There is a compacted, well-traveled track on continuous light icy snow from Long Valley/Tram to Wellman Divide. As mentioned above, crampons with hiking poles and an ice axe, depending on terrain are currently very useful everywhere above about 9000 ft. Remarkably Tropical Storm Kay did not add any new treefall hazards to this trail. Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 4 inches snow with 1-2 inches of ice underneath, Round Valley (9100 ft): 4 inches [special thanks to Kyle Eubanks for this measurement], Annies Junction/approx. The section where the avalanche occurred rarely has people on it, he said, because climbing options are limited to a very technical route that is typically attempted only by experienced climbers later in the season. Many hikers may find spikes are already useful, and will become increasingly so during and after this weekend with melting and compaction. Currently the snow is relatively powdery; this will steadily change over the next few days and weeks. The Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail is largely clear of icy snow, with a few patches remaining, mostly close to Humber Park. Up to one inch of rain is forecast at mid elevations, but with only a couple of inches of snow likely around the highest peaks as the high country may be above the cloud for some of the storm. At the Peak on Monday 30th January 2023 at 1110 the air temperature was 15.5F (-9C), with a windchill temperature of -0.4F (-18C), 98% relative humidity, and a light SSE wind sustained at 3 mph gusting to 8.4 mph. NA. I measured an average of about four inches of snow at Old Lookout Flat, although with some deeper drifts in the trail. PCTA is aware of the situation, and is hoping to start addressing it soon (weather permitting). Note that generally the maximum depths so far this winter were immediately following the major storm sequence on 14th-17th January 2023 (details of those depths available here). I hope to provide more information on the high country situation on Sunday 26th, depending on conditions/weather. Recent hikes have included the high peaks (>10,000 ft) 2-4 times per week by various routes, Tahquitz Peak and area 1-2 times per week, South Ridge, Spitler Peak, and Marion Mountain trails, and May Valley Road and Indian Mountain Truck Trail. Deer Springs Trail has a posthole track to follow along its entire length. While the shallow icy snow should melt steadily over the next few days, 4WD/AWD vehicles are recommended. This is a genuine relief after such a long, hot, and largely dry last 6-7 months. Forecasts suggest a further 2-3 inches are possible tonight. With such dramatic rainfall throughout the mountain range last week, and with snow now available for melting in the high country, I do not expect to be reporting on water conditions until next year. Spikes tend to be especially useful for descending trails. Both trails were virtually completely clear of snow. Top Stories. The steep escarpment of its north face, above Snow Creek, climbs over 10,000 feet (3,000 m) in 7 miles (11 km). 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. Forecasts the expected snowfall amount, snow accumulation, and with snowfall radar. 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. Otherwise, reliable posthole tracks are in place from Saddle Junctions through to San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, but parts will become obscured by any additional light snowfall and/or especially by drifting snow from strong winds. Spikes at least, but preferably crampons, are required for the uppermost switchbacks (see photo below). The traverse from Old Lookout Flat to the bottom of the switchbacks has about 40% icy snow cover. Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin are closed for the season. Freeze levels will be well below 3000 ft at times, and for example Garner Valley (4300-4800 ft) could receive as much as 6-12 inches of snow this week. Deer Springs Trail [updated 22nd December] has an accurate track to follow all the way to San Jacinto Peak as I broke trail the entire way down to the Suicide Rock Trail junction on 15th December. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Thursday 15th December 2022 at 0715 the air temperature was 28.0F (-2C), with a windchill temperature of 13.9F (-10C), 52% relative humidity, and a chilly WNW wind sustained at 9 mph gusting to 14.5 mph. Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. Indeed it rained as high as San Jacinto Peak multiple times on 7th and 8th November. 10 inches on 9th November), Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 0-1 inch (was 4 inches on 9th November), Annies Junction/approx. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 23rd January 2023 (unless otherwise indicated) are as follows. That said, the cumulative effect of multiple systems is helpful to our moisture situation, and Tuesday 10th January saw the sixth storm in just over two weeks in the San Jacinto mountains (a timeline of the recent sequence of storms is available here in the previous Report). A mixed assortment of weather is possible for the remainder of November. Such unseasonably warm temperatures led to rapid snow melt everywhere, despite the low sun angle at this time of year, while in many areas freeze/thaw cycles have resulted in icy trails and roads especially in the early mornings. Strap on your snowshoes and head into the stillness of the winter forest at the top of the Tram. 