The Thursday system will be significantly warmer, with a freeze level not dropping below about 7000 ft. Precipitation at the elevation of Idyllwild should therefore be rain (0.5-0.7 inch currently forecast), which may therefore largely melt and remove the snow that had fallen earlier in the week at that elevation. This facilitated survey of the highest parts of the PCT in the San Jacinto mountains (roughly Miles 179-181 and 185.5-183.5) plus several of its side trails. Snowshoes are no longer required anywhere on the established trail system, where snow is now too shallow, icy and compacted. 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. Every year seems to have its unique challenges, and it is already clear that 2023 will be no exception. Spikes at least, but preferably crampons, are required for the uppermost switchbacks (see photo below). Thankfully, no one is believed to have been on the mountain at the time. I put on my Kahtoola microspikes to descend from the Peak, ultimately leaving them on most of the way down Devils Slide Trail. 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. 68mi . However they will remain valuable for off-trail travel at elevations above about 9500 ft for the foreseeable future. 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. Your contribution keeps the Report available to all, free from advertising or paywalls, and independent from agencies. Dark Canyon Road (4S02, the access to Seven Pines Trail) and Santa Rosa Truck Trail (7S02) closed to vehicle traffic for the season on 7th November 2022. I have typically postholed barebooting to 8900-9200 ft before putting on crampons. From there to the top of Marion Mountain Trail the route is a lightly-traveled posthole track. An excellent track is easy to follow to Little Round Valley. Ernie Maxwell Trail has a well traveled track to follow along its entire length, through the increasingly patchy icy snow. Many hikers may find spikes are already useful, and will become increasingly so during and after this weekend with melting and compaction. Climb the remaining 5,100 feet of snow and or ice in one of the several chutes. Most notable for our region is the remaining uncertainty within the meteorological models, which could result in us receiving half (or double!) While all time and labor is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to cover costs. Marion Mountain Trail has a lightly-traveled posthole track to follow, that does not follow the trail route in places. 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. My posthole/glissading track between LRV and San Jacinto Peak is very direct and steep, and of limited help to an ascending hiker. Snow depths are currently suitable for snowshoeing everywhere above about 8000 ft, potentially lower in places. Fresh snow at San Jacinto Peak now measures 3-4 inches, snow in Long Valley (8600 ft) at three inches, and rainfall in Idyllwild since 0700 this morning at 0.6 inch. Another tree came down near the start of this trail close to Saddle Junction in Tropical Storm Kay. Cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. On 21st I again barebooted (i.e. Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. As discussed above, additional light snowfall on 3rd and 5th January will further complicate the trail conditions. Altitudes are approximate. PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 0-1 inch (was 6 inches on 9th November), Deer Springs Trail at top of Marion Mountain Trail (8700 ft): 0-1 inch, Tahquitz Peak (north side trail, 8700 ft): 0-1 inch, Tahquitz Peak (south side trail, 8500-8700 ft): 0 inch, Long Valley (8600 ft): 0-1 inch (was 2-3 inches on 9th November), Strawberry Junction (8100 ft): 0 inch (was approx. The second system may be more substantial, with precipitation expected most of the day and night of Saturday 31st December into Sunday 1st January. Spitler Peak Trail had 10 new treefall hazards, almost all in the upper switchbacks. Conversely in places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. Devils Slide Trail has a moderately traveled track to Saddle Junction. The eighteenth storm, due this evening, is an unusual atmospheric river combined with very cold air again, expected to produce heavy snowfall for 24th-25th February. Mount San Jacinto State Park. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 14th November 2022 are as follows, with depths from 9th November 2022 in parentheses where known. Snowshoes are not currently advisable on these slopes due to the angle of the underlying ice. Temperatures are expected to remain below average for January for the remainder of the month in Strawberry Valley (Idyllwild area), but are forecast to swing well above average (above freezing) for the highest elevations on 21st-26th January. There is a well-traveled track on the lowest section of Deer Springs Trail continuing out to Suicide Rock. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, potentially mixed with slushy and icy patches. In my recent experience off-trail snow is now also largely too shallow and/or patchy for snowshoes. At home at 5550 ft in Idyllwild we recorded 10.9F (-12C), the lowest temperature we have recorded there in nine winters. Snowshoes are useful in lower angle terrain with adequate snow depth above about 8000 ft, for example the Tahquitz area meadows near Saddle Junction, sections of Deer Springs Trail, and Long Valley/Round Valley. Measurements taken on Monday 30th were unchanged by Wednesday 1st. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. 10 other mountain peaks closest to Mount San Jacinto Peak: 1. 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. 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. Heavy snow also possible in the Upper Midwest from a clipper system, and in the Northeast from a system moving through the area. The northerly wind was bitter at the Peak and got stronger throughout the morning as we descended. Although excellent tracks are now in place for almost all major trails cautious navigation remains recommended. From there I put in a direct ascending track roughly following the old East Ridge Trail to the Peak. Your contribution keeps the Report available to all, free from advertising or paywalls, and independent from agencies. Stone Creek campground had also closed, then reopened for Thanksgiving weekend. The switchbacks up to Tahquitz Peak average only 20% icy snow cover, but the frequency and length of ice patches increases on the uppermost switchbacks. