From my own experience trying to hike the PCT as a through hike starting at the Washington Canadian border over Memorial day weekend, yes, you will need snowshoes.
That was the cascades, so a bit of a difference. Probably depends on snowpack and how much the rockies have had. I cant imagine with the altitude that the rockies are at that you WOULDN'T need snowshoes in early May.
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Sounds like an awesome trip! Going to be hella heavy carrying climbing gear in addition to 7+ days worth of food, but I envy you. Thru-hiking the PCT is one of the best memories of my life.
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