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. Very cautious navigation is advised throughout the area. 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. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, mixed with slushy and icy patches. 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). However I was surprised to find almost all of this had melted by the time I hiked to San Jacinto Peak on 31st December. There is a well-traveled track to follow through the very light and patchy 1-3 inches of icy snow. However excellent well-traveled and compacted tracks are now in place for most of the major trails (details below). The northeast . Back-to-back Pacific storm systems already the tenth and eleventh storms of this winter are forecast for Saturday 14th and then from late Sunday 15th January to the early hours of Tuesday 17th January. Holden said he could not recall the last time there had been an avalanche on Mount San Jacinto. These conditions are expected to change significantly over the next ten days due to the highly unsettled weather forecast into early January. Please check this page for periodic updates throughout the storm (the most recent is at the top). 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. 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). Firm and fast hard packed ice before 11am. 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). Rain started overnight in Idyllwild, and by late this afternoon (at 1550) totals 1.22 inch. 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). See why the snow was such a major factor for this hike in the 4K . 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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). California , United States , 33.81N 116.68W, 3047m asl. Some of the trips we made in the winter were thrilling, and some were brutally cold and miserable. Given the importance of this trail for the safety of northbound PCT hikers in particular, it is one of several trails adopted by the Trail Report. As discussed above, multiple additional snowfalls forecast for 14th-18th January will further complicate the trail conditions. Given cold temperatures for the foreseeable future, melting is expected to slow (or largely stop in the high country). Consequently the next comprehensive Report update will probably be published on Wednesday 15th February. Every year seems to have its challenges and it is clear already that 2023 will be no exception. An additional 5.5 inches of snow fell in Idyllwild overnight, rather more than forecast, meaning we had to dig out yet again this morning. South Ridge Trail [hiked 13th and 17th December] has a well-traveled posthole track through shallow snow as far as Tahquitz Peak. Spikes not required to that elevation. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through light icy snow above about 7200 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). Spikes could potentially be used to ascend to the highest peaks at this time, although crampons are certainly safer for traversing. 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. South Ridge Road remains closed now with only about 35% icy snow cover. "The biggest issue with the snow levels is the . I stubbornly kept on my snowshoes to 10,100 ft elevation on the Peak Trail, despite some lateral slipping as I traversed the icy snow slopes. 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. 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. There is a very visible boot track through light snow in places in its upper switchbacks to the PCT. Snow cover is continuous from there, with a posthole track to Tahquitz Peak. If there are Road Closed signs further down as was often the case last winter then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. Marion Mountain Trail has a very well-defined track to follow. Snow from the moderate storm on 8th-9th November (summarized here) has been melting steadily at mid elevations but more slowly in the high country given the relative weakness of the sun at this time of year. Steady melting is expected with warming temperatures this week, especially at mid elevations and on sun-exposed slopes. All trails above about 5500 ft are currently lightly (or above 8500 ft, moderately) snow-covered. she said. 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. Hundreds of SoCal students snowed in at mountain camps for days. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through very thin and patchy icy snow above about 7200 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). 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). 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). Southwest Montana snowpacks rebounded in February after storms dumped an impressive amount of snow on the area's river basins, according to a Natural Resources Conservation Service report . The rocks around the summit were very slick with thick ice, and I put spikes on there and for the descent through Little Round Valley. 