Marion Mountain Trail [updated 22nd December] has a well-defined but lumpy posthole track throughout. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 18th January 2023 (unless otherwise indicated) are as follows. 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. All trails above about 5000 ft are currently snow-covered. The highest expected temperature is a subzero 21.2F (-6C), while the lowest temperature will be a freezing 17.6F (-8C). There are plenty of places in local mountains with snow, but you also need to check on driving requirements (are chains required?) Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. Two moderate snow storms in the next ten days or so are expected to have a major combined impact on the San Jacinto mountains. Although good tracks are now in place for most major trails (details below), cautious navigation is recommended everywhere. The powder was lovely and soft, and overlying a firm icy layer (from all the freezing rain). While all time and labor is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to cover costs. 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). A weather system, possibly in two waves across a broad time window between 2nd and 5th December, is currently forecast to produce light precipitation at all elevations, including a possible dusting of snow in the high country [update 1st December: no precipitation is now expected from these storms passing to the north of us]. Snowshoes can be used for ascending the highest peaks, but with considerable caution. The first number is the depth of fresh snow from this latest storm, followed in parentheses by the current total snow depth. Spitler Peak Trail (last surveyed 18th November) is clear of snow. Spikes are recommended, at least for descending. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying the storm there is extensive drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails. The twelfth storm system of winter 2022/23 impacted the San Jacinto mountains with a minor snow storm on 29th-30th January. Thankfully it was relatively straightforward in crampons as the underlying snow was very solid due to freeze/thaw cycles, and the overlying powder was generally shallow. The high country may be above the cloud for some of that storm, as only 2-3 inches are forecast for the high country. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 6-8 inches (12-14 inches on 12th December), Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 8 inches (10-12 inches on 12th December), Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 0-2 inches (7 inches on 12th December), Annies Junction/approx. As mentioned above, crampons (always in conjunction with an ice axe) are currently recommended on certain moderate and higher angle slopes, notably the Peak Trail above Wellman Divide, and uppermost South Ridge Trail, especially on the north face of Tahquitz Peak. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Thursday 15th December 2022 at 0715 the air temperature was 28.0F (-2C), with a windchill temperature of 13.9F (-10C), 52% relative humidity, and a chilly WNW wind sustained at 9 mph gusting to 14.5 mph. At home at 5550 ft in Idyllwild we recorded 10.9F (-12C), the lowest temperature we have recorded there in nine winters. Top Stories. 2-3 inches on 9th), Saddle Junction/approx. The East Ridge Trail (from near Miller Peak to San Jacinto Peak) has a handful of tracks through the continuous snow, though none (including mine) accurately follow the trail route. Forecasts for snowfall have varied greatly in both timing and volume, the latter ranging from inches to feet. Average snow cover is 60%, but is nearly continuous near Humber Park. While all time and effort is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report requests small private donations to cover costs. Winter is a real bona fide season at Mount San Jacinto State Park. Although excellent tracks are now in place for almost all major trails (details below), cautious navigation is recommended everywhere. This will make trail conditions more complicated, and if in any doubt whatsoever carry and use traction devices accordingly (see discussion in introduction above). At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Wednesday 18th January 2023 at 1115 the air temperature was 16.8F (-8C), with a windchill temperature of -3.6F (-20C), 27% relative humidity, and a frigid NNW wind sustained at 10 mph gusting to 25.8 mph. Spikes are not required. Big Bear Mountain Resort. Two powerful systems will bring heavy snow and areas of blizzard conditions across southern and interior Alaska. Steady melting of snow, especially on sun-exposed slopes, and freeze-thaw cycles will combine to change trail conditions and potentially the preferred equipment for the terrain. Winter Hiking: Dangerous conditions exist when snow and ice conditions are present. Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 7000 ft, possibly lower in places on cold (icy) mornings. Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 3.5 inches (total 3.5 inch). Snow depths measured at many locations on the trail system on 11th January are given at the foot of this posting. However the route is now well-traveled and compacted. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all options. These impacts are especially striking in Southern California mountains, where the sun is relatively potent even in midwinter and where even on the coldest days temperatures at mid elevations may fluctuate either side of freezing. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 2nd-5th December 2022 are as follows, with depths after the only significant storm of this winter to date (on 9th November) for comparison in parentheses where known. Thank you so much for your support. I recorded a short(ish) video report from San Jacinto Peak late morning on Monday 30th (available here on YouTube) that gives a feel for the conditions in the high country at that time. Remarkably Tropical Storm Kay did not add any new treefall hazards to this trail. Cautious navigation remains required for those who do not have significant experience of hiking this trail. Conversely in some places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. Through LRV and up to San Jacinto Peak, there are at least three tracks (two posthole, one snowshoe), none of which attempt to follow the trail route, and all are steep and very direct. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through very thin and patchy icy snow above about 7200 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). The East Ridge Trail (from near Miller Peak to San Jacinto Peak) has a handful of tracks through the continuous snow, though none (including mine) accurately follow the trail route. Currently crampons, always with an ice axe, and advanced knowledge of how to use this equipment, are required. At mid elevations (e.g., Idyllwild) temperatures are forecast to warm for the next ten days, and to be above seasonal averages well into the second half of November. Sadly at first light the precipitation turned to drizzle at all elevations on the western slope between (at least) Idyllwild and 8100 ft at Saddle Junction, and consequently the snow quality was deteriorating fast at mid elevations this morning. The Peak Trail has about 90% cover of icy snow to 9900 ft elevation, and then >95% cover to San Jacinto Peak. 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. Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. On the afternoon of 18th I saw posthole tracks that head down the start of the Caramba Trail, and following the PCT southbound toward Chinquapin Flat, but I have no further details at this time. As described above, crampons (always in conjunction with an ice axe) are currently recommended on certain moderate and higher angle slopes, at a minimum on the Peak Trail above Wellman Divide, the Wellman Trail, and uppermost South Ridge Trail, on both flanks but especially on the north face of Tahquitz Peak. Snow depths are currently suitable for snowshoeing everywhere above about 9000 ft. With the light fresh powder the previous evening, accompanied by very strong winds causing extensive drifting, prior tracks, including my own from 13th, had been totally erased everywhere so I was again breaking trail the entire way. All have been reported to US Forest Service. Spikes tend to be most valuable for descending even when not needed for ascending. All trails above about 7500 ft remain lightly snow-covered. Between the dustings of snow yesterday and today, high country tracks are becoming obscured and cautious navigation is strongly advised. Marion Mountain Trail has a well-traveled snowshoe track to follow along its entire length. At the Peak on Sunday 15th January 2023 at 0750 the air temperature was 17.8F (-8C), with a windchill temperature of -5.6F (-21C), 100% relative humidity, and a wild SW wind sustained at 19 mph gusting to 30.2 mph. Note that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular track or trail. The other bonus was an immaculate set of fresh Mountain Lion tracks in the trail (photos below), with sign that the lion had crossed back-and-forth across Devils Slide in multiple locations further up also. At the Peak on Monday 7th November 2022 at 1715 the air temperature was 28.4F (-2C), with a windchill temperature of 12.7F (-11C), 93% relative humidity, and a fresh WSW wind sustained at 10 mph gusting to 22.0 mph. Steady melting is expected with warming temperatures this week, especially at mid elevations and on sun-exposed slopes. Temperatures are forecast to remain near or below seasonal averages for at least the next week, with freezing conditions every night above about 4000 ft elevation. The storm started relatively mild, as might be expected from an atmospheric river system pulling moisture in from warmer latitudes, and as a result the freeze level was above 6500 ft for most of the storm, with rain as high as 9000 ft, before finally falling to about 5000 ft on the afternoon of Sunday 1st. Along . Hikers should anticipate new treefall hazards in trails we have already found one major