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all options. They are not currently recommended for traversing moderate or higher angle slopes above 9000 ft that have challenging ice underlying powder. Average snow cover is 60%, but is nearly continuous near Humber Park. South Ridge Trail (surveyed 19th November) is largely clear of snow from the top of South Ridge Road to Old Lookout Flat at about 7600 ft, with just 5% cover of icy snow. Spikes are strongly recommended. Hikers in the past have died, and more have been seriously injured. The Peak Trail has about 90% cover of icy snow to 9900 ft elevation, and then >95% cover to San Jacinto Peak. In a video taken at the city's tram station, flurries can be seen falling, and sticking, onto the ground. The first number is the current average total snow depth at that location, followed in parentheses by the depth of fresh snow added by the latest storm on Tuesday 10th. $30.00. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 0-1 inch (was 3 inches on 9th). San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 39-44 inches (new snow 8 inches), Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 44-48 inches, heavily drifted, Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 42 inches (6 inches), Seven Pines Trail junction with Deer Springs Trail (8700 ft): 35 inches (6 inches), Annies Junction/PCT Mile 180.8 (9070 ft): 46 inches (5 inches), Long Valley (8600 ft): 22 inches (4 inches), Strawberry Junction (8100 ft): 16 inches (5 inches), Saddle Junction/PCT Mile 179 (8070 ft): 22 inches (6 inches), Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 3-6 inches (6 inches, partly melted by afternoon of 15th), Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 2 inches (5 inches, largely melted by afternoon of 15th). 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. Long Valley (8600 ft) has received about 1.0 inch fresh snow this morning. There is a very well-traveled track from Saddle Junction to Tahquitz Peak (multiple photos below). Currently only one major trail route has been traveled and even that is partially obscured by icefall, melting and drifted snow. 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. My track largely follows the established trail routes, with some modifications for the conditions. Forecasts for snowfall have varied greatly in both timing and volume, the latter ranging from inches to feet. This is a brief summary of conditions following the second Pacific storm, and the first significant snowfall, of winter 2022/23 to impact the San Jacinto mountains. Black Mountain Road also closed on 7th November to vehicle traffic at the gate 1.7 miles up from Highway 243. 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. UPDATE Wednesday 14th December 2022: Early this morning Anabel and I broke trail up Spitler Peak Trail to the PCT. 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. "The biggest issue with the snow levels is the . Melting and freeze/thaw cycles will combine to change trail conditions and potentially the preferred equipment for the terrain for the remainder of February. The system was generally very mild, with the freeze level near 8000 ft, but this is expected to drop overnight, by which time the precipitation will have largely passed. I kept those on for the rest of the ascent, and almost all of the descent, finally removing them most of the way down Devils Slide Trail. The chart s below show s past snowfall recorded this year near San Jacinto, CA for the last few years. 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. More rain and snow is expected in the San Diego area Monday and forecast to arrive . New treefall hazards on several major trails have been reported, and those on Spitler Peak Trail have already been cleared by the Trail Report. Currently crampons, with an ice axe (and knowledge of how to use both), are strongly recommended. Spikes are not required. Since then Idyllwild had a very light dusting (<0.25 inch) of snow on Friday 20th, but the high country was above the cloud and unaffected. Snow depths are currently suitable for snowshoeing everywhere above about 8000 ft, possibly lower in places. Most of the PCT through the San Jacinto mountains has little more than 1-4 inches of snow to deal with. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Snowshoes are dangerous due to the angle of the icy snow. Devils Slide Trail is functionally clear of icy snow to about 7700 ft (about 1.7 miles up) although some dirty icy patches remain below that. Hikers should be prepared for temperatures below freezing in the high country, and far below freezing when considering wind chill effects (see below for my recent weather observations from San Jacinto Peak). My Alpine start meant that all layers remained firm throughout the ascent. The forecasts remain wildly inconsistent for the potential storms next week but it is looking increasingly likely that the systems will miss us to the north.]. Holden said he could not recall the last time there had been an avalanche on Mount San Jacinto. About 6-10 inches of snow are forecast for the high country on Saturday 14th, with 1-2 inches possible at the elevation of Idyllwild (preceded by 1-2 inches of rain). On 24th the road had about 30% patchy ice cover. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all options. In general most hikers will likely prefer to use spikes at least for descending down to about 10,000 ft (or lower). There are two new treefall hazards to pass on the upper trail. Sign up for Alert San Diego notifications for all your telephone numbers. Although not essential in the moderate depth powder, spikes are strongly recommended and many hikers will find them useful especially for descending. Monday 5th was the first day since the snow storm in early November that I did not use spikes for descending, as the icy snow in the high country was crisp and grippy in cold, cloudy conditions. "Here's the thing, who would realize it was an avalanche?" However the fresh powder is very fine and drifting heavily in the strong SW wind, and I had 2-3 inches in places in the upper Peak Trail. Similarly, Long Valley (8600ft) added about two inches overnight for a storm total of about seven inches and a current total depth of about 15 inches. Winter is a real bona fide season at Mount San Jacinto State Park. 