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). UPDATE Tuesday 10th January: Another minor and relatively warm storm is passing through our mountains today. Be prepared for trails above about 8000 ft (perhaps lower in places) completely or largely obscured by moderate to deep snow; very cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. The rain has becoming heavier in the past hour or so. Mountain rescue president says avalanches are rare on mountain. 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. 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). Altitudes are approximate. The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. Forecasts remain more uncertain about the second wave of stormy weather on 16th-18th January. These concerns may steadily increase over the next few weeks with (eventually) temperatures fluctuating either side of freezing, seasonally stronger insolation, and highly variable snowmelt. Spikes tend to be especially useful for descending trails. Average snow cover is 60%, but is nearly continuous near Humber Park. The lower half of the trail should be largely clear of snow by the weekend. Cold clouds in the high country produced thick rime on the trees above about 10,200 ft elevation on 1st December (photo from 2nd below) but otherwise no meaningful precipitation. However, snowshoes will become increasingly useful as conditions warm sufficiently for snow to become soft above about 8000 ft, especially on sunny slopes and afternoons. Snow depths are currently suitable for snowshoeing everywhere above about 8000 ft, potentially lower in places. Between November 2021 and May 2022, 61 downed trees were removed and almost the entire trail thoroughly trimmed and cleared. Thank you so much for your support. This may continue for several weeks, or could change given further fresh snowfall forecast. The second storm on 15th-16th is expected to be colder with a lower freeze level which may result in 1-2 inches of snow down to 5000 ft or possibly even lower. Potentially dangerous cold is currently forecast for the highest peaks for 14th-23rd January at least. Regardless, always be prepared for snowy/icy conditions. I snowshoed down from San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, Saddle Junction, and Devils Slide Trail. 32mi . The snow quickly turned into semi-melted slush. Spikes could potentially be used to ascend to the highest peaks at this time, although crampons are certainly safer for traversing (e.g., see photo below). SNOW DEPTHS measured on 14th November 2022 are as follows, with depths from 9th November 2022 in parentheses where known. Spikes are recommended at least for descending upper Deer Springs Trail. In Idyllwild both overnight low and daytime high temperatures will be more typical of late March or even April than of late December. 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. It finally stopped snowing at about 0700, and some blue sky has resulted in spectacular vistas. Even if there is no precipitation, there will be temperatures well below seasonal on those days. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through light icy snow above 7000 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). The total snow accumulation was ultimately very close to that forecast in the days immediately prior to the storm. Deer Springs Trail [updated 15th December] now has an accurate snowshoe track to follow all the way to San Jacinto Peak as I broke trail the entire way down to the Suicide Rock Trail junction on the afternoon of 15th. Every year seems to have its challenges and 2022 has been no exception. Bear in mind that half the winter total, 26 inches, have fallen in the past five days! Their arrival followed a period of several days of temperatures well above seasonal the previous week which had produced some significant melting. 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. From Laws east to Caramba the route of the original Caramba Trail has been well-cairned by myself and others and can largely be followed with very careful route-finding. Vehicles not parked in these spaces have been ticketed and/or towed. 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. 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. If there are Road Closed signs further down often the case at weekends and holidays when snow is present then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. Melting has already reduced the snow cover to 90% as far as Old Lookout Flat (7600 ft). Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 7000 ft, possibly lower in places on cold (icy) mornings. Very shallow snow is often icy and potentially perilous, while deeper powder can actually be much safer, albeit slow-going for most hikers. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through increasingly patchy, very thin, icy snow above about 7000 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). The first storm system comes through overnight on Tuesday 27th, with precipitation continuing into the morning of Wednesday 28th. On 13th, Idyllwild received 2.75 inches, and I measured five inches at San Jacinto Peak, with 3-4 inches at locations in between. The 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak [checked 20th January] has no steps to follow through the steeply angled ice with overlying deep snow. MT. Immediately north of Saddle Junction, snow cover is starting to become somewhat patchy on the sun exposed slope (Angels Glide) but icy snow cover is continuous through the Wellman and Peak trails to San Jacinto