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. 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. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 19th December (east side) or 15th December (west side) 2022 are as follows. Very shallow snow is often icy and potentially perilous, while deeper powder can actually be much safer, albeit slow-going for most hikers. Trails above about 8500 ft currently remain lightly covered with patchy icy snow (more continuous above about 9000 ft on the west side, 9900 ft on the east). Yesterday afternoon we checked Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park, and measured an average snow depth of 26 inches. At the Peak 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. Spikes are recommended at least for descending upper Deer Springs Trail. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 1st January 2023 are as follows. Spikes are not required for ascending, but some hikers will find them useful at least for descending the uppermost section. 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). It continued to drizzle in Idyllwild all day, slowly accumulating to about 0.25 inch of rain. 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. 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. Deer Springs Trail has a posthole track to follow along its entire length. Some hikers may continue to find spikes useful for some of the minor icy patches but they are no longer required. Every year seems to have its challenges and it is clear already that 2023 will be no exception. 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. Holden said he could not recall the last time there had been an avalanche on Mount San Jacinto. South Ridge Trail [updated 24th December] has about 30% icy snow cover from the top of South Ridge Road to Old Lookout Flat (7600 ft). Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin, and the State Park campground at Stone Creek, are closed for the season. Due to the very high freeze level snowfall was restricted to a light dusting above 8200 ft, increasing to one inch above 9000 ft and 1.5 inch above 10,000 ft. Impacts will be minimal on high country trails, but trails between 7000-9000 ft with pre-existing snow may be a mix of slush, snow and ice, and will require some caution. Note that averages are given; due to strong winds and considerable powder there is extreme drifting. SNOW DEPTHS measured on or around 28th November 2022 are as follows, with depths after the last significant storm (on 9th November) for comparison in parentheses where known. From the top of Marion Mountain Trail icy snow cover is about 90% to Little Round Valley, although there are a few lengthy clear areas on sun-exposed sections. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through very thin icy snow above 7000 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). Mountain High. Two powerful systems will bring heavy snow and areas of blizzard conditions across southern and interior Alaska. 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. Schwartz, who has lived in more avalanche-prone areas of New York state and Vermont, said Sunday was her first time seeing an avalanche. Trails remain icy due to daily freeze/thaw cycles and compaction from hiker traffic, and spikes are useful throughout the trail system above about 9000 ft (lower in places). 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. Spikes will become increasingly useful over the next few days and weeks as established trails become consolidated by hiker traffic and undergo freeze-thaw cycles. Very cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. If the Report is useful to you in any way, please consider using this link to the Donate page. Devils Slide Trail has an excellent compacted track to follow to Saddle Junction. 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. Thank you so much for your support. You will encounter 35 to 45 degree snow slopes, with the angle increasing as you get near the top. 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. Big Bear Mountain Resort. This trail has had limited hiker traffic since November 2018, largely because Dark Canyon Road has only been open for a few months since February 2019. Dark Canyon Road (4S02), the access to Seven Pines Trail, and Santa Rosa Truck Trail (7S02) also closed to vehicle traffic for the season on 7th November 2022. It has stopped snowing both in Idyllwild (current storm total 0.75 inch snow plus 1.14 inches of rain) and at San Jacinto Peak (9 inches snow). On both days I was able to ascend barebooting to about 8800 ft on 30th and to 9200 ft on 1st, before putting on crampons. This morning I broke South Ridge Trail to Tahquitz Peak. Semi trucks parked at the Golden Acorn Casino & Travel Center in Boulevard are shown on Feb. 24, 2023. Obviously these depths are expected to change dramatically over the next few days. There is a very well-traveled track from Saddle Junction to Tahquitz Peak (multiple photos below). At the Peak on Friday 6th January 2023 at 0930 the air temperature was 25.7F (-4C), with a windchill temperature of 14.7F (-10C), 44% relative humidity, and a chilly NNW breeze sustained at 5 mph gusting to 10.6 mph. Three significant trees are now down across the trail, including two major hazards (one new in gale force winds on 26th) that are not easy to hike around both roughly halfway along the trail. Waterproof or highly water resistant footwear is recommended. There is an excellent snowshoe track to follow on the Wellman Trail and the Peak Trail up to San Jacinto Peak. 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. Spikes are recommended, at least for descending. 