Consequently I put on crampons at Wellmans Cienega, keeping them on all day until low down on Deer Springs Trail. This will make trail conditions more complicated, and if in any doubt whatsoever carry and use traction devices accordingly (see discussion in introduction above). SNOW DEPTHS measured on 23rd January 2023 (unless otherwise indicated) are as follows. 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. UPDATE Wednesday 28th December: the overnight rain storm produced 0.73 inch in Idyllwild (measured at 5550 ft) while Long Valley (8600 ft) led San Jacinto mountain locations in rainfall with 1.01 inch. 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). The Peak Trail has about 80% cover of icy snow, largely continuous above 9900 ft. Spikes are recommended. 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. I've climbed it many times during winter and have found myself to be the only soul on the mountain. Cloud cover started to envelop the mountains early this morning. Spikes are not needed yet, but that will change soon with increasing compaction and freeze/thaw cycles. but her friend Joyce Schwartz took some short videos from which this still image is taken. Spikes will not be required by most hikers, depending upon comfort level hiking on patchy angled icy snow. Conversely in places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. The shortest way to the summit, and the most popular, is the Vivian Creek Trail. 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. 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). 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. Snow depths are currently suitable for snowshoeing above about 9000 ft, potentially lower in places. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds there has been extensive drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails. A weather system, possibly in two waves across a broad time window between 2nd and 5th December, is currently forecast to produce light precipitation at all elevations, including a possible dusting of snow in the high country [update 1st December: no precipitation is now expected from these storms passing to the north of us]. Sites that are currently available: (2) Palm Innovation Academy - 2:05 PM-5:35 PM (2) Three Rings Ranch Elementary - 3:00 PM-6:30 PM (1) Sundance Elementary 2:20 PM- 5:50 PM (2) Summerwind Trails- 2:20 PM-5:50 PM (2) San Gorgonio Middle School- 2:45 PM-6:15 PM (1) Mountain View Middle School- 2:30 PM-6:00 PM Incomplete applications and . As of this morning, I saw no other broken tracks on the high country trail system. Please report trail conditions. Trailhead directions: The trailhead is located on Jenks Lake Road, 2.5 miles from Highway 38. 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. While all time and labor is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to cover costs. PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 5.5 inches (storm total 5 inches), Marion Mountain Trail at junction with PCT (8700 ft): 6 inches (storm total 5 inches), Long Valley (8600 ft): 5-6 inches (storm total 5 inches) [thanks to Kyle Eubanks for this measurement], Strawberry Junction (8100 ft): 3-4 inches (storm total 3-4 inches), Saddle Junction/approx. Consequently the next comprehensive Report update will probably be published on Wednesday 15th February. The Fish Creek trail is probably the least used and is aprox. Phone is 909-382-2882 or you can request a permit via fax at (909) 794-1125. contact San Bernardino National Forest, San Gorgonio Ranger District, 34701 Mill Creek Rd., Mentone, CA 92359 909-382-2882 or fax (909) 794-1125.Current Trail Conditions. 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. The Wellman Trail from Annies Junction to Wellman Divide has about 40% icy snow cover. The second system, possible in a broad time window between 2nd and 4th December, may produce significant snow in the high country (forecasts have ranged widely from 0-30 inches above 10,000 ft!) In combination with the four inches of rain since Saturday, not to mention the many inches of rain earlier this winter, the mid elevations, including the mountain communities, are now best described as a very soggy and slushy mess. These icy slopes are notoriously treacherous. This trail is just under a half mile long and runs from the junction with the San Bernardino Peak Trail 1W07.2 and the Sky High Trail 1W07.2 to the summit box, offering a unique view of the Sand to Snow National Monument. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 6 inches (was 12 inches on 9th), Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 5-6 inches (was approx. Temperatures are forecast to remain near or below seasonal averages for at least the next week, with freezing conditions every night above about 4000 ft elevation. 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. [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. Ft. 3919 Calle Andalucia, San Clemente, CA 92673. Check out pictures on SGWA member John Flippins website, High Lake Photography. Steady melting is expected with warming temperatures this week, especially at mid elevations and on sun-exposed slopes. (16), Additions & Corrections My Actual Distance: 18.4 miles. