Make Yahoo Your Homepage Discover something new every day from News, Sports, Finance, Entertainment and more! Currently only two major trail routes have been traveled and even those may become partially obscured by drifted snow and fresh icefall. Some hikers will find spikes preferable. 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. As of the afternoon of Monday 12th, the only tracks that I saw and that are known to be in place are my snowshoe track between Humber Park and San Jacinto Peak (using Devils Slide, Wellman, and Peak trails), and the track of Kyle Eubanks from the previous evening between Long Valley and the Peak via Wellman Divide (which remained surprisingly visible in places about 15-20 hours later, showing how calm the winds were overnight). At the Peak on Thursday 17th November 2022 at 0825 the air temperature was 36.3F (2C), with a windchill temperature of 29.5F (-1C), 10% relative humidity, and a cool NW breeze sustained at 3 mph gusting to 6.3 mph. IMPORTANT UPDATE Friday 13th January: back-to-back Pacific storm systems are forecast to impact the San Jacinto mountains this weekend, the first on Saturday 14th, immediately followed by another Sunday 15th-Monday 16th January. 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. Although excellent tracks are now in place for almost all major trails cautious navigation remains recommended. Snow. Super Rare Avalanche on North Face of San Jacinto. Currently crampons, always with an ice axe, and advanced knowledge of how to use this equipment, are required. 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. Crampons are recommended for the traversing slopes. 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, the focus is on heavy snowfall expected over the next 5-6 days (and potentially again on 28th February-1st March). A significant warming trend is expected for later this week and next weekend at all elevations, with significant melting likely, before cooling slightly Monday 6th February but remaining slightly above seasonal. Precipitation at the elevation of Idyllwild fell largely as rain (1.79 inches) before turning to thunder snow starting at 1235 on Sunday afternoon (currently accumulated to 1.5 inch but still snowing as I write this). Locations in Pine Cove up to 6500 ft were reporting 3.1 to 3.8 inches of rain by 0500 today. It is safest for all concerned that hikers hike the Trail rather than the highways. The Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail has a well-traveled track to follow throughout its length, snow cover is about 80%. The State Park Stone Creek campground is also closed. They are now invaluable on heavily traveled, compacted, icy tracks (before they clear of snow in the coming weeks) such as Devils Slide, Ernie Maxwell, and Deer Springs trails, at least, especially mornings when conditions tend to be most icy, and for descending. If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 8 inches (8-9 inches), Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 4 inches (total 4 inches). Skyline Trail is now largely clear, but has very limited patchy, thin, icy snow above about 7200 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). At the Peak on Wednesday 9th November 2022 at 0820 the air temperature was 14.5F (-10C), with a windchill temperature of -7.8F (-22C), 100% relative humidity, and a sharp due West wind sustained at 20 mph gusting to 30.5 mph. South Ridge Trail (surveyed 26th and 30th November) is now functionally clear of snow to Tahquitz Peak with only 1-2% icy snow cover overall. While snowfall accompanying the first of those storms may be light, perhaps 2-4 inches in Idyllwild and 4-6 inches in the high country, strong winds at the highest peaks are tentatively forecast to produce extremely cold windchill conditions, similar to 15th February (see below). Firstly because it is really unsafe, that is a busy and winding mountain road, not remotely a route designed for pedestrians. Visitors who are leaving the 34 minutes ago. Lying within Mount San Jacinto State Park it is the highest both in the range and the county, and serves as the southern border of the San Gorgonio Pass. Only five of these require cutting, and I was able to remove three by hand last week. This storm is expected to have two periods of precipitation, one each on 11th and 12th. 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). Spikes are useful at least for descending. In Idyllwild (at 5550 ft) it started raining at 1100, where it has been relatively slow to accumulate so far, with 0.4 inch by 1500. Although good tracks are now in place for most major trails (details below), cautious navigation is recommended everywhere. Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 45 inches, heavily drifted, Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 40 inches (45 inches), Annies Junction/PCT Mile 180.8 (9070 ft): 44 inches (45-48 inches), Tahquitz Peak (8836 ft): 25 inches, heavily drifted to 40 inches in places (measured 20th January), Seven Pines Trail junction with Deer Springs Trail (8700 ft): 36 inches, Strawberry Junction/PCT Mile 183 (8100 ft): 15 inches, Saddle Junction/PCT Mile 179 (8070 ft): 19 inches (21 inches), Suicide Rock Trail junction with Deer Springs Trail (6950 ft): 1-3 inches, Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 2-4 inches (5-6 inches), Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 0-2 inches (3 inches). 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. 