snowpack on mt san jacinto

Trails down to 4000 ft elevation currently have shallow snow cover. Those systems are summarized here: Conditions will remain very unsettled throughout the second and third weeks of January. All trails above about 5500 ft are currently snow-covered. Conversely in places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. Melting may be slow and largely confined to the most sun-exposed slopes, but freeze/thaw cycles, compaction, and low overnight temperatures may lead to very icy conditions. 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. The forecast for the last ten days of December differs radically from what was predicted just a week ago, and a major warming trend is expected rather than another cold Pacific storm. At the Peak on Wednesday 1st February 2023 at 0935 the air temperature was 16.6F (-8C), with a windchill temperature of -8.0F (-22C), 13% relative humidity, and a wild NNE wind sustained at 21 mph gusting to 35.2 mph. The Get it Done app can help you report blocked storm drains, potholes, and broken streetlights. 13:00. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. 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). and snow conditions. From near Miller Peak I put in a track up the East Ridge, rather than continuing on the Peak Trail round to Summit Junction. 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. Thank you so much for your support. Top ways to experience San Jacinto Mountain and nearby attractions. 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. Devils Slide Trail has a moderately traveled track to Saddle Junction. 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. Every year seems to have its challenges and it is clear already that 2023 will be no exception. Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 5000 ft, potentially lower in places. On the morning of Wednesday 11th January, getting an Alpine start, I broke trail the entire way from Humber Park to San Jacinto Peak via Devils Slide, PCT, Wellman, Peak, and East Ridge trails. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 10-12 inches (12-14 inches on 12th December), Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 9 inches (10-12 inches on 12th December), Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 2-4 inches (7 inches on 12th December), Annies Junction/approx. With another storm imminent tomorrow, I do not plan a thorough update until Wednesday 15th. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 11th January 2023 are as follows. The high country may be above the cloud for some of that storm, as only 2-3 inches are forecast for the high country. The freeze level again started very high at >9000 ft, with light rain falling in Long Valley (8600 ft) all morning. Snowshoes are recommended everywhere with snow above 4000 ft, potentially lower in places, and spikes are invaluable anywhere that has been cleared or compacted. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 37-42 inches, drifted >50 inches especially on east flank, Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 42-46 inches, heavily drifted, Seven Pines Trail junction with Deer Springs Trail (8700 ft): 35 inches, Annies Junction/PCT Mile 180.8 (9070 ft): 44 inches, Saddle Junction/PCT Mile 179 (8070 ft): 21 inches, Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 0-2 inches. More rain and snow is expected in the San Diego area Monday and forecast to arrive . UPDATE Sunday 1st January 2023: A moderate overnight storm produced 1.53 inches of rain in Idyllwild (at 5550ft). Melting and freeze/thaw cycles will combine to change trail conditions and potentially the preferred equipment for the terrain for the remainder of February. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all options. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Thursday 24th November 2022 at 0810 the air temperature was 29.0F (-2C), with a windchill temperature of 5.7F (-15C), 16% relative humidity, and a severe NNW wind sustained at 25 mph gusting to 35.1 mph. Spitler Peak Trail had 10 new treefall hazards, almost all in the upper switchbacks. I measured an average of about four inches of snow at Old Lookout Flat, although with some deeper drifts in the trail. Be prepared for trails above about 8000 ft (perhaps lower in places) completely or largely obscured by moderate to deep snow. However there was a lot of rime ice starting to melt and fall from trees on upper Spitler (photos below). The open section of trail below 5800 ft is clear of snow. Later that morning at San Jacinto Peak, I measured a windchill temperature of -26.3F (-32C), the fourth lowest temperature I have ever recorded there. Ernie Maxwell Trail has a well traveled track to follow along its entire length, through the increasingly patchy icy snow. 32mi . UPDATE Thursday 29th December: I have uploaded a video from my hike to San Jacinto Peak this morning (available here on YouTube) where I enjoyed a minor snow storm. Marion Mountain Trail has a lightly-traveled posthole track to follow, that does not follow the trail route in places. However, relatively well-traveled tracks are now in place for most major trails (details below). Vehicles not parked in these spaces may be ticketed and/or towed. Spikes are recommended especially in the morning as the snow is now hard, compacted and very icy 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, 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. Currently the snow is relatively powdery; this will steadily change over the next few days and weeks. The park's namesake, Mount San Jacinto, rises to 11,000 feet at San Jacinto Peak and offers hikers stunning granite rock faces, subalpine forests, and a lush, fern laden forest floor. Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. On 23rd January I saw posthole tracks from Saddle Junction that head down the start of the Caramba Trail, the start of Willow Creek Trail, and following the PCT southbound toward Chinquapin Flat, but I have no further details at this time. Spikes are generally not required. 