward trend appears in the forecast window. The sample sits around 1543 metres in common foraging heights.

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Which species look strong right now?

Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 4/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 12 Nov: Terracotta Hedgehog (27/100). Rises clearly through 12 Nov.

  • From 4 Nov, Honey Fungus leads (4/100).
  • From 5 Nov, Terracotta Hedgehog leads (4/100).

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Historical occurrence density in this region

This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).

  1. Jan hardly any
  2. Feb hardly any
  3. Mar hardly any
  4. Apr moderate
  5. May moderate
  6. Jun moderate
  7. Jul moderate
  8. Aug hardly any
  9. Sept peak
  10. Oct few
  11. Nov moderate
  12. Dec hardly any

The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).

Frequently reported edible mushrooms:

Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.

Season calendar of typical species

The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.

Honey Fungus

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Saffron Milk Cap

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov out of season
  12. Dec out of season

Parasol Mushroom

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.

Climate & soil moisture in the Sierra Nevada

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Sierra Nevada

Across 1 woodland samples in the Sierra Nevada, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (1/1).

What the forecast is based on

FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.

Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the Sierra Nevada

Are there mushrooms in the Sierra Nevada right now?

In the Sierra Nevada, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Sierra Nevada?

General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.

Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Sierra Nevada in the coming days?

The best day of the outlook is expected to be Thursday. Assessment for that day: unfavourable.

In which months are mushrooms found in the Sierra Nevada?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Sierra Nevada appear mainly in these months: April, May, June, July, September and November. Most finds fall in: September.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Sierra Nevada?

The analysed sites in the Sierra Nevada fall into these elevation zones: high mountains.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Sierra Nevada?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Sierra Nevada: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.

What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the Sierra Nevada?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Sierra Nevada in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Sierra Nevada, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.

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Poison helpline and mushroom advice

FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.

If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.

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Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.

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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.