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). The latest Trail Report (linked here) mentions the increasing avalanche risk with recent heavy wind-loaded snowfall on top of the icy pre-existing snow, and how avalanches occur every winter on the north face (contrary to erroneous information in recent local media stories). Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin, and the State Park campground at Stone Creek, are closed for the season. It is especially obscure 0.1-0.3 mile east of the Willow Creek crossing, becoming more obvious near Caramba. The first number is the current average total snow depth at that location followed in parentheses by the maximum depth where known so far this winter, generally immediately following the major storm sequence on 14th-17th January 2023. The northeast . Some hikers will find spikes are useful at least for descending. PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 4-5 inches (5.5 inches on 12th December), Marion Mountain Trail at junction with PCT (8700 ft): 4-6 inches (6 inches on 12th December), Long Valley (8600 ft): 3-4 inches (5-6 inches on 12th December), Strawberry Junction (8100 ft): 3 inches (4 inches on 12th December), Saddle Junction/approx. While the shallow icy snow should melt steadily over the next few days, 4WD/AWD vehicles are recommended. The first number is the current total snow depth, followed in parentheses by the greatest depth of the winter to date following the latest storm on 11th-12th December. South Ridge Road is clear of ice and snow. I measured an average of about four inches of snow at Old Lookout Flat, although with some deeper drifts in the trail. We surveyed the PCT where it crosses Highway 74 (approx. Note that temperatures fluctuating either side of freezing are forecast for both mid and upper elevations starting in a few days time. However the snow conditions may not be suitable for snowshoeing on certain slopes, depending on the ice conditions below the surface due to multiple freezing rain incidents this winter. However there was a lot of rime ice starting to melt and fall from trees on upper Spitler (photos below). Most major trails now have a track through the snow to follow, details have been updated below. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 2-4 inches (was 12 inches on 9th November), Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 2-4 inches (was approx. Forecasts remain more uncertain about the second wave of stormy weather on 16th-18th January. Spikes will likely become increasingly useful over the next few days and weeks as established trails become consolidated by hiker traffic and undergo freeze-thaw cycles. 2-3 inches on 9th November), Saddle Junction/approx. Average snow cover is 40%, but is nearly continuous near Humber Park. 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. A short video giving a feel for current snow conditions at San Jacinto Peak is available here on YouTube. Combined with a weakening sun at this time of year, snow melt will generally be slow at upper elevations, and conditions will be ideal for freeze/thaw cycles and hence icy trails. Tracks of myself and a couple of others from recent days were largely visible up Devils Slide Trail, and I barebooted to Saddle Junction through thin powder overlying ice. "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. Report flooding to the . Spikes are recommended especially in the morning as the snow is now hard, compacted and very icy in places. Altitudes are approximate. Every year seems to have its unique challenges and 2022 has been no exception. There is a very well-traveled track through increasingly patchy thin icy snow from Saddle Junction to Tahquitz Peak. With a rapidly changing climate in the region in recent years, it has become increasingly common for there to be little or no difference in snow quantities at mid and higher elevations, often because the high country remains above the cloud, and this system was no exception. Snowshoes can be rented at our Adventure Center. Forecasts indicate we will get a few more inches of snow overnight on 2nd-3rd January, and again on Thursday 5th January. Rapid melting of snow on sun-exposed slopes and freeze-thaw cycles will combine to change trail conditions and potentially the preferred equipment for the terrain. The high country remained above the cloud for this one, with no fresh snowfall above about 8000 ft. 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). 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 above about 7500 ft currently remain lightly covered with patchy icy snow (more continuous above about 9000 ft). 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). Above Little Round Valley there are at least half-a-dozen tracks ascending toward San Jacinto Peak, none of which entirely accurately follow the established trail route. However excellent well-traveled and compacted tracks are now in place for almost all major trails (details below). Potentially stormy weather forecast for four periods in the past ten days all failed to significantly impact the San Jacinto mountains. Areas here at 6500-7000 ft had had much less snow than a few miles further north, only 0.5-1.0 inch depth. This will continue to be the case for at least a week, given fresh snowfall expected. The rainfall totals at mid elevations were remarkable, and it is tempting to ponder what the snowfall totals could have been in the mountain communities and in the high country had the air temperatures been just a few degrees cooler. Seven Pines Trail has one set of hiker tracks through the snow since the storm in early November 2022. All have been reported to US Forest Service. Nevertheless, snowshoes will be valuable anywhere off trail above about 8000ft for the foreseeable future, and on trail where tracks have not yet been broken. Sadly it is looking increasingly likely that neither storm will significantly impact the San Jacinto mountains. Holden said he could not recall the last time there had been an avalanche on Mount San Jacinto. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 40-45 inches [2 inches] (45-48 inches), drifted >50 inches in places, Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 45 inches, heavily drifted, measured 23rd January, Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 40 inches [2 inches] (45 inches), Annies Junction/PCT Mile 180.8 (9070 ft): 44 inches [4 inches] (48 inches), Tahquitz Peak (8836 ft): 25 inches, heavily drifted to 40 inches in places, measured 20th January, Seven Pines Trail junction with Deer Springs Trail (8700 ft): 36 inches, measured 23rd January, Long Valley (8600 ft): 22 inches [2 inches] (24 inches), Strawberry Junction/PCT Mile 183 (8100 ft): 15 inches, measured 23rd January, Saddle Junction/PCT Mile 179 (8070 ft): 22 inches [5 inches] (22 inches), Suicide Rock Trail junction with Deer Springs Trail (6950 ft): 3 inches, measured 23rd January, Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 4-5 inches [4 inches] (6 inches) already melting afternoon of 30th, Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 0-2 inches [3.5 inches] (3-4 inches) rapidly melting afternoon of 30th. 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). Following an unusually warm weekend, multiple atmospheric river storms will bring cold, cloudy weather with variable precipitation from Tuesday 27th December well into the first week of January. If there are Road Closed signs across Fern Valley Road at its junction with Forest Drive likely the case at least on weekends and holidays when significant snow is present then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. Snowshoes are not currently advisable on these slopes due to the angle of the underlying ice. In the week since the last storm we have surveyed trails around Tahquitz Peak twice, plus South Ridge, Spitler Peak, and Marion Mountain trails, among others. Consequently the next comprehensive Report update will probably be published on Wednesday 15th February. Strong winds expected on 11th-12th, and again on 14th, will likely obscure many tracks. The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. There is precipitation forecast from Wednesday 28th into the first week of 2023. Spikes tend to be especially useful for descending trails. The station is at an elevation of 2,600 feet in the San Jacinto Mountains. Thank you for taking the time to read this. 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. You'll need to leave pups at home dogs aren't allowed on this trail. Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. However they are not required, depending on your comfort level with postholing in drifted snow of moderate depth. 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). Measured snow depths as of late morning/early afternoon today are: San Jacinto Peak (10,810 ft) 38 inches, at least 14 new in this storm; Wellman Divide (9700 ft) 30 inches, with 15 new in this storm; Annies Junction at 9070 ft the highest point of the PCT in Southern California 30 inches, with 14 new in this storm; Saddle Junction (8100ft) 15 inches, about 7-8 new in this storm; Devils Slide Trailhead at Humber Park (6520 ft) 2 inches, all from this storm. Snow Summit. 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. UPDATE 11th November 2022: conditions for trails both north and south of Tahquitz Peak have been updated below, with photo, based on our hike this morning. Snowshoes are dangerous due to the angle of the icy snow. Snowshoes will remain valuable anywhere off trail above about 8000 ft for the foreseeable future. Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. 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. SNOW DEPTHS measured (largely) on 21st November 2022 are as follows, with depths from 9th November 2022 in parentheses where known. The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. Further strong winds and blowing powder had eliminated much of these tracks again by Wednesday, and I again largely re-broke trail that day too. UPDATE Tuesday 10th January: Another minor and relatively warm storm is passing through our mountains today. 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. Traction devices like microspikes or crampons are highly recommended if you plan to hike into the wilderness. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds there has been drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails. Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. 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. Devils Slide Trail has an excellent compacted track to follow to Saddle Junction. Snow Creek and San Jacinto Peak to Tram Hard 4.7 (99) San Jacinto Wilderness Photos (5,943) Directions Print/PDF map Length 28.3 miElevation gain 10,242 ftRoute type Point to point Try this 28.3-mile point-to-point trail near Whitewater, California. Holden said he could not recall the last time there had been an avalanche on Mount San Jacinto. However it is thinning rapidly everywhere, and will look radically different in a week or so. 