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. Mount San Jacinto State Park is all about the San Jacinto Mountains. Early on the morning of Saturday 17th I broke trail back-and-forth across the 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak which now has a lightly traveled posthole track to follow through the drifted powder (photo below). Potentially dangerous cold is currently forecast for the highest peaks for 14th-23rd January at least. Conversely in places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. Most of this snow had melted prior to my hike to San Jacinto Peak on 31st December. Often spikes are especially valuable for descending even when they are no necessarily needed for ascending. South Ridge Road (5S11) is also currently closed to vehicle traffic. Conditions are currently excellent for avalanches on specific terrain in the San Jacinto high country, as proven below. Forecasts remain more uncertain about the second wave of stormy weather on 16th-18th January. Spikes are useful at least for descending. Very fine snow fell briefly this evening. If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. That said, a moderate snow storm is forecast for Sunday 29th to Monday 30th January, with up to six inches of snow forecast above about 5000 ft, possibly up to 12 inches above 10,000 ft, and a freeze level down to 4000 ft. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Monday 23rd January 2023 at 1010 the air temperature was 11.1F (-11C), with a windchill temperature of -16.2F (-26C), 47% relative humidity, and a bitter NNE wind sustained at 20 mph gusting to 27.7 mph. Climb the remaining 5,100 feet of snow and or ice in one of the several chutes. 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). This is expected to be a seasonal closure until next year. The average snow depth in this area is only about five inches, but on this slope it is heavily drifted in places at 10-12 inches. Overall, melting is proceeding faster than expected, especially with warmer than forecast temperatures, but this weekend trails will be very icy. Altitudes are approximate. Even when the gate is closed there are nine legal parking spaces this side of the locked gate (near the upper Ernie Maxwell trailhead). 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. 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 . It was near-whiteout conditions due to wild spindrift above Wellman Divide, but the new snow was firm and overall made for good snowshoeing conditions. Forecast models have a higher degree of confidence for the Tuesday storm than the storm next weekend. Spikes are recommended but not required depending upon your comfort level hiking on angled icy snow. I hope to provide more information on the high country situation on Sunday 26th, depending on conditions/weather. While all time and labor is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to cover costs. Firstly because it is really unsafe, that is a busy and winding mountain road, not remotely a route designed for pedestrians. Two more significant atmospheric river storm systems are forecast on Saturday 14th-Sunday 15th, and on 16th-18th. Temperatures will be below seasonal for December for at least the next week, with many days cloudy or at least partly cloudy. 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. The first storm overnight on Monday 28th may produce snow above 10,000 ft (forecasts have ranged from 0-16 inches), and very light snow near the elevation of Idyllwild preceded by a little rain. Currently, and as conditions change, spikes are strongly recommended for the foreseeable future everywhere above about 7000 ft. Mt. 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. New treefall hazards on several major trails have been reported, and those on Spitler Peak Trail have already been cleared by the Trail Report. 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. In the days since the storm, we have also surveyed trails around Tahquitz Peak, South Ridge, Spitler Peak, and Deer Springs, among others. $30.00. 432. A few trees were cut by chainsaw at the far (Hidden Divide) end of the Forest Service section recently, presumably by a CCC or State Park crew. The rain has becoming heavier in the past hour or so. An excellent track is easy to follow to Little Round Valley. I put in a posthole track the entire way up, but crampons (with an ice axe) were essential at that time on the upper switchbacks above about 8300 ft due to the typical steeply angled ice obscured underneath 6-12 inches of powder (photos below). 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. In addition, there is the possibility of minor snow storms on Thursday 19th and around Sunday 29th January. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 42 inches (45-48 inches), drifted to 60 inches in places, especially on East Ridge. 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 theoretically unavailable for legal parking. 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). Temperatures have been largely above seasonal in the first week of the month, then following a brief cold spell another period of temperatures well above seasonal is forecast for 8th-10th. 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. Such unseasonably warm temperatures mean that snow melt will be rapid everywhere while in many areas freeze/thaw cycles will result in icy trails in the early mornings above about 7000 ft. By late morning snow conditions will become poor for hiking (soft, slippery, and even slushy) especially in sun-exposed areas. Precipitation has been steady at mid and upper elevations for the past few hours. Above that elevation, icy snow is largely continuous to Saddle Junction. Please check this page for periodic updates the most recent is at the top throughout the multiple day storm sequence. The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. However they will remain valuable for off-trail travel at elevations above about 9500 ft for the foreseeable future. There is a compacted, well-traveled track on continuous light icy snow from Long Valley/Tram to Wellman Divide. 2-3 inches on 9th), Saddle Junction/approx. My route down to Little Round Valley will not be especially helpful to ascending hikers, as I made the most of conditions to take a direct glissading route. Crampons are recommended for the traversing slopes. Even when the gate is closed there are nine legal parking spaces this side of the locked gate (near the upper Ernie Maxwell trailhead; these nine space still require an Adventure Pass or equivalent). Temperatures on the morning of 15th were the lowest of this winter, and among the lowest of the past decade. The storm sequence starts with a minor storm on the night of Tuesday 21st, which may only produce 2-3 inches of snow at all elevations, but accompanied by high winds and bitterly cold temperatures. A second forecast storm system may bring some light precipitation to the San Jacinto mountains on 2nd December, and possibly again on 4th-5th. High near 21. 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. There are two new treefall hazards to pass on the upper trail. There is no planned reopening date at this time. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there has been extensive drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails. 