Strong winds expected on 11th-12th, and again on 14th, will likely obscure many tracks. This is followed by steady moderate to heavy snowfall starting in the afternoon of Wednesday 22nd and continuing into the early hours of Sunday 26th February. However, relatively well-traveled tracks are now in place for most major trails (details below). 59mi . 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. 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 State Park campground at Stone Creek is also closed. After a relatively benign day, it started snowing gently at 1340, and has become steady with large wet flakes in the past hour or so. All trails above about 6500 ft remain lightly (or above 9000 ft, moderately) snow-covered. 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. The storm was relatively mild, as might be expected from an atmospheric river system pulling moisture in from subtropical latitudes at this relatively early season, and as a result the freeze level was relatively high for most of the time that precipitation fell. Spikes are currently recommended throughout the trail system above about 7500 ft, potentially lower in places. Skyline Trail is now largely clear, but has very limited patchy, thin, icy snow above about 7200 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). Thank you for taking the time to read this. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 3 inches, Devils Slide Trail at Humber Park (6550 ft): 2.5 inches (melting already underway this afternoon). No tracks had made it as far as Chinquapin from Saddle Junction at that time. Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 3.5 inches (total 3.5 inch). SNOW DEPTHS measured (largely) on 21st November 2022 are as follows, with depths from 9th November 2022 in parentheses where known. Black Mountain Road closed on 7th November to vehicle traffic at the gate 1.7 miles up from Highway 243 (see Forest Service website regarding this closure here). Altitudes are approximate. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all options. The Ernie Maxwell Trail [surveyed 5th January] has patchy snow along its entire length, however it is largely clear for long sections, and the remaining snow is soft. Today, in Mount San Jacinto State Park, snow showers are forecasted. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Currently trails above about 7500 ft (lower in places) are largely obscured by moderate to deep snow. A winter storm will continue to move through California today then into the Four Corners on Sunday bringing significant mountain snow, strong winds with blizzard conditions, lower elevation snow where snow is unusual, and well below normal temperatures. As mentioned last week, current trail conditions are oddly reminiscent of spring, with snow distribution and iciness typical of April rather than December. Through and below Little Round Valley, my track almost entirely follows the established trail. All trails above about 7500 ft are currently remain lightly (or above 9000 ft, moderately) snow-covered. Such warm conditions will soon be a distant memory. Although snow depths are not generally sufficient to obscure the routes of the major trails, cautious navigation is recommended everywhere for the next few days in particular until tracks through the snow are in place. Even Devils Slide Trail was largely obscured in deep drifted powder (photo below). He has just reported storm snow totals of 5-6 inches at Wellman Divide (9700 ft) and four inches in both Round and Long valleys from his descending hike. Spikes are strongly recommended as the snow is now hard, compacted and very icy in places. This is a summary of conditions following the second significant Pacific storm of winter 2022/23 to impact the San Jacinto mountains. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park remains open and the parking area has been largely plowed. This is a genuine relief after such a long, hot, and largely dry last 6-7 months. However the snow conditions may not be suitable for snowshoeing on certain slopes, as described above. Spikes are not required. Initially a cold system that brought 2-3 inches of snow to elevations between 4500 ft and 9000 ft. A short video summary of what we found when we broke trail up Devils Slide that morning. Areas here at 6500-7000 ft had had much less snow than a few miles further north, only 0.5-1.0 inch depth. The second week of January is expected to be relatively warm and sunny, so extensive melting will start, especially at mid elevations. Remarkably Tropical Storm Kay did not add any new treefall hazards to this trail. Winter is a real bona fide season at Mount San Jacinto State Park. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all options. There was a further 0.5 inch dusting of snow above 8000 ft on Thursday 29th (as I describe in this video). This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Your contribution keeps the Report available to all, free from advertising or paywalls, and independent from agencies. Thank you so much for your support. The peak is also frequently called Mount San Jacinto. Forecasts remain more uncertain about the second wave of stormy weather on 16th-18th January. Current known total accumulations are 4 inches in Idyllwild, 6 inches at Devils Slide Trailhead, 9 inches at Saddle Junction, and 8 inches at Long Valley. Idyllwild received 2.75 inches, and I measured five inches at San Jacinto Peak on my hike through the storm this morning, with 3-4 inches at locations in between. Lightly-traveled snowshoe and/or posthole tracks radiate away from Saddle Junction around the meadow trail and south toward Chinquapin Flat, but I have not checked how accurately they follow established trail routes or how far they continue. In my recent experience off-trail snow is now also largely too shallow and/or patchy for snowshoes. Combined with a weak sun at this time of year, snow melt will generally be very slow at upper elevations, and conditions will be ideal for freeze/thaw cycles and hence icy trails. 