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. Print/PDF map. To Tahquitz Peak snow cover averages about 40%, alternating on the 18 switchbacks between those that are largely clear (south-facing) and those that are largely snow-covered (north-facing). "The vegetation is not strong in burned areas; more rocks are falling than ever before in those areas. While all time and effort is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report requests small private donations to cover costs. "On Mount San Jacinto, the conditions just aren't good for avalanches with the slopes and amount . Spikes not required to that elevation. Two new trees were down on the upper trail, unsurprising given the huge weight of ice from freezing rain plastered all over the trees. South Ridge Road itself is now functionally clear of ice and snow. By comparison, approximately 42 inches were recorded in February 2023 (provisional data). All trails above about 6500 ft are currently snow-covered, and partially snow-covered above 5500 ft. He said Kumm had hiked to 6,500 feet a week earlier with his girlfriend. Snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. It turned to occasional light snow at about 1500, but less than 0.5 inch has accumulated so far (at 5550 ft). Caming is allowed. By dusk today it had rained 0.68 inch in Idyllwild, and Long Valley had 1.5 inches of fresh snowfall. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 25-27 inches (includes 2.5 inches snow added on 10th January) but very heavily drifted, Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 24 inches (2 inches on 10th January), Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 16 inches (1.5 inches snow plus unknown quantity of rain on 10th), Annies Junction/PCT Mile 180.8 (9070 ft): 16 inches (1.5 inches snow plus unknown quantity of rain on 10th), Seven Pines Trail junction with Deer Springs Trail/PCT Mile 184.9 (8700 ft): 13 inches (1 inch snow on 10th), Long Valley (8600 ft): 8 inches (1 inch snow plus 1.5 inches rain on 10th), Strawberry Junction/PCT Mile 183.3 (8100 ft): 6 inches (1 inch snow plus unknown quantity of rain on 10th), Saddle Junction/PCT Mile 179 (8070 ft): 8 inches (1 inch snow plus unknown quantity of rain on 10th), Deer Springs Trail at Suicide Rock Trail junction (6950 ft): 0-1 inch (0.5 inch snow plus >1.0 inch rain on 10th), Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 0.5 inch (0.5 inch snow plus >1.0 inch rain on 10th). 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. These icy slopes are notoriously treacherous. Willow Creek Trail remains a relatively slow, messy hike for a couple of miles. 7. Reliable tracks are in place (at least) for Devils Slide Trail. Altitudes are approximate. 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 November). 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. SNOW DEPTHS measured (largely) on 21st November 2022 are as follows, with depths from 9th November 2022 in parentheses where known. Donate via PayPal using the link below. Estimated Distance: 17 miles. Ernie Maxwell Trail [checked 2nd February] has a heavily traveled track to follow along its entire length, through the increasingly patchy icy snow. Spikes are strongly recommended as the snow is now hard, compacted and very icy in places. I made a concerted effort to put in a track as faithful to the trail routes as conditions permitted, both up and down. After that you have one of the best and most encouraging views of the summit of any route. When the gate is closed there are still nine legal parking spaces this side of the locked gate (which still require an Adventure Pass or equivalent to be displayed). A classic La Nina pattern cool but relatively dry is in place for the third winter in a row. Spitler Peak Trail (surveyed 18th November) is clear of snow. Please allow at least 72 hours for processing of permits.And as a reminder, self-issue permits are only good for that day.Also, Mill Creek RS phone number is now 909-382-2882 and they are closed Tues/Wed. The rain has becoming heavier in the past hour or so. Snowshoes are not currently advisable on these slopes due to the angle of the underlying ice. UPDATE Wednesday 22nd: the first of four storms expected over the next eight days, the sixteenth storm of this winter, produced a very light snowfall but bitterly cold conditions in the San Jacinto mountains overnight. Most of this snow had melted prior to my hike to San Jacinto Peak on 31st December. Devils Slide Trail has a traveled and largely compacted track to Saddle Junction in place already. The freeze level will again start very high, but is forecast to fall lower, with the possibility of a light dusting of snow down to about 5500 ft. Another inch of rain is forecast for mid elevations, but a heavier snowfall is expected in the high country, with predictions ranging from 8-20 inches above 10,000 ft. Further precipitation is tentatively forecast for 3rd-6th January, but amounts, timing, and freeze levels remain uncertain this far ahead. There were posthole tracks heading south from Saddle Junction toward Chinquapin Flat. 