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. At the Peak on Thursday 22nd December 2022 at 0910 the air temperature was 39.9F (4C), with a windchill temperature of 30.4F (-1C), 13% relative humidity, and a light WNW wind sustained at 9 mph gusting to 13.8 mph. The 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak has no steps to follow through the steeply angled ice with overlying deep snow. As described below, there were only about three inches at Saddle Junction (PCT Mile 179) yesterday. Very cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. 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. Snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. Although excellent tracks are now in place for some major trails (as outlined below), cautious navigation is recommended everywhere for the next few days in particular. Currently, and increasingly as snow conditions change, spikes are strongly recommended for the foreseeable future everywhere above about 7000 ft, lower in places. South Ridge Trail from the top of South Ridge Road to Tahquitz Peak has a well-traveled track to follow through the very light and patchy 1-3 inches of icy snow. Note that temperatures fluctuating either side of freezing are forecast for mid to upper elevations (at least >6000 ft) for the foreseeable future. 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. BEST SELLER. Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. There is the possibility that this will end abruptly with a minor storm on Monday 28th November, with 1-3 inches of snow possible above 10,000 ft. 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). Although not required, some hikers will find spikes useful especially for descending. Snow cover is shallow up to about 7000 ft, but relatively heavy above 8000 ft. A light overnight snowfall, which produced another three inches in Idyllwild, finally stopped at 0700 this morning. Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 3 inches (all from latest storms, admixed with 5.06 inches rain on 14th-16th) already melting steadily on 18th. Bear in mind that half the winter total, 26 inches, have fallen in the past five days! There was a dusting of snow in Garner Valley (4300 ft). 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. A short video giving a feel for current snow conditions at San Jacinto Peak is available here on YouTube. Fire lookouts at Black Mountain and Tahquitz Peak were closed for the season ahead of schedule in anticipation of the snow storm last week. However, relatively well-traveled tracks are now in place for most major trails (details below). Consequently cautious navigation is recommended everywhere. The 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak has a well-traveled and level track to follow through the steadily melting 1-2 inches of icy snow. Some winters are better than others, with wet years producing several feet of snow in the high country, while dry years producing a dusting or two. potentially dangerous) windchill temperatures. A classic La Nina pattern cool but relatively dry is in place for the third winter in a row. The State Park boundary is not marked but is near the site of the old Florians Cache, below Flat Rock. Cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 6th January 2023 are as follows. Very light precipitation well before first light this morning included a dusting of snow above 6000 ft, <0.25 inch below 8000 ft and about 0.25 inch above that elevation, plus 0.03 inch of drizzle in Idyllwild. Excessive precipitation of 1.3" (33mm) is anticipated. Note that the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has announced they will be closed tomorrow, Saturday 25th, due to extreme weather. 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. Spikes are recommended, especially for descending, as snow is icy and compacted. Since the depths given in the previous Report, there has been some melting at higher elevations on sunny days and below 9000 ft caused by the heavy rainfall. Snowshoes will remain valuable anywhere off trail above about 8000 ft for the foreseeable future. Wednesday. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, mixed with slushy and icy patches. The State Park Stone Creek campground is also closed. Note that averages are given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there is extensive drifting. 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. 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. If there are Road Closed signs further down at the junction with Forest Drive sometimes the case at weekends and holidays when snow is present then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. 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. It made for one of the easiest trips to . Generally the San Jacinto mountains have just caught the southern edge of these systems, with nothing like the dramatic precipitation being reported from further north. Preview trail I have kept crampons on for most of the descent, removing them most of the way down Devils Slide Trail. The 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak has a well-traveled and level track to follow through the slowly melting inch of patchy icy snow (photo below from 30th). While my snowshoe track continues from Saddle Junction through to San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, this was already becoming partially obscured by a combination of ice fall from overhead trees, melting of surface snow, and light drifting of powder in some areas. 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. I hope to provide more information on the high country situation on Sunday 26th, depending on conditions/weather. 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. Spikes are not essential for ascending, but most hikers will find them useful at least for descending. Spikes are recommended at least for descending, and will become increasingly important with increasing compaction and freeze/thaw cycles. The steep escarpment of its north face, above Snow Creek, climbs over 10,000 feet (3,000 m) in 7 miles (11 km). The cold icy early morning snow had the perfect bite for good boots with excellent soles. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all options. 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. Spikes are generally not required for ascending, but most hikers find them useful at least for descending. MT. 2-3 inches on 9th), Saddle Junction/approx. However they will remain very valuable for off-trail travel at elevations above about 9000 ft (potentially lower in places) for the next week or two at least. Mammoth Lakes, traditionally one of the snowiest places in California, had nearly 4 feet (1.2 meters) of snow over the past three days. 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). Some of the trips we made in the winter were thrilling, and some were brutally cold and miserable. Compacted trails such as Devils Slide, Deer Springs, Marion Mountain, South Ridge are extremely icy between 7400-8900 ft due to the rain yesterday which has now frozen. no traction device) to the Peak on a generally well-traveled and compacted track through light icy snow. 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. Spikes are not essential, but many hikers may find them useful depending on their comfort level hiking on thin icy snow. In addition to the flood watch, a wind advisory is in effect across Riverside County from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday. The State Park cut about a dozen trees on the section of trail under their jurisdiction in late July. 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. There are two new treefall hazards to pass on the upper trail. Santa Rosa Truck Trail (7S02) also closed to vehicle traffic for the winter on 7th November 2022. With compaction of the trails in the second week of January, snowshoes may steadily become less useful, however they will remain valuable for off-trail travel in the high country for the foreseeable future. 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. The 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak has no steps to follow through the steeply angled icy snow. These icy slopes are notoriously treacherous and have been an area of multiple hiker fatalities in winter conditions in recent decades. Long Valley (8600 ft) has added about two inches, where it continues to snow gently this morning. 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. The traversing slopes above Wellmans Divide (roughly 9800-10,500 ft) were extremely firm early in the morning and potentially treacherous. 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. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 15th February 2023 are as follows. Current forecasts suggest that the moderate storm on 14th-15th January may be cooler than the Tuesday storm, with somewhat more snow at lower elevations. The previous Report (available here) summarized the conditions following the multiple storm event of 14th-17th January. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. However the route is now well-traveled and compacted. Consequently I put on crampons at Wellmans Cienega, keeping them on all day until low down on Deer Springs Trail. Some hikers will find spikes are useful at least for descending. The Ernie Maxwell Trail is clear of snow. WEATHER MOUNT DIABLO SAN FRANCISCO SNOW SKIING RAIN TRAFFIC. 32mi . 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. Sign up for Alert San Diego notifications for all your telephone numbers. The traverse from Old Lookout Flat to the bottom of the switchbacks has about 40% icy snow cover. These storms are each expected to produce a further 4-6 inches of snow. 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. It finally stopped snowing at about 0700, and some blue sky has resulted in spectacular vistas. Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 0.75 inches (melting rapidly this afternoon). 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. Forecasts the expected snowfall amount, snow accumulation, and with snowfall radar. These icy slopes are notoriously treacherous and have been an area of multiple hiker fatalities in winter conditions in recent decades. 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. The Weather section below is updated. 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. This morning the PCT at the top of Spitler Peak Trail (roughly Mile 168.5) was basically clear of snow. Devils Slide Trail has a very lightly traveled track to Saddle Junction in place. 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. Altitudes are approximate. On the morning of Wednesday 15th February I ascended via the east side (Devils Slide, Wellman, Peak, and East Ridge routes), descending the western side via roughly Deer Springs Trail. Most of the PCT through the San Jacinto mountains has little more than 1-4 inches of snow to deal with. See why the snow was such a major factor for this hike in the 4K . Measurements taken on Monday 30th were unchanged by Wednesday 1st. Both storms produced more snow than was generally forecast. Snow depths measured at many locations on the trail system on 11th January are given at the foot of this posting. This may change after the weekend. Altitudes are approximate. Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. Super Rare Avalanche on North Face of San Jacinto. As mentioned above, crampons with hiking poles and an ice axe, depending on terrain are currently very useful everywhere above about 9000 ft. The advice above should be used with this in mind, and if in any doubt carry the necessary traction devices that you will be most comfortable using. The trail is clearest above immediately above LRV and again close to the Peak junction. Every year seems to have its unique challenges, and it is already clear that 2023 will be no exception. A rapidly warming montane climate, with changes especially striking at high elevation, is exacerbating all of these issues. 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