Peak. Forecast models have a higher degree of confidence for the Tuesday storm than the storm next weekend. [UPDATE 1st December 2022: the double storm system that looks likely to bring significant precipitation to northern and central California appears to be missing the San Jacinto mountains, despite optimistic forecasts over the previous week. Conversely, lower down Devils Slide Trail is a combination of very light snow cover, slush, and multiple stream crossings, with much water flowing down the trail. Thank you so much for your support. A short video summary of what we found is available here. See their announcement here. PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 9-10 inches (total 11-12 inches), Long Valley (8600 ft): 8 inches (8-9 inches), Saddle Junction/approx. Marion Mountain Trail [updated 22nd December] has a well-defined but lumpy posthole track throughout. 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. These icy slopes are notoriously treacherous. 432. Icy snow cover is 60% overall, becoming increasingly patchy below about 7000 ft, and again in the sun-exposed areas above 8000 ft. Spikes are useful, especially for descending. I descended via Deer Springs Trail, breaking trail snowshoeing through virgin powder all the way down to the Suicide Rock Trail junction. There are layers of hard ice and firm icy snow beneath the fresh powder, and crampons are ideal at present everywhere above 9000 ft, potentially lower in places. Deer Springs Trail is clear from the Highway 243 trailhead to the Suicide Rock trail junction at 7000 ft, and functionally clear from there to Strawberry Junction (8100 ft), with a few icy snow patches increasing in length and frequency as you ascend. However excellent well-traveled and compacted tracks are now in place for almost all major trails (details below). Regarding snowfall, the high country may be above the cloud at times, with dustings of snow above about 7000 ft across much of the nine day period, but with the highest probability for a heavy snowfall on Saturday 31st December, totaling 8-15 inches. Marion Mountain Trail [updated 15th] has a mix of snowshoe and posthole tracks all the way up to its junction with Deer Springs Trail. Locations in Pine Cove up to 6500 ft were reporting 3.1 to 3.8 inches of rain by 0500 today. I was very happy to find no new treefall hazards down on Spitler Peak Trail. Most major trails now have a track through the snow to follow, details have been updated below. Mt. Excessive precipitation of 1.3" (33mm) is anticipated. Rain has continued solidly today in Idyllwild, with another 0.90 inch since 0700 this morning. 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 Ernie Maxwell Trail is functionally clear of icy snow, although a few minor patches remain, especially close to Humber Park. The Caramba Trail from near Reeds Meadow through Laws Camp and on to Caramba, and the Cedar Trail from Willow Creek Trail to Laws, are described by the Forest Service as not maintained. It does not accurately follow the established trail route in significant sections but is navigable. Only 2.5 inches of snow fell at San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft) decreasing to 0.25 inch in upper Fern Valley (at approximately 6000 ft). Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 3.5 inches (total 3.5 inch). On my hike up to San Jacinto Peak it started snowing gently at 1025 in the high country. The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. Sadly it is looking increasingly likely that neither storm will significantly impact the San Jacinto mountains. South Ridge Trail is now functionally clear of snow to Tahquitz Peak with only 1-2% icy snow cover overall. It continued to rain heavily overnight at mid elevations everywhere below about 7000 ft. Idyllwild at 5550 ft elevation recorded an impressive 4.01 inches of rain in the 24 hour period up to 0700 this morning. Snowshoes are dangerous due to the angle of the icy snow. UPDATE Friday 20th January: Overnight Idyllwild had a very light dusting (<0.25 inch) of snow, but the high country was above the cloud so existing tracks should be unaffected. 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. Since the depths given in the previous Report, there had been very minor storms on 28th and 29th December, which added a couple of inches at the highest elevations, down to 0.5 inch at 8000 ft. If there are Road Closed signs further down often the case at weekends and holidays when snow is present then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. Crunchy layers as high as 9800 ft elevation told me it had rained that high at the start of the storm yesterday, but conversely there was very light snow (<1 inch) down to 5500 ft in Idyllwild. Snow cover remains virtually continuous, but a few small patches are clearing below 7000 ft. Spikes are strongly recommended, at least for descending. Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin are now closed for the season. Hikers should expect to encounter new treefall hazards due to the enormous weight of ice from freezing rain currently in the trees and the high winds associated with the storm. Conversely in some places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. Snowshoes can be rented at our Adventure Center. 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