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). Broadly speaking it is clear that snowfall has become much more variable in the past decade, ranging from extremely dry (<10 inches) to, obviously, very snowy. 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. The Vivian Creek trail is an artery used by hikers to reach the peak. That said, it has just started gently snowing in both locations, so storm totals may increase slightly over the next couple of hours. The forecasts are very unsettled for the next week, but significant snowfall arrives on Saturday 31st (12+ inches expected in the high country) and may continue on/off until Friday 6th January 2023, potentially totaling 2-3 feet above 10,000 ft elevation. 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. 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. Although I carried snowshoes it would have been risky to try to use them on the icy traverses. Spikes are currently recommended throughout the trail system above about 7500 ft. * -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Times staff writer Dave McKibben contributed to this report. However they are not required, depending on your comfort level with postholing in drifted snow of moderate depth. However, snowshoes will become increasingly useful as snow depths increase over the coming days; they may initially be useful as low as 4000 ft, steadily rising to 5000-6000 ft next week. "Everything he has done indicates he was not an experienced hiker. Check out this 25.0-mile point-to-point trail near Forest Falls, California. Steady heavy snow started in Idyllwild at about 0830 but stopped at about 1400. Snowfall in Long Valley (8600 ft) has been steady until largely stopping by 1600, with close to 10 inches added since yesterday for a total accumulation there of nearly three feet. Bear in mind that half the winter total, 26 inches, have fallen in the past five days! In Palm Springs, artist Lauren Bon displays The Smallest Sea with the Largest Heart. This information will be updated daily over the next week as details are changing significantly with every new forecast. UPDATE Wednesday 14th December 2022: Early this morning Anabel and I broke trail up Spitler Peak Trail to the PCT. Locations in between, especially those on the western and southern slopes, added more with up to five inches at Saddle Junction (8100 ft). In Idyllwild (data from 5550 ft) there was 1.14 inches of rain on Sunday 11th which turned to snow that afternoon, settling to 0.5 inch. Thank you so much for your support. Go right and continue for 4.5 miles to the Falls Recreation Area, past the town of Forest Falls. Sold: 251 Broadriver Trail, Beaumont, CA 92223 | 2 Beds / 2 Full Baths While we have to be grateful for any precipitation received given our rapidly warming mountain climate, it was not the significant snow-producing storm that had been generally forecast in recent days. 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. Chung Hun "Charles" Koh, 53, of Buena Park left home New Year's Day to hike on Mt. Rain started overnight in Idyllwild, and by late this afternoon (at 1550) totals 1.22 inch. At the Peak 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 gentle WNW wind sustained at 5 mph gusting to 9.9 mph. A second forecast storm system may bring some light precipitation to the San Jacinto mountains on 2nd December, and possibly again on 4th-5th. The next comprehensive update of the Report will likely be in the evening of Wednesday 11th. All trails above about 6500 ft remain lightly (or above 9000 ft, moderately) snow-covered. Trip Report. We estimate that 3407 Calle Sin Rival would rent between $7,377 / mo. (6), Images The atmospheric river of moisture from lower latitudes was weaker than the storm in early November, although snowfall was ultimately slightly greater in this storm than in November, perhaps in part due to the colder temperatures. 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. The other bonus was an immaculate set of fresh Mountain Lion tracks in the trail (photos below), with sign that the lion had crossed back-and-forth across Devils Slide in multiple locations further up also. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through increasingly patchy, very thin, icy snow above about 7000 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' 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. Accumulation so far of about 0.5 inch in Idyllwild, and one inch at Long Valley. 2; 2; 1 month, 1 week ago. The Ernie Maxwell Trail [surveyed 5th January] has patchy snow along its entire length, however it is largely clear for long sections, and the remaining snow is soft. 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. Spikes are generally not required for ascending, but most hikers find them useful at least for descending. Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio offers an opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of girls and young women. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there has been extensive drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails.
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