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). Snowshoes are likely to become useful (even essential in early January), at least above about 9000 ft, if there is significant snowfall during the coming week or so as forecast. The next comprehensive update to the Report will hopefully be tomorrow evening, Friday 6th. My Alpine start meant that all layers remained firm throughout the ascent. Conditions are forecast to remain very unsettled for the first week of January. All trails above about 6500 ft remain lightly (or above 9000 ft, moderately) snow-covered. 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. 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). 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. Mammoth Lakes, traditionally one of the snowiest places in California, had nearly 4 feet (1.2 meters) of snow over the past three days. Note that the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has announced they will be closed tomorrow, Saturday 25th, due to extreme weather. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all options. 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. The Ernie Maxwell Trail [surveyed 10th January] has minor patches of snow along its entire length, however it is largely clear for long sections, and the remaining snow is rarely icy. Temperatures will climb steadily this week and be well above seasonal for at least 21st-28th December. Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. Seven Pines Trail has one set of hiker tracks through the snow since the storm in early November 2022. However the remaining snow patches are icy in the morning. With the light dusting of fresh powder overnight, accompanied by strong winds causing extensive drifting, prior tracks had been partially obscured everywhere and almost completely erased above 8900 ft so I was again breaking trail in the high country. Spikes are not needed yet, but that will change soon with increasing compaction and freeze/thaw cycles. San Jacinto State Park boundary (Strawberry Junction, Round Valley, Tamarack Valley or Little Round Valley) contact State Park Headquarters 1-951-659-2607. . Winter Hiking: Dangerous conditions exist when snow and ice conditions are present. Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 5000 ft, potentially lower in places. Currently only one major trail route has been traveled and even that is partially obscured by icefall, melting and drifted snow. While fresh snow may be optimum for snowshoeing for the next couple of weeks, snow at all elevations will become increasingly firm and icy following multiple freeze-thaw cycles, and compaction by increasing hiker traffic in places, and I cannot overemphasize the importance of having both appropriate equipment and the right skill set for the terrain. One thing Holden was sure of, however, is that Sundays avalanche appeared to be no joke. Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 5000 ft, potentially lower in places. February has been more settled than the very eventful January, but temperatures remain on something of a rollercoaster ride. While all time and labor is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to cover costs. Conditions will remain very unsettled well into the third week of January. There is a well-traveled track to follow through the very light and patchy 1-3 inches of icy snow. In general most hikers will likely prefer to use spikes at least for descending down to about 10,000 ft (or lower). No tracks had made it as far as Chinquapin from Saddle Junction at that time. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. Vehicles not parked in these spaces may be ticketed and/or towed. As mentioned above, crampons with hiking poles and an ice axe, depending on terrain are currently very useful everywhere above about 9000 ft. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) 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. Melting has already reduced the snow cover to 90% as far as Old Lookout Flat (7600 ft). 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). Average snow cover is 60%, but is nearly continuous near Humber Park. The Ernie Maxwell Trail is largely clear of icy snow, although quite a few patches remain, especially close to Humber Park. Snowshoes can be used for ascending the highest peaks, but with considerable caution. Note that temperatures fluctuating either side of freezing are forecast for both mid and upper elevations for the foreseeable future. Given cold temperatures for the foreseeable future, melting is expected to slow (or largely stop in the high country). As described above, crampons with hiking poles and an ice axe, depending on terrain are currently very useful everywhere above about 9000 ft. [Checked 18th January by Anne and Anabel. My track from last week largely followed the established route of the trail, especially below the Fuller Ridge junction, but higher up the track is much more direct in places. Long Valley (8600 ft) has received about 1.0 inch fresh snow this morning. South Ridge Trail from the top of South Ridge Road to Tahquitz Peak has a relatively well-traveled track to follow through the very light and patchy 1-3 inches of icy snow. 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. 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. Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 0 inch (no snow, 1.26 inches rain on 10th). On the north side, a location just south-east of Banning in San Gorgonio Pass recorded a gust of 92 mph. Palm Springs South-West: Idyllwild-Pine Cove. Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 6000 ft, potentially lower in places. 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