It turned to occasional light snow at about 1500, but less than 0.5 inch has accumulated so far (at 5550 ft). Note that tracks discussed here may become obscured by heavy drifting of snow from strong winds combined with extensive ice fall from trees overhead. There is a very well-traveled track from Saddle Junction to Tahquitz Peak (multiple photos below). Temperatures during and after both storms are forecast to be below seasonal for late November, colder than the storm system in early November, and windy and hence especially cold in the high country. Many thanks to Kyle Eubanks who I chatted with at the Peak this afternoon. The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 22nd-27th December 2022 are as follows. 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). This rain produces huge masses of ice in the trees, including chunks as large as a small microwave weighing 40-80 lb, which then dislodge as soon as direct sunlight warms the trees. Devils Slide Trail has an excellent compacted track to follow to Saddle Junction. Light or moderate rain is currently forecast daily at mid elevations (possibly totaling one inch in Idyllwild), with an uncertain possibility of light snow in the high country (<3 inches above 10,000 ft elevation). However excellent well-traveled and compacted tracks are now in place for almost all major trails (details below). They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, mixed with slushy and icy patches. Despite warmer temperatures on some days, hikers should be prepared for temperatures near freezing in the high country, and generally below freezing when considering wind chill effects (see below for my recent weather observations from San Jacinto Peak). While the snow was not especially deep, it still took about double the time of a completely dry ascent. It continued to drizzle in Idyllwild all day, slowly accumulating to about 0.25 inch of rain. That said, it has just started gently snowing in both locations, so storm totals may increase slightly over the next couple of hours. 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. We have had an excellent start to 2023 regarding the water and snow situations in the San Jacinto mountains. Ernie Maxwell Trail has a well traveled track to follow along its entire length, through the increasingly patchy icy snow. With another storm imminent tomorrow, I do not plan a thorough update until Wednesday 15th. Conversely in places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. Two moderate snow storms in the next ten days or so are expected to have a major combined impact on the San Jacinto mountains. That face of the mountain is 10,000 feet big, he said as he referenced the photo. 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). Snow depths are expected to change multiple times over the next ten days due to mixed precipitation, including even possibly loss of snow at mid elevations due to rainfall. The State Park boundary is not marked but is near the site of the old Florians Cache, below Flat Rock. Although good tracks are now in place for most major trails (details below), cautious navigation is recommended everywhere. Snow started in Idyllwild at about 1015 on Sunday 29th, ultimately accumulating about 3.5 inches (at 5550 ft) by the afternoon of 30th, while San Jacinto Peak (10,810 ft) added only two inches of powder. Just a short . February is forecast to be somewhat more settled than the very eventful January. I put in a posthole track the entire way up, but crampons (with an ice axe) were essential at that time on the upper switchbacks above about 8300 ft due to the typical steeply angled ice obscured underneath 6-12 inches of powder (photos below). However, forecast models suggest anywhere from 6-20 inches of snow above 10,000 ft elevation spread across at least two of the three days, and the possibility of several inches of snow at mid elevations (e.g., 2-4 inches in Idyllwild). Snow cover is shallow up to about 7000 ft, but relatively heavy above 8000 ft. Forecasts the expected snowfall amount, snow accumulation, and with snowfall radar. Final precipitation numbers for Idyllwild (measured at 5550 ft elevation) across the three days were 5.06 inches of rain and 6.5 inches of snow, although only about half of the latter remained on the ground as a few inches were removed by (relatively) warm rain between snow storms. If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. Note that there are about a dozen stream crossings and sections of the trail with water flowing in them, at times for tens of feet. Spitler Peak Trail had 10 new treefall hazards, almost all in the upper switchbacks. 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 State Park Stone Creek campground is also closed. A few minor patches exist close to the top. 2nd-3rd December). Most of the PCT through the San Jacinto mountains has little more than 1-4 inches of snow to deal with. The storm sequence starts with a minor storm on the night of Tuesday 21st, which may only produce 2-3 inches of snow at all elevations, but accompanied by high winds and bitterly cold temperatures. Be prepared for trails above about 8000 ft (possibly lower in places) obscured by moderate snow, and even fresh tracks being erased by spindrift snow in places. Very cautious navigation is advised throughout the area. Feb. 28, 2023 6:07 AM PT. Devils Slide Trail is largely clear of icy snow to about 7400 ft (Middle Spring) although some extended patches remain below that. Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin are closed for the season. Monday 5th was the first day since the snow storm in early November that I did not use spikes for descending, as the icy snow in the high country was crisp and grippy in cold, cloudy conditions. Sadly this phenomenon has become much more of a factor in the past 5-10 years with freezing rainfall (rather than snow) occurring at higher elevations at higher frequency with much warmer weather systems. These conditions are expected to change significantly over the next ten days due to the highly unsettled weather forecast into early January. