Snow cover is only 50% below 6700 ft, about 95% up to 7200 ft, and continuous thereafter. The cloud largely dissipated on my descent, affording some spectacular vistas. However the route is largely well-traveled and compacted. While my snowshoe track continues from Saddle Junctions through to San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, this may rapidly become obscured by additional light snowfall and/or drifting snow from strong winds. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 2-4 inches (was 12 inches on 9th November), Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 2-4 inches (was approx. Many thanks to Kyle Eubanks who I chatted with at the Peak this afternoon. Even when the gate is closed there are nine legal parking spaces below the locked gate (which still require an Adventure Pass or equivalent to be displayed). Snowshoes are very strongly recommended for any trails in, or leading to, the high country. Spikes are not generally required for ascending, but most hikers will find them useful for descending. All trails above about 6500 ft are currently lightly, or above 7500 ft moderately, snow-covered. Make Yahoo Your Homepage Discover something new every day from News, Sports, Finance, Entertainment and more! I measured an average of about four inches of snow at Old Lookout Flat, although with some deeper drifts in the trail. This was discussed in, Minor snow storm in the early hours of Tuesday 3rd January 2023 then turned to rain all day. If there are Road Closed signs further down often the case at weekends and holidays when snow is present then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. This is the second heaviest rainfall period in the past decade for Idyllwild (behind the almost unbeatable Great Valentines Day flood event of 2019, when we recorded 7.8 inches in just 20 hours!). This is one of the largest gains in elevation over such a small horizontal distance in the contiguous United States . Altitudes are approximate. It has stopped snowing both in Idyllwild (current storm total 0.75 inch snow plus 1.14 inches of rain) and at San Jacinto Peak (9 inches snow). Starting in late morning the ice and icy snow is getting very slick due to a thin layer of meltwater on the surface, especially in sun-exposed areas. This storm is expected to have two periods of precipitation, one each on 11th and 12th. The latter includes interpreting the snow/ice conditions, understanding your physical and mental abilities, and conservative decision making. Many locations below 9000 ft had actually experienced a net loss of snow depth, as the (relatively) warm rain had melted and compacted the pre-existing snow, and so little new snow fell subsequently. Please check this page for periodic updates throughout the storms (the most recent is at the top). On 19th the cold icy early morning snow had good bite for grippy boots and I barebooted all the way to San Jacinto Peak. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. There is disagreement between the forecast models where the freeze level will be for most of Sunday 11th which may alter the potential snowfall amounts (versus rainfall) at mid elevations. This started as low as Devils Slide Trail and continued all morning. Black Mountain Road also closed on 7th November to vehicle traffic at the gate 1.7 miles up from Highway 243. These concerns may steadily increase over the next few weeks with (eventually) temperatures fluctuating either side of freezing, seasonally stronger insolation, and highly variable snowmelt. Some of the trips we made in the winter were thrilling, and some were brutally cold and miserable. I recorded a short video at San Jacinto Peak early on the morning of Wednesday 9th November (available here) which gives a feel for conditions as the storm finally cleared. While they are not strictly required, depending upon your expertise level hiking on shallow variable icy snow, mixed with slush and ice patches (itself depending on time of day and sun exposure), spikes will continue become more increasingly useful over the next few days as established trails undergo freeze-thaw cycles and become further consolidated by hiker traffic. Mountain rescue president says avalanches are rare on mountain. At the Peak on Monday 30th January 2023 at 1110 the air temperature was 15.5F (-9C), with a windchill temperature of -0.4F (-18C), 98% relative humidity, and a light SSE wind sustained at 3 mph gusting to 8.4 mph. These concerns may steadily increase over the next few weeks with rising then falling temperatures, seasonally stronger insolation, and highly variable snowmelt. New treefall hazards on major trails have been reported to relevant agencies, and those on Spitler Peak Trail have already been cleared by the Trail Report. WEATHER UPDATE Thursday 26th January 2023: Wild Santa Ana (north-east) winds today in the San Jacinto mountains have included gusts of 69 and 73 mph early this morning at automated stations at each end of Bonita Vista Road. Even around the 10,000 ft peaks temperatures are expected to fluctuate either side of freezing for at least the first half of February, which will lead to freeze/thaw cycles and likely icy conditions in the mornings followed by soft, challenging snow in the afternoons. Note that averages are given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there is extensive drifting. Snow, weather, and trail conditions for the San Jacinto mountains. 