new one on the Ernie Maxwell Trail and also that tracks in snow may have been obscured by windblown drifting powder. Forecasts are currently predicting 30-50 inches of snow for the highest peaks of the San Jacinto mountains (>10,000 ft) mainly between 23rd and 25th February, and about 18-30 inches for the Idyllwild area (5000-6000 ft elevations). Minor snow storm update 11th January 2023, Weather and trail update 27th December 2022, Moderate snow storm 11th-12th December 2022, Moderate snow storm 8th-9th November 2022. The storm expected on 28th November failed to materialize, producing only below average temperatures, wind, and spectacular clouds (photos below). The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. Snow is virtually continuous from there to San Jacinto Peak, with an excellent track to follow. She was driving on Interstate 10 (and had to concentrate on the road!) I barebooted to 9000 ft, then snowshoed the rest of the way through lovely light powder. 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. she said. Cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. If hiking/snowshoeing/skiing into the State Wilderness, you must fill out a wilderness day-use permit. That said, the going was extremely easy as the rain layer on top of the snow remaining for earlier storms had completely frozen, so I was only having to break trail through an inch or two of fine powder. In general conditions in the remainder of January will be much more settled than for the first half of the month. However I was surprised to find almost all of this had melted by the time I hiked to San Jacinto Peak on 31st December. Steady melting of snow, especially on sun-exposed slopes, and freeze-thaw cycles will combine to change trail conditions and potentially the preferred equipment for the terrain. A minor heatwave is forecast for 23rd-27th November with temperatures at all elevations expected to warm to well above seasonal. The open section of trail below 5800 ft is clear of snow. San Jacinto Peak is the highest peak in the California State Park system, and the second-highest point in southern California. Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 5000 ft, potentially lower in places. Vehicles not parked in these spaces may be ticketed and/or towed. The 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak has a well-traveled and level track photo below to follow through the light 3-4 inches of powder (drifted to six inches in places). Both storms were relatively cold, the second in particular dusting snow below 3500 ft elevation. Currently crampons, with an ice axe (and knowledge of how to use both), are strongly recommended. South Ridge Road (5S11), Dark Canyon Road (4S02, the access to Seven Pines Trail), and Santa Rosa Truck Trail (7S02) are currently closed to vehicle traffic, as is Black Mountain Road at the gate 1.7 miles up from Highway 243. Although not essential in the moderate depth powder, spikes are strongly recommended and many hikers will find them useful especially for descending. So, to see something like this happen is very rare.. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 3 inches (4 inches on 12th December), Devils Slide Trail at Humber Park (6550 ft): 0-1 inches (3.5 inches on 12th December). Fire lookouts at Black Mountain and Tahquitz Peak were closed for the season ahead of schedule in anticipation of the snow storm last week. Conditions immediately following the second Pacific storm, and the first significant snowfall, of winter 2022/23 that impacted the San Jacinto mountains on 8th-9th November were summarized in the previous Report. This will change later this week. There was no evidence of hiker tracks on Fuller Ridge Trail or Seven Pines Trail as of Monday 23rd January. A second forecast storm system may bring some light precipitation to the San Jacinto mountains on 2nd December, and possibly again on 4th-5th. Reliable tracks are in place (at least) for Devils Slide Trail. Temperatures are forecast to remain at or even slightly below seasonal averages into the second half of November, with freezing conditions every night above about 5500 ft elevation. An excellent track is easy to follow to Little Round Valley. All seasonal and ephemeral streams were running strongly, and the current water conditions are the best for four years, since the great Valentines Day flood event of 2019. Devils Slide Trail has a well traveled and compacted track to Saddle Junction in place already. 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. They tend to be especially useful for descending trails. Since the depths given in the previous Report, there had been very minor storms on 28th and 29th December, which added a couple of inches at the highest elevations, down to 0.5 inch at 8000 ft. Waterproof or highly water resistant footwear is recommended. Spikes are generally not required. If there are Road Closed signs further down as was often the case last winter at weekends and holidays then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. Most notable for our region is the remaining uncertainty within the meteorological models, which could result in us receiving half (or double!) In my most recent survey there were at least 82 treefall hazards between PCT Miles 170-175 including 20+ major ones, and about six more on PCT Miles 175-177. Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices up to 70% amid federal pressure to lower costs of life-saving medication, 60 million under winter weather alerts as massive storms roll across US; New York finally gets snow: Live updates, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. At the Peak on Monday 19th December 2022 at 0920 the air temperature was 31.3F (0C), with a windchill temperature of 20.7F (-6C), 9% relative humidity, and a gentle WNW wind sustained at 5 mph gusting to 9.9 mph. At the on Monday 13th February 2023 at 1010 the air temperature was 16.8F (-10C), with a windchill temperature of -1.3F (-19C), 95% relative humidity, and a wintry NNW wind sustained at 7 mph gusting to 13.2 mph. PCT Mile 151) this morning, and recorded a short video available here on YouTube. Just a short . The cold icy early morning snow had the perfect bite for good boots with excellent soles. 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). 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). Obvious freeze/melting cycles. Long Valley (8600 ft) has added about two inches, where it continues to snow gently this morning. 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. I recorded an overly rambling and partly wind affected video report from San Jacinto Peak late morning on Wednesday 18th, available here on YouTube, but it does give a sense for the conditions underfoot at the highest elevations, and for the spectacular vista that day. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Wednesday 11th January 2023 at 0915 the air temperature was 24.0F (-4C), with a windchill temperature of 5.8F (-15C), 74% relative humidity, and a bitter NNW wind sustained at 19 mph gusting to 24.5 mph. Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. Conditions immediately following last weeks snow storm, the second significant Pacific system of winter 2022/23, that impacted the San Jacinto mountains on 11th-12th December were summarized in the previous Report (available here). Schwartz said she and a friend were driving west to Palm Springs on Interstate 10 at about 9 a.m. local time when the friend saw the snow start to move. At the Peak on Friday 2nd December 2022 at 1620 the air temperature was 26.2F (-3C), with a windchill temperature of 11.8F (-11C), 55% relative humidity, and a fresh WSW wind sustained at 8 mph gusting to 15.4 mph. South Ridge Road (5S11) is also currently closed to vehicle traffic. The chart s below show s past snowfall recorded this year near San Jacinto, CA for the last few years. Indeed it rained as high as San Jacinto Peak multiple times on 7th and 8th November. but probably light rain and/or about an inch of snow at the elevation of Idyllwild. 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. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. Since the depths given in the previous Report, there has been some melting at higher elevations which have been above the cloud at times, and below 7000 ft where temperatures have remained above freezing for several days. 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. If camping in the Mt. Rainfall may continue at mid elevations potentially for several consecutive days, and the relative warmth of the air masses may produce rain and/or freezing rain as high as San Jacinto Peak, challenging layers of icy or mixed snow/ice conditions at all elevations, and perhaps melting of much preexisting snow below about 8000 ft. Current forecasts for precipitation suggest as much as three inches of rain around the elevation of Idyllwild (5000-6000 ft) between the afternoon of Tuesday 27th December 2022 and Wednesday 4th January 2023. Very cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. Steady heavy snow started in Idyllwild at about 0830 but stopped at about 1400. Again the freeze levels may be relatively high, with little more than an inch or two of snow likely below 6000 ft, a forecast 2-6 inches of fresh snowfall in the high country scattered across two or more days, and roughly 0.5-1.0 inch of rain (perhaps mainly freezing rain) throughout the mid elevations. I measured 1.5 inches of fresh snow at Saddle Junction early this morning, with about one inch at Humber Park, and 0.8 inch of snow (following 0.7 inch of rain) at 5550 ft in Idyllwild. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 6th February 2023 are as follows. Fire lookouts at Black Mountain and Tahquitz Peak were closed for the season this past weekend ahead of schedule in anticipation of the snow storm. Conversely in places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. This trail will become significantly more treacherous as it is expected to add freezing rain and/or layers of snow and ice over the next ten days. 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