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. 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. 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). Although not essential, spikes are recommended and many hikers will find them useful especially for descending. While the shallow icy snow should melt steadily over the next few days, 4WD/AWD vehicles are recommended. Spikes are not required for ascending, but some hikers will find them useful at least for descending the uppermost section. 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. Snow depths are currently suitable for snowshoeing everywhere above about 8000 ft, potentially lower in places. On Monday 14th we ascended San Jacinto Peak via the east side (Devils Slide, Wellman, and Peak trails) and descended the west side via Deer Springs 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 steadily melting 1-2 inches of icy snow. I recorded a short video at the Peak late morning on the 13th, available here on YouTube. 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. This rain produces huge masses of ice in the trees, including chunks I have estimated as weighing 40-100 lb this winter, which can dislodge dramatically once direct sunlight warms the trees. 59mi . There had been an additional six inches of snow (plus an unknown amount of rain) since my measurement two days earlier, for a current total snow depth of about 21 inches at Saddle Junction. Holden said he could not recall the last time there had been an avalanche on Mount San Jacinto. Devils Slide Trail has a well traveled and compacted track to Saddle Junction in place already. 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. 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. There was a dusting of snow in Garner Valley (4300 ft). Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there has been extensive drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails. Early on the morning of Saturday 17th I broke trail back-and-forth across the 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak which now has a lightly traveled posthole track to follow through the drifted powder. Marion Mountain Trail [updated 22nd December] has a well-defined but lumpy posthole track throughout. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds there has been drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails. The Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail has a well-traveled track to follow throughout its length, snow cover is about 80%. Rainfall may continue at mid elevations potentially for several consecutive days, and the relative warmth of the air masses may produce rain and/or freezing rain as high as San Jacinto Peak, challenging layers of icy or mixed snow/ice conditions at all elevations, and perhaps melting of much preexisting snow below about 8000 ft. Current forecasts for precipitation suggest as much as three inches of rain around the elevation of Idyllwild (5000-6000 ft) between the afternoon of Tuesday 27th December 2022 and Wednesday 4th January 2023. It stopped snowing at about 0800. At least two further minor storm systems are forecast, overnight into Tuesday 3rd January, and then again all day on Thursday 5th January, as described in more detail in the Weather section below. We removed nine treefall hazards on 18th November and the trail is now completely clear again, bringing to 56 the number of trees we have removed from this trail since mid 2021. Above that elevation, icy snow is almost continuous to Saddle Junction. Most major trails now have a track through the snow to follow, details have been updated below. Marion Mountain Trail has a very well-defined track to follow. South Ridge Road (5S11) is currently closed to vehicle traffic but is rapidly clearing [checked Saturday 17th] of snow. With two further minor snowfalls possible in January, and strong winds in the high country expected on some days causing substantial spindrift, tracks broken through the snow may not last long. There are five new major treefall hazards, plus many other limbs and branches, across the trail between the Suicide Rock junction and the Marion Mountain Trail junction. Current expectations are only for 1-2 inches of snow at mid elevations (e.g., Idyllwild) and not much more at higher elevations, perhaps 2-3 inches with each storm. 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). Deer Springs Trail has a posthole track to follow along its entire length. Obviously these depths are expected to change dramatically over the next few days. Conditions are forecast to remain very unsettled for the first week of January. However a brief frigid interlude on 5th-6th February included a very light overnight snowfall at all elevations above 5000 ft, with 0.75 inch in Idyllwild, increasing to 1.5 inch at San Jacinto Peak. A strong and bitterly cold NNE wind made conditions interesting, with large parts of the broken tracks filling in overnight with spindrift (and wind blown ice blocks), so I found myself breaking lengthy sections of trail yet again. Prior to this storm, conditions had been extremely unsettled for about ten days, with four storms in a week, although only one of those was a significant snow-producing system. 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. 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 recommended at least for descending upper Deer Springs Trail. Devils Slide Trail has a very lightly traveled track to Saddle Junction in place. SAN JACINTO (MSJC1) Lat: 33.81528NLon: 116.64194WElev: 8616ft. Spikes can be useful for descending in particular. But in 2020, two people had to be rescued when they were caught in an avalanche while hiking in Snow Creek Canyon on the north face. These icy slopes are notoriously treacherous and have been an area of multiple hiker fatalities in winter conditions in recent decades. The intensity of snowfall at San Jacinto Peak this afternoon is the best Ive seen since late 2019. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park remains open and the parking area has been largely plowed. This morning the PCT at the top of Spitler Peak Trail (roughly Mile 168.5) was basically clear of snow. However this may change next week with new snowfall possible as discussed below. Initially a cold system that brought 2-3 inches of snow to elevations between 4500 ft and 9000 ft. A short video summary of what we found when we broke trail up Devils Slide that morning. Note that averages are given; due to strong winds and considerable powder there is extreme drifting. 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