16 F. This is especially dangerous on portions of trails that are . For the foreseeable future hikers should be prepared for temperatures below freezing in the high country, and well below freezing when considering wind chill effects (see below for my recent weather observations from San Jacinto Peak). Be prepared for trails above about 8000 ft (perhaps lower in places) completely or largely obscured by moderate to deep snow. Even when the gate is closed there are nine legal parking spaces below the locked gate (which still require an Adventure Pass or equivalent to be displayed). Trails down to 5000 ft elevation currently have patchy shallow snow cover. One major treefall hazard is across the trail almost exactly midway between the trailheads at Humber Park and Tahquitz View Drive. Some hikers will find spikes preferable. Otherwise, reliable posthole tracks are in place from Saddle Junctions through to San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, but parts will become obscured by any additional light snowfall and/or especially by drifting snow from strong winds. The average snow depth in this area is only about five inches, but on this slope it is heavily drifted in places at 10-12 inches. The East Ridge Trail from near Miller Peak to San Jacinto Peak has multiple tracks, all of which were disappearing under fresh spindrift when I ascended that way on Monday 23rd. 34 minutes ago. Vehicles not parked in these spaces may be ticketed and/or towed. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there is extensive drifting. Forecasts indicate we will get a few more inches of snow overnight on 2nd-3rd January, and again on Thursday 5th January. Sunrise was at 6:20 am and sunset will be at 5:38 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 18min. The first number is the current average total snow depth at that location, followed in parentheses by the depth of fresh snow added by the latest storm on Thursday 5th. South Ridge Road is now clear of ice and snow. Most days will be at least partly cloudy. San Bernardino County declared a state of emergency Monday after residents in mountain communities were left stranded and snowed-in due to this week's winter storm. Icy snow cover is 60% overall, becoming increasingly patchy below about 7000 ft, and again in the sun-exposed areas above 8000 ft. Spikes are useful, especially for descending. However, Holden said that the one place where avalanches can sometimes happen is that north face. Snow on this east slope is drifted, and remains 3-8 inches deep in places. Two powerful systems will bring heavy snow and areas of blizzard conditions across southern and interior Alaska. Their arrival followed a period of several days of temperatures well above seasonal the previous week which had produced some significant melting. Obvious freeze/melting cycles. You will encounter 35 to 45 degree snow slopes, with the angle increasing as you get near the top. The forecasts remain wildly inconsistent for the potential storms next week but it is looking increasingly likely that the systems will miss us to the north.]. The highest peaks appeared to add slightly less snow than some lower locations, probably because they were above the cloud for some of the precipitation events. Spitler Peak Trail has a very visible boot track through light snow to the PCT. There is a well-traveled track on continuous light icy snow from Long Valley/Tram to Wellman Divide. potentially dangerous) windchill temperatures. The powder was lovely and soft, and overlying a firm icy layer (from all the freezing rain). With such strong Santa Ana winds on Thursday 26th causing extensive drifting, and a light snowfall early on 30th, by the 30th prior tracks had been thoroughly erased and I was once again breaking trail the entire way from Humber Park to San Jacinto Peak, largely through relatively shallow powder. South Ridge Trail has been broken from the top of South Ridge Road to Tahquitz Peak with a simple posthole track. Forecasts for snowfall have varied greatly in both timing and volume, the latter ranging from inches to feet. However they remain valuable for off-trail travel at elevations above about 9000 ft (potentially lower in places). The freeze level will initially be above 10,000 ft, ultimately only falling to about 9000 ft, so many of the main access trails to the high country may get no new snowfall. Eventually with compaction of the trails caused by increasing hiker traffic and freeze/thaw cycles snowshoes may steadily become less useful, however they will remain valuable for off-trail travel in the high country well into February. As discussed above, additional light snowfall on 3rd and 5th January will further complicate the trail conditions. The traversing slopes above Wellmans Divide were very firm and relatively tricky in snowshoes, and some hikers may prefer to use spikes (or probably crampons) plus an ice axe above about 9800 ft. As I descended past Saddle Junction I was surprised not to see any other tracks as of early afternoon on Friday 6th, which I mention only because of the lack of broken trails this indicates. There were posthole tracks heading south from Saddle Junction toward Chinquapin Flat. I kept those on for the rest of the ascent, and almost all of the descent, finally removing them most of the way down Devils Slide Trail. