These conditions are expected to change significantly over the next ten days due to the highly unsettled weather forecast into early January. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock Average snow depth around the peak was 24-25 inches, but heavily drifted. I put in a posthole track the entire way up, but crampons (with an ice axe) were necessary on the upper switchbacks above about 8300 ft due to the usual steeply angled ice obscured underneath 6-12 inches of powder. 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. The hike back down through Dollar Saddle also had some portions of snow - most notably just before Dry Lake View and directly after Dollar Saddle. The 20th storm of winter 2022/23, the second of two storms across three days, is currently impacting the San Jacinto mountains. [Checked 18th January by Anne and Anabel. Thank you for taking the time to read this. South Ridge Road (5S11), Dark Canyon Road (4S02, the access to Seven Pines Trail), and Santa Rosa Truck Trail (7S02) are currently closed to vehicle traffic, as is Black Mountain Road at the gate 1.7 miles up from Highway 243. momyer-open-map. While all time and labor is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to cover costs. Snowshoes are not required anywhere, as recent experience has shown that off-trail snow is now too shallow and/or patchy for snowshoes. With significant further snowfalls expected in the next week (at least), and moderate to strong winds in the high country expected for many of those days causing some daily drifting of snow, much of the trail system may remain completely or somewhat obscured by snow throughout most or all of January. The State Park has closed the wilderness due to the weather conditions, as described on their website here. Forecasts are inconsistent regarding the amount of snowfall in this next storm, but those that I trust suggest 12+ inches in Idyllwild over the next 24 hours, with 1-2 feet in the high country. This rain produces huge masses of ice in the trees, including chunks as large as a small microwave weighing 40-80 lb, which then dislodge as soon as direct sunlight warms the trees. As described above, crampons with hiking poles and an ice axe, depending on terrain are currently ideal everywhere above about 9500 ft. View 41082 Cheyenne Trl, Beaumont, CA 92223 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin are closed for the season. Perfect weather, great trail conditions. $2,480,000 Last Sold Price. There is a well-traveled track on light icy snow from Long Valley/Tram to Wellman Divide. 18632 Deer Trail Road, Banning, CA 92220 Property Records Spikes tend to be most valuable for descending even when not needed for ascending. There is evidence of a relatively well-traveled track south from Saddle Junction on the PCT, but as of the morning of Saturday 17th this track did not make it through to Chinquapin Flat. Teen hikers lost on Pacific Crest Trail for several days after 2-3 inches on 9th), Saddle Junction/approx. Hiking Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek Trail is quite the challenge. I've climbed it many times during winter and have found myself to be the only soul on the mountain. Of course, this February was notable in that roughly 80% of the total fell all in the last week of the month, with no respite for significant melting. I just moved to southern california and want to be back out doing what I love. San Gorgonio is the tallest mountain in Southern California, and a rite of passage for serious hikers in the area. Data are provisional and require verification. When the gate is closed there are nine legal parking spaces this side of the locked gate (which still require an Adventure Pass or equivalent to be displayed). The Old fire, which started in San Bernardino, and the deadly flood that ravaged a campground in Devore were blamed for establishing the brittle ground that gave way when Jones fell to his death. This is a summary of conditions following the second significant Pacific storm of winter 2022/23 to impact the San Jacinto mountains. 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. 2 Baths. Snowshoes can be used for ascending the highest peaks, but with considerable caution. Trip Report By. This makes for less than perfect snowshoeing conditions, but still preferable to postholing. Trail conditions are updated below. Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 3 inches (all from latest storms, admixed with 5.06 inches rain on 14th-16th) already melting steadily on 18th. Some hikers will find spikes are useful at least for descending. Per "Tarol" 6-21-2011The Vivian Creek route is the most popular, South Fork is #2If you want a permit for Vivian for a dayhike on the weekend in the summertime, you must get it 3-4 weeks in advance. Please check this page for periodic updates (the most recent is at the top). (For readers who are unclear, Skyline Trail forms the lower two-thirds of the Cactus-to-Clouds [C2C] route.) Free shipping for many products! 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). Donate via PayPal using the link below. Be aware of your surroundings trails look different in the snow and are sometimes are hard to find. Although not essential, spikes are recommended and many hikers will find them useful especially for descending. Two and three-tenths miles further is High Creek Camp (water available - 9,200'). Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park remains open and the parking area has been largely plowed. A positive start to the new year, this is a summary of conditions following the fifth Pacific storm (but only the third significant snowfall) of winter 2022/23 to impact the San Jacinto mountains. There is an average of 9-10 inches of fresh powder so far today at San Jacinto Peak, and about 5 inches in Long Valley. Early on cold mornings, the icy snow is grippy, and I did not find spikes necessary on 5th. Those systems are summarized here: Conditions will remain very unsettled throughout the second and third weeks of January. At the Peak on Sunday 15th January 2023 at 0750 the air temperature was 17.8F (-8C), with a windchill temperature of -5.6F (-21C), 100% relative humidity, and a wild SW wind sustained at 19 mph gusting to 30.2 mph. RESCUES IN THE WILDERNESS CAN BE AVOIDED. The upper end of this trail offers outstanding views of Yucaipa Ridge and Galena Peak, as well as sweeping . Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. 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. South Ridge Road is now clear of ice and snow. 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. 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. Deer Springs Trail has a broken track to follow all the way to San Jacinto Peak. 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. 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. 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). . San Gorgonio Mountain is the highest peak in California south of the Sierra at 11,499 ft. In recent days we have also surveyed trails around Tahquitz Peak, South Ridge, Spitler Peak, and Deer Springs, among others. Dry Lake (San Gorgonio) From The South Fork Trail Trail Details. On Fuller Ridge Trail there are five major treefall hazards obstructing the trail in the 1.5 mile section nearest to the campground (PCT Miles 189-190.5). Thank you for taking the time to read this. There's a clear message being sent to those who go into the burn areas to be aware of your footing," said Ruth Wenstrom, a U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Taking the Pacific Coast Highway is one of the best road trips from Los Angeles and the best choice when taking a road trip to mountainous Big Sur. That is expected to change, with up to several inches of snow forecast both in the high country and at mid elevations tonight. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Monday 28th November 2022 at 0855 the air temperature was 26.2F (-3C), with a windchill temperature of 8.8F (-13C), 11% relative humidity, and a sharp due West wind sustained at 17 mph gusting to 24.6 mph. San Gorgonio Mountain lies at the easternmost extremity of the Transverse Ranges.The mountain is a heavily eroded, partially dissected plateau.. Big Bear Lake, California is the largest city near San Gorgonio, and hosts two major ski resorts; it is also used for summer recreation.. Geology. 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. Altitudes are approximate. Comments Off on Updated El