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. Thank you so much for your support. So, to see something like this happen is very rare.. Average snow cover is 60%, but is nearly continuous near Humber Park. At the Peak on Monday 21st November 2022 at 1610 the air temperature was 36.5F (3C), with a windchill temperature of 28.0F (-2C), 9% relative humidity, and a steady WSW breeze sustained at 6 mph gusting to 9.2 mph. In general most hikers will likely prefer to use spikes at least for descending down to about 10,000 ft (or lower). Vehicles not parked in these spaces may be ticketed and/or towed. Tap on a box to see the date. So, that avalanche looks very large.. There is a well-traveled track on the lowest section of Deer Springs Trail continuing out to Suicide Rock. Precipitation turned to occasional light snow in Long Valley at about 1330, with an accumulation by 1550 of just 0.5 inch. If you don't have previous steep snow experience, please seriously consider whether it's a good idea for you to hike where snow is on the ground. This was immediately followed by a milder storm on 22nd-23rd that brought heavy snowfall with 13 inches in Idyllwild across a 30 hour period (measured at 5550 ft), and about 18 inches in Long Valley (8600 ft). I was very happy to find no new treefall hazards down on Spitler Peak Trail. Between November 2021 and May 2022, 61 downed trees were removed and almost the entire trail thoroughly trimmed and cleared. Sign up for Alert San Diego notifications for all your telephone numbers. A few minor patches exist close to the top. 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. Devils Slide Trail is functionally clear of snow below 7600 ft, about two miles up, and then snow cover is about 60% up to Saddle Junction but becoming almost continuous within 0.2 mile of the junction. Seven Pines Trail has one set of hiker tracks through the snow since the storm in early November 2022. In general temperatures are expected to warm to above average into next month at all elevations, especially at the highest elevations in the first week of February. Thursday 5th January saw the fifth storm in the past ten days in the San Jacinto mountains. Forecasts are increasingly confident of a moderate storm on Sunday 11th, with up to 1.5 inch of rain at the elevation of Idyllwild, turning into 1-3 inches of light snow on Sunday night, while 8-14 inches of snow are forecast for the high country. Largely a day for digging out again, and getting prepared for the next major snowfall, due tonight. From there I put in a direct ascending track roughly following the old East Ridge Trail to the Peak. Trails remain very icy due to daily freeze/thaw cycles and compaction from hiker traffic, so spikes are recommended throughout the trail system above about 8000 ft (lower in places). Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 6000 ft, potentially lower in places. There was thin patchy snow at the trailhead (4900 ft) and then it was largely continuous above 5800 ft. An excellent track is easy to follow to Little Round Valley. Deer Springs Trail has an excellent posthole track to follow along its entire length. This may change after the weekend. It stopped snowing at about 0800. Snowfall at the elevation of Long Valley (8600 ft) has been similarly steady, and 3-4 inches of fresh powder there takes the total depth close to one foot. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 9th November 2022 are as follows. They are strongly recommended on certain moderate and higher angle slopes, at a minimum on the Peak Trail above Wellman Divide, the Wellman Trail, Deer Springs Trail above Little Round Valley, and uppermost South Ridge Trail, and on both flanks but critically on the north face of Tahquitz Peak. 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. My posthole/glissading track between LRV and San Jacinto Peak is very direct and steep, and of limited help to an ascending hiker. Cautious navigation remains required for those who do not have significant experience of hiking this 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. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 4 inches (storm total 3.5 inches), Devils Slide Trail at Humber Park (6550 ft): 3.5 inches (storm total 3.5 inches). This storm is expected to have two periods of precipitation, one each on 11th and 12th. Final totals for Idyllwild for the three day storm event were 6.5 inches of snow, plus an impressive 5.06 inches of rain. Spikes are not essential but will be useful for most hikers, especially for descending. Check out the Mount San Jacinto State Park, CA WinterCast. Deer Springs Trail (surveyed 8th December) is functionally clear of ice to Strawberry Junction (8100 ft). At the Peak on Thursday 29th December 2022 at 0910 the air temperature was 25.8F (-3C), with a windchill temperature of 7.2F (-14C), 81% relative humidity, and a harsh WNW wind sustained at 12 mph gusting to 25.4 mph. On 2nd, 5th, and 6th we barebooted to San Jacinto Peak on well-traveled and compacted tracks through increasingly patchy light icy snow. Spikes will likely become more increasingly useful over the next few days and weeks as established trails become consolidated by hiker traffic and undergo freeze-thaw cycles. Idyllwild (data from 5550 ft) received a prodigious 4.01 inches of rain in the 31 hours starting at midnight on Monday 7th. Alternatively snowshoes could have been used, depending on personal preference and time of day. Spikes are recommended. Long Valley added about 4-6 inches of snow overnight, and a little less than that during the day today. 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. 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. 