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Friday 6th January 2023 at 0930 the air temperature was 25.7F (-4C), with a windchill temperature of 14.7F (-10C), 44% relative humidity, and a chilly NNW breeze sustained at 5 mph gusting to 10.6 mph. A storm currently predicted for Wednesday 22nd February is tentatively forecast to have near record low (i.e. For both storms snow estimates for the highest elevations range from 10-15 inches, with perhaps only an inch of snow in Idyllwild following some rainfall. The park's namesake, Mount San Jacinto, rises to 11,000 feet at San Jacinto Peak and offers hikers stunning granite rock faces, subalpine forests, and a lush, fern laden forest floor. The trail is clearest above immediately above LRV and again close to the Peak junction. All trails above about 5500 ft are currently lightly (or above 8500 ft, moderately) snow-covered. Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 6000 ft, potentially lower in places. No, it wasn't snowfall in the Santa Cruz Mountains or at Mt. On Mount San Jacinto, the conditions just arent good for avalanches with the slopes and amount of trees we have, he said. All have been reported to US Forest Service. However avalanche risk may become significant over the next week if we receive a major wind-loaded snowfall on top of the deep, hardened base of snow currently in place. Although some treefall hazards from Red Tahquitz to Antsell Rock (PCT Miles 172.5-175) were cleared in June 2021 prior to the rockslide removal work, the situation has badly deteriorated since. A few trees were cut by chainsaw at the far (Hidden Divide) end of the Forest Service section recently, presumably by a CCC or State Park crew. Very cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. San Jacinto Peak is the highest peak in the California State Park system, and the second-highest point in southern California. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 8 inches (8-9 inches), Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 4 inches (total 4 inches). Precipitation on Sunday 4th into the early hours of Monday 5th is significantly less likely in the latest models. As last week, I was able to ascend barebooting to about 9200 ft before putting on crampons. These storms are each expected to produce a further 4-6 inches of snow. However excellent well-traveled and compacted tracks are now in place for most of the major trails (details below). At the Peak on Sunday 1st January 2023 at 0830 the air temperature was 17.9F (-8C), with a windchill temperature of -2.3F (-19C), 100% relative humidity, and a sharp WSW wind sustained at 11 mph gusting to 21.1 mph. The Ernie Maxwell Trail is largely clear of icy snow, although quite a few patches remain, especially close to Humber Park. Spikes are not required for ascending, but some hikers will find them useful for descending. "My friend noticed the clouds and the snow on the mountains and we started looking at it and taking pictures of it and then she said, 'that's an avalanche,'" said Schwartz, who called the sight a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Vehicles not parked in these spaces may be ticketed and/or towed. Avalanche risk is currently minimal and is rarely a factor in the San Jacinto mountains with the exception of a couple of traditional locations (notably the north face of San Jacinto Peak). SNOW DEPTHS measured (largely) on 21st November 2022 are as follows, with depths from 9th November 2022 in parentheses where known. Current forecasts suggest that there may be significant snowfall on Sunday 29th-Monday 30th January at all elevations, but some warming and steady snow melt likely on either side of that date. Climbed Mt San Jacinto from Idyllwild. 10 inches on 9th), Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 1-2 inches (was 4 inches on 9th), Annies Junction/approx. The next comprehensive Report update is not expected before Wednesday 18th January. However, snowshoes will become increasingly useful as conditions warm sufficiently for snow to become soft above about 8000 ft, especially on sunny slopes and afternoons. PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 6 inches, Long Valley (8600 ft): 2-3 inches [special thanks to Kyle Eubanks for this measurement], Saddle Junction/approx. This is the flattest portion of the PCT in the San Jacinto mountains, and snow depth currently averages about 13 inches. There is a well-traveled track to follow through the very light and patchy 1-3 inches of icy snow. There is no planned reopening date at this time. At the Peak on Wednesday 15th February 2023 at 1030 the air temperature was 4.9F (-15C), with a windchill temperature of -26.3F (-32C), 65% relative humidity, and a bitter due North wind sustained at 19 mph gusting to 27.7 mph. Steady melting is expected with warming temperatures this week, especially at mid elevations and on sun-exposed slopes. Although my original track accurately followed the trail above Little Round Valley, there are now a fair number of alternate shortcut tracks