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. 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. Schwartz said her and a friend were driving west on Interstate 10, making their way to Palm Springs. However a couple more inches of snow are expected this afternoon, and also on 2nd and 5th January. Both storms produced more snow than was generally forecast. In general conditions in the remainder of January will be much more settled than for the first half of the month. Devils Slide Trail has a well traveled and compacted track to Saddle Junction in place already. Currently the snow is relatively powdery; this will steadily change over the next few days and weeks. The traversing slopes above Wellmans Divide were very firm and relatively tricky in snowshoes, and some hikers may prefer to use spikes (or probably crampons) plus an ice axe above about 9800 ft. As I descended past Saddle Junction I was surprised not to see any other tracks as of early afternoon on Friday 6th, which I mention only because of the lack of broken trails this indicates. A photo of an avalanche taken by Joyce Schwartz Sunday and later shared by the Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit showed snow cascading down the north face of the mountains, sending multiple plumes into the air. Spikes are recommended especially in the morning as the snow is now hard, compacted and very icy in places. There was a dusting of snow in Garner Valley (4300 ft). As of this morning, I saw no other broken tracks on the high country trail system. At the Peak on Monday 12th December 2022 at 0715 the air temperature was 9.7F (-12C), with a windchill temperature of -13.4F (-25C), 100% relative humidity, and a sharp WSW wind sustained at 12 mph gusting to 21.2 mph. Steady heavy snow started in Idyllwild at about 0830 but stopped at about 1400. This is expected to be a seasonal closure until next year. Snowshoes are recommended everywhere with snow above 4000 ft, potentially lower in places, and spikes are invaluable anywhere that has been cleared or compacted. 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 . I recorded a short video discussion there (available here on YouTube) which gives a feel for current conditions. In Idyllwild (at 5550 ft) additional light rain this morning has added up to 0.1 inch. Humidity: 80% . Snow on this east slope is drifted, and remains 3-8 inches deep in places. 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. Hikers should expect to encounter new treefall hazards due to the enormous weight of ice from freezing rain associated with the early November storm, followed by recent Santa Ana winds, and after the passage of Tropical Storm Kay in September. It made for one of the easiest trips to . 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. Spikes are recommended at least for descending upper Deer Springs Trail. 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. Deer Springs Trail has a posthole track to follow along its entire length. 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. This is a summary of conditions following the second significant Pacific storm of winter 2022/23 to impact the San Jacinto mountains. New treefall hazards on major trails have been reported to relevant agencies, and those on Spitler Peak Trail have already been cleared by the Trail Report. Snowshoes can be used for ascending the highest peaks, but with considerable caution. Tracks are in place around Skunk Cabbage Meadow, and south from Saddle Junction toward Chinquapin Flat. Sadly this phenomenon has become much more of a factor in recent years with freezing rainfall (rather than snow) occurring at higher elevations at higher frequency with much warmer weather systems. Traction devices like microspikes or crampons are highly recommended if you plan to hike into the wilderness. Secondly, because there is really very little snow on the PCT. This may continue for several weeks, or could change given further fresh snowfall forecast. Even if the gate is closed there are nine legal parking spaces this side of the locked gate (near the upper Ernie Maxwell trailhead). 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. Your contribution keeps the Report available to all, free from advertising or paywalls, and independent from agencies. 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. The second week of January is expected to be relatively warm and sunny, so extensive melting will start, especially at mid elevations. Mountain rescue president says avalanches are rare on mountain. Your contribution keeps the Report available to all, free from advertising or paywalls, and independent from agencies. Currently trails above about 7500 ft (lower in places) are largely obscured by moderate to deep snow. Current snow depth at Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park is 4-5 inches on top of 1-2 inches of ice/icy snow from recent freezing rain. From there I used snowshoes to ascend via Annies Junction and Wellman Divide. Alternatively snowshoes could have been used for much of the hike. So, that avalanche looks very large.. If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. Spikes will likely become more increasingly useful over the next few days as established trails become consolidated by hiker traffic and undergo freeze-thaw cycles. This is especially dangerous on portions of trails that are . 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. South Ridge Road (5S11) is also currently closed to vehicle traffic. This may change after the weekend. Hikers who have an ice axe (and know how to use it) may find it useful in places on this short section of trail. Otherwise, reliable posthole tracks are in place from Saddle Junctions through to San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, but parts will become obscured by drifting snow. Potentially dangerous cold is currently forecast for the highest peaks for 14th-23rd January at least. 4 Forecast Elevations: Peak: 10804 ft 8203 ft 4922 ft Base: 1641 ft This table gives the weather forecast for Mount San Jacinto Peak at the specific elevation of 3293 m. 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