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). Early morning hikes to San Jacinto Peak have generally had icy snow underfoot with sufficient bite for grippy boots, allowing me to bareboot all the way to San Jacinto Peak. The freeze level has remained around 7500 ft for most of today, but is forecast to drop overnight closer to 6000 ft. Measurements taken on Monday 30th were unchanged by Wednesday 1st. If hiking/snowshoeing/skiing into the State Wilderness, you must fill out a wilderness day-use permit. Seven Pines Trail has one set of hiker tracks through the snow since the storm in early November 2022. There is a very well-traveled track from Saddle Junction to Tahquitz Peak (multiple photos below). In Idyllwild for several days both overnight low and daytime high temperatures will be more typical of March or even April than of late December. KPBS. There are five new major treefall hazards, plus many other limbs and branches, across the trail between the Suicide Rock junction and the Marion Mountain Trail junction. The next comprehensive Report update is not expected before Wednesday 18th January. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there is extensive drifting, often accumulating in the trails. Spitler Peak Trail has a very visible boot track through light snow to the PCT. Snowfall in the high country has been somewhat below expectations, with nine inches at San Jacinto Peak (for a current total depth of about 16-18 inches), and 5-6 inches in Long Valley (8600ft, total c.6 inches). Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 5000 ft, potentially lower in places. A double storm has been forecast as a possibility between Monday 28th November and Sunday 4th December. Although excellent tracks are now in place for almost all major trails cautious navigation remains recommended. This is one of the largest gains in elevation over such a small horizontal distance in the contiguous United States . I put spikes on at the Peak for the descent and ultimately kept on my Kahtoola microspikes until about 9000 ft, one mile north of Saddle Junction. Marion Mountain Trail has a very well-defined track to follow. On 24th the road had about 30% patchy ice cover. Storm systems forecast for 21st-24th and 28th February are all predicted to include severe windchill temperatures near or below -20F (-29C). Above that elevation, icy snow is largely continuous to Saddle Junction. 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. Three numbers are given: the first number is the current average total snow depth at that location, followed in brackets by the new snow accumulation from the storm on 29th-30th January, and finally in parentheses by the maximum depth where known so far this winter, generally on 18th January following the major storm sequence on 14th-17th January 2023. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 0-1 inch (was 3 inches on 9th November), Devils Slide Trail at Humber Park (6550 ft): 0 inch (was 2.5 inches on 9th November), Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 0 inch (was <1 inch on 9th November). That said, temperatures in the high country are much more typical of December than April! The rainfall totals at mid elevations were unremarkable, especially compared to those of the storm in early November (discussed here). Three significant trees are now down across the trail, including two major hazards (one new in gale force winds on 26th January) that are not easy to hike around both roughly halfway along the trail. 10,804 ft San Jacinto Peak (often designated Mount San Jacinto, pronounced or ) is a 10,834 ft (3,302 m) peak in the San Jacinto Mountains, in Riverside County, California. Snowshoes will remain valuable anywhere off trail above about 8000 ft for the foreseeable future. In summary there are good tracks in place through the very shallow snow, and spikes are not required (but may be useful for some hikers depending on their experience in thin icy snow). 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. Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 3.0 inches (storm total 3.0 inches). In the high country temperatures will be more like April or May, some 10-20F above seasonal, before finally cooling (but still remaining above average) in the last couple of days of the year. UPDATE Tuesday 10th January: Another minor and relatively warm storm is passing through our mountains today. Hikers should be prepared for temperatures generally 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). Your contribution keeps the Report available to all, free from advertising or paywalls, and independent from agencies. 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. Seven Pines Trail has not been traveled since the early November storm, at least not in its uppermost section, and there is no track to follow through the snow. On cold mornings the trail will be icy and some hikers will find spikes are useful, however on warmer days and afternoons spikes are not required. Consequently the trail conditions and snow depths reported herein will change dramatically over the next few days. On Fuller Ridge Trail there are five major treefall hazards obstructing the trail in the 1.5 mile section nearest to the campground (PCT Miles 189-190.5). Avalanche risk in the high country is currently minimal due to snow depths and conditions, with the exception of the traditionally unstable north face of San Jacinto Peak which avalanches to some extent every winter. 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. 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. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) 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 light WNW wind sustained at 5 mph gusting to 9.9 mph. While the shallow icy snow should melt steadily over the next few days, 4WD/AWD vehicles are recommended. 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. Spikes are not required. Forecast models have a higher degree of confidence for the Tuesday storm than the storm next weekend. Snow depths are currently suitable for snowshoeing everywhere above about 8000 ft, potentially lower in places. South Ridge Road is clear of ice and snow. Mount San Jacinto State Park. There are two new treefall hazards to pass on the upper trail. On the afternoon of Monday 6th I was treated to moody clouds and virga, a cloud base just above my head at San Jacinto Peak, and the briefest possible flurry of small snow flakes while at the Peak (but nothing settled). The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. The Wellman Trail from Annies Junction to Wellman Divide has about 40% icy snow cover. Recently I have mentioned the challenges of hard, icy snow underfoot and the value of using spikes (and/or crampons) especially for descending and traversing. Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 3 inches (all from latest storms, admixed with 5.06 inches rain on 14th-16th) already melting steadily on 18th. For example, San Jacinto Peak received about 9 inches of fresh powder (on top of about 2-4 patchy inches of icy snow remaining from November) on Sunday 11th, with an additional inch falling on Monday 12th. I measured 15 inches of snow during a check of Devils Slide trailhead (6520 ft) at Humber Park this morning. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. Spikes tend to be especially useful for descending trails. 43 minutes ago Distance: 8km. UPDATE #1 for 10th November 2022: We hiked Spitler Peak Trail to its junction with the PCT this morning. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through increasingly patchy, very thin, icy snow above about 7000 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). Three periods of cold, cloudy days are now expected over the next ten days, but little if any precipitation.]. Snow cover is essentially continuous from Strawberry Junction to San Jacinto Peak, although patches are starting to clear below 8500 ft (south of the top of the Marion Mountain Trail). I descended via Deer Springs Trail, breaking trail snowshoeing through virgin powder all the way down to the Suicide Rock Trail junction. Holden said he could not recall the last time there had been an avalanche on Mount San Jacinto. Unusually for me, I followed the entire route of the established trail down to Little Round Valley. Three significant trees are now down across the trail, including two major hazards (one new in gale force winds on 26th January) that are not easy to hike around both roughly halfway along the trail. All trails above about 5500 ft are currently snow-covered. Temperatures may be mild enough to produce rain at mid elevations, for example totaling less than 0.25 inch in Idyllwild, while snow accumulation above 10,000 ft elevation is currently forecast to be a dusting, perhaps few inches at most. On Friday 20th I broke South Ridge Trail to Tahquitz Peak. Most notable for our region is the remaining uncertainty within the meteorological models, which could result in us receiving half (or double!) Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. Both trails were virtually completely clear of snow. 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. There is a well-traveled track from Saddle Junction to Tahquitz Peak. However the high country has been largely above this precipitation, with the sun even trying to peek out at times in Long Valley, and only about another inch of snow was added there this morning. Above seasonal temperatures will continue until Sunday 27th November. The traversing slopes above Wellmans Divide (roughly 9800-10,500 ft) were extremely firm early in the morning and potentially treacherous. Hikers who have an ice axe (and know how to use it) may find it useful in places on this short section of trail. With compaction of the trails over the next few days, snowshoes will become less useful on-trail, however they will remain valuable for off-trail travel at the highest elevations for the foreseeable future. This is a summary of conditions following the tenth and eleventh Pacific storms of winter 2022/23 to impact the San Jacinto range, that were basically a double atmospheric river event spread across 14th-17th January. 24F-4C. Reliable tracks are in place (at least) for Devils Slide Trail through to San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, and for the entire Deer Springs Trail. Some hikers may continue to find spikes useful for some of the minor icy patches but they are no longer required. The 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak has a lightly traveled posthole track to follow through the drifted powder. The Get it Done app can help you report blocked storm drains, potholes, and broken streetlights. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) 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. Those systems are summarized here: Conditions will remain very unsettled throughout the second and third weeks of January. Trail conditions are updated below. Note that tracks are being obscured very quickly by drifting of snow from strong winds, sometimes in hours or even minutes (see photo below). 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. The open section of trail below 5800 ft is clear of snow. The latter includes interpreting the snow/ice conditions, understanding your physical and mental abilities, and conservative decision making. MT. WEATHER UPDATE 23rd December: forecasts have been shifting dramatically in recent days. I made a concerted effort to put in a track as faithful to the trail routes as conditions permitted, both up and down. Strong winds expected on 11th-12th February, and again on 14th, will likely obscure many tracks with spindrift. Snow is constant on north aspects to 6700', and patchy on South aspects above 9000'. Most of this snow had melted prior to my hike to San Jacinto Peak on 31st December. Melting may be slow and largely confined to the most sun-exposed slopes, but freeze/thaw cycles, compaction, and low overnight temperatures may lead to very icy conditions. Current expectations are only for 1-2 inches of snow at mid elevations (e.g., Idyllwild) and not much more at higher elevations, perhaps 2-3 inches with each storm. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 8 inches (8-9 inches), Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 4 inches (total 4 inches). NA. 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