across this slope, so cautious navigation is advised. Conditions will remain very unsettled well into the third week of January. Deer Springs Trail [updated 22nd December] has an accurate track to follow all the way to San Jacinto Peak as I broke trail the entire way down to the Suicide Rock Trail junction on 15th December. Snowshoes will remain valuable anywhere off trail above about 8000 ft for the foreseeable future. Yesterday afternoon we checked Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park, and measured an average snow depth of 26 inches. I snowshoed the rest of the way to San Jacinto Peak through lovely light powder. From the top of Marion Mountain Trail icy snow cover is about 90% to Little Round Valley, although there are a few lengthy clear areas on sun-exposed sections. and snow conditions. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 6th February 2023 are as follows. One thing Holden was sure of, however, is that Sundays avalanche appeared to be no joke. Although not essential in the moderate depth powder, spikes are strongly recommended and many hikers will find them useful especially for descending. On the morning of Monday 6th February I ascended San Jacinto Peak for the fifth time in the past two weeks, this time via the east side (Devils Slide, Wellman, Peak, and East Ridge trails), descending the same way. Cold clouds in the high country produced thick rime on the trees above about 10,200 ft elevation on 1st December (photo from 2nd below) but otherwise no meaningful precipitation. I recorded a brief video at San Jacinto Peak at about 0930 on Friday 6th (available here on YouTube) which discusses conditions at that time. Clearly conditions are expected to continue to change over the next week or two, so this summary is intentionally brief. Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. Crunchy layers as high as 9800 ft elevation told me it had rained that high at the start of the storm yesterday, but conversely there was very light snow (<1 inch) down to 5500 ft in Idyllwild. The forecasts are very unsettled for the next week, but significant snowfall arrives on Saturday 31st (12+ inches expected in the high country) and may continue on/off until Friday 6th January 2023, potentially totaling 2-3 feet above 10,000 ft elevation. Conversely in some places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. In general conditions in the remainder of January will be much more settled than for the first half of the month. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, potentially mixed with slushy and icy patches, and on the quality of your footwear (tread grip, in particular). The avalanche was an unusual occurrence on Mount San Jacinto,Riverside Mountain Rescue UnitPresident Eric Holden said. Ernie Maxwell Trail has a well traveled track to follow along its entire length, through the increasingly patchy icy snow. The freeze level will again start very high, but is forecast to fall lower, with the possibility of a light dusting of snow down to about 5500 ft. Another inch of rain is forecast for mid elevations, but a heavier snowfall is expected in the high country, with predictions ranging from 8-20 inches above 10,000 ft. Further precipitation is tentatively forecast for 3rd-6th January, but amounts, timing, and freeze levels remain uncertain this far ahead. With at least two further snowfalls expected in the next few days, and strong winds in the high country expected for the next week causing substantial daily drifting of snow, much of the trail system will remain largely obscured by light to moderate snow until the second week of January. The 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak has no steps to follow through the steeply angled icy snow. Report flooding to the . The total snow accumulation was ultimately very close to the predictions given by forecasts in the days prior to the storm, and notably it was the heaviest snowfall in the first half of November for at least a decade. If there are Road Closed signs further down at the junction with Forest Drive as is often the case at weekends and holidays when snow is present then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. I barebooted to 9000 ft, then snowshoed the rest of the way through lovely light powder. Despite the relatively weak sun at this time of year, such warm temperatures mean that snow melt may be unusually rapid (for December) at all elevations, snow conditions will generally be poor for hiking (soft, slippery, and even slushy), while in many areas conditions will be ideal for freeze/thaw cycles and hence icy trails in the early mornings above about 7000 ft. The first number is the current average total snow depth at that location, followed in parentheses by the approximate depth of fresh snow added by the latest storm sequence on 14th-17th January. Hikers should be prepared for temperatures below freezing in the high country, and far below freezing when considering wind chill effects (see below for my recent weather observations from San Jacinto Peak). Fresh snow at San Jacinto Peak now measures 3-4 inches, snow in Long Valley (8600 ft) at three inches, and rainfall in Idyllwild since 0700 this morning at 0.6 inch. 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