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Black Mountain Road also closed on 7th November to vehicle traffic at the gate 1.7 miles up from Highway 243. Snow depths measured at many locations on the trail system on 11th January are given at the foot of this posting. . UPDATE Tuesday 3rd January 2023: Following another minor overnight snow storm our fourth in the past week Anabel and I briskly broke trail up Devils Slide to Saddle Junction early this morning. On the plus side, as I had hoped, the cold meant that the exposed snow slopes from 9200 ft and above were largely firm and icy (example photo below). 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). UPDATE Wednesday 14th December 2022: Early this morning Anabel and I broke trail up Spitler Peak Trail to the PCT. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through increasingly patchy, very thin, icy snow above about 7000 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). It was near-whiteout conditions due to wild spindrift above Wellman Divide, but the new snow was firm and overall made for good snowshoeing conditions. Spikes are not needed yet, but that will change soon with increasing compaction and freeze/thaw cycles. Spikes are not essential, but many hikers may find them useful depending on their comfort level hiking on thin icy snow. On 14th I barebooted (i.e. A few cleared patches are developing below 7000 ft. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. All have been reported to US Forest Service. Spikes are strongly recommended. While many hundreds of hours of time and effort are volunteered every year, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to help cover modest operating costs. The Trail Report has adopted Seven Pines Trail as a priority for maintenance work as the trail has had a disproportionate number of lost hiker rescues in the past decade. The week from 21st-26th December may be among the warmest on record for the year-end holiday period. Half the time I go up planning to snow-shoe, I wind up staying in Micro-Spikes. Currently there is less than three feet of snow at San Jacinto Peak; I suspect it would be 5-8 feet had we had fractionally cooler conditions in the past month. Snow cover is shallow up to about 7000 ft, but relatively heavy above 8000 ft. Melting on sun-exposed slopes is already well underway, e.g., on lower Devils Slide Trail, South Ridge and Deer Springs trails. Precipitation is predicted to start falling by 6 p.m. Monday with lows in the mountains of 28 to 36 degrees and gusts up to 60 mph, according to the National Weather Service in San Diego. There was a dusting of snow in Garner Valley (4300 ft). With significant further snowfalls expected in the next week (at least), and moderate to strong winds in the high country expected for many of those days causing some daily drifting of snow, much of the trail system may remain completely or somewhat obscured by snow throughout most or all of January. This rain produces huge masses of ice in the trees, including many chunks I have estimated as weighing 40-100 lb this winter, which can dislodge dramatically once direct sunlight warms the trees. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all options. Spikes are useful at least for descending. Fire lookouts at Black Mountain and Tahquitz Peak were closed for the season ahead of schedule in anticipation of the snow storm last week. 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. Although I made a concerted effort to put in a track as faithful to the trail routes as conditions permitted, wild winds and spindrift powder on all the exposed slopes rendered that fairly pointless. They are not currently recommended for traversing moderate or higher angle slopes above 9000 ft that have challenging ice underlying powder. If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. 2-3 inches on 9th), Saddle Junction/approx. They are not currently recommended for traversing moderate or higher angle slopes above 9000 ft that have challenging ice underlying powder. Spikes not required to that elevation. Largely a day for digging out again, and getting prepared for the next major snowfall, due tonight. Devils Slide Trail has a moderately traveled track to Saddle Junction. The forecast for the last ten days of December differs radically from what was predicted just a week ago, and a major warming trend is expected rather than another cold Pacific storm. Snowshoes are not currently advisable on these slopes due to the angle of the underlying ice. Even as melting proceeds steadily (details below), trails are very icy due to daily freeze/thaw cycles and compaction from hiker traffic, and spikes are recommended throughout the trail system above about 8000 ft (lower in places). 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. Very cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. Please check this page for periodic updates the most recent is at the top throughout the multiple day storm sequence. Early on the morning of Saturday 17th I broke trail back-and-forth across the 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak which now has a lightly traveled posthole track to follow through the drifted powder (photo below). Once you reach the snow tongue of Snow Creek you will need crampons and ice axe. Although excellent tracks are now in place for almost all major trails (details below), cautious navigation is recommended everywhere. However the fresh powder is very fine and drifting heavily in the strong SW wind, and I had 2-3 inches in places in the upper Peak Trail. UPDATE Thursday 5th January 2023: We are just catching the southern edge of the highly-publicized storm currently passing through central California. The twelfth storm system of winter 2022/23 impacted the San Jacinto mountains with a minor snow storm on 29th-30th January. Forecasts are currently indicating about 30-40 inches of snow for the highest peaks of the San Jacinto mountains (>10,000 ft) between 21st and 25th February, and about 18-30 inches for Idyllwild (5000-6000 ft elevations). Icy snow cover is 80% overall, becoming increasingly patchy below about 7000 ft, and again in the sun-exposed areas above 8000 ft. Spikes are recommended, at least for descending. Spikes are not essential but will be useful for most hikers, especially for descending. Later that morning at San Jacinto Peak, I measured a windchill temperature of -26.3F (-32C), the fourth lowest temperature I have ever recorded there. Spikes were not required even for descending on 14th. Additional moderate snowfall is tentatively forecast for 28th February-1st March. In addition to snowshoes, and as conditions change, spikes are strongly recommended for the foreseeable future everywhere above about 6000ft. It is especially obscure 0.1-0.3 mile east of the Willow Creek crossing, becoming more obvious near Caramba. Fresh snowfall, melting, and freeze/thaw cycles will all combine to change trail conditions and potentially the preferred equipment for the terrain over the next week or two. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, potentially mixed with slushy and icy patches. Some of the storms are expected to be very cold with snow levels below 3000 ft, and, for example, Garner Valley may receive between 6-12 inches of snow by early March. Currently crampons, always with an ice axe, and thorough knowledge of how to use this equipment, are essential. Overall, melting is proceeding faster than expected, especially with warmer than forecast temperatures, but this weekend trails will be very icy. The steep escarpment of its north face, above Snow Creek, climbs over 10,000 feet (3,000 m) in 7 miles (11 km). Time of day, temperature, and sun exposure all have significant impacts on the nature of the snow, in turn changing the conditions underfoot, and hence both the hiking difficulty and the preferred traction device (if any). Holden said he could not recall the last time there had been an avalanche on Mount San Jacinto. Spikes are recommended at least for descending, and will become increasingly important with increasing compaction and freeze/thaw cycles. Mammoth Lakes, traditionally one of the snowiest places in California, had nearly 4 feet (1.2 meters) of snow over the past three days. The Mammoth Mountain ski resort has received 41.5 feet (12.6 meters) of snow since October and could be on a path to break the all-time snow season record of 55.7 feet (17 meters) set in 2010-2011. 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. Altitudes are approximate. Sunrise was at 6:20 am and sunset will be at 5:38 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 18min. This western side of the mountain was better protected from winds and drifting snow, and this track should largely survive until the weekend. Stone Creek campground had also closed, but I saw that it had apparently reopened for Thanksgiving weekend. Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 6000 ft, potentially lower in places. We survey the trail system daily, with hikes via different routes to San Jacinto Peak several times per week, Tahquitz Peak and vicinity at least weekly, and many other trails on other days. Spikes tend to be especially useful for descending trails. The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. Snowshoes can be used for ascending the highest peaks, but with considerable caution. By 1st February there was a somewhat meandering snowshoe track from Round Valley (and presumably Long Valley) up to San Jacinto Peak, ultimately using the East Ridge route from near Miller Peak, that generally followed lower angle terrain and avoided the traversing slopes of the Peak Trail. Their arrival followed a period of several days of temperatures well above seasonal the previous week which had produced some significant melting. Check out the Mount San Jacinto State Park, CA WinterCast. Your contribution keeps the Report available to all, free from advertising or paywalls, and independent from agencies. MT. Dutch Flat, at about 5600 ft elevation between Idyllwild and Pine Cove, recorded 0.86 inch of rain by 1300. To Tahquitz Peak snow cover averages about 40%, alternating on the 18 switchbacks between those that are largely clear (south-facing) and those that are largely snow-covered (north-facing). Conversely in places scouring by the wind means the depths can be well below the average. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. The route largely follows the established trail, but hikers coming from Long Valley over the weekend either did not find or follow my broken trail from last week, so in sections the route is unusual. Snow is constant on north aspects to 6700', and patchy on South aspects above 9000'. Sadly it is looking increasingly likely that neither storm will significantly impact the San Jacinto mountains. Altitudes are approximate. Most people hike 2-3 hours to the tram for a ride down off the mountain. It leaves the Willow Creek Trail exactly 1.0 mile from Saddle Junction (0.46 mile from the Skunk Cabbage turning), descending largely on established deer trails for 1.2 miles, meeting Willow Creek just upstream from the old Laws Camp. 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. Devils Slide Trail has a relatively well-traveled and compacted track to Saddle Junction in place already. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, potentially mixed with slushy and/or icy patches (depending upon time of day). There is a well-traveled track on light icy snow from Long Valley/Tram to Wellman Divide. Currently crampons, always with an ice axe, and advanced knowledge of how to use this equipment, are required. Current forecasts for precipitation suggest as much as three inches of rain around the elevation of Idyllwild (5000-6000 ft) between the evening of Tuesday 27th December 2022 and Friday 6th January 2023. See their announcement here. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 22-24 inches (includes 6 inches added on 5th January), Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 15 inches (5 inches snow plus unknown quantity of rain on 5th), Annies Junction/PCT Mile 180.8 (9070 ft): 17 inches (5 inches snow plus unknown quantity of rain on 5th), Long Valley (8600 ft): 8 inches (2 inches on 5th), Saddle Junction/PCT Mile 179 (8070 ft): 10 inches (2 inches snow plus unknown quantity of rain on 5th), Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 3-5 inches (1 inch snow plus >1.0 inch rain on 5th). I was very happy to find no new treefall hazards down on Spitler Peak Trail. Reliable tracks are in place (at least) for Devils Slide Trail. 24F-4C. No, it wasn't snowfall in the Santa Cruz Mountains or at Mt. Steady melting is expected with warming temperatures this week, especially at mid elevations and on sun-exposed slopes. Schwartz said her and a friend were driving west on Interstate 10, making their way to Palm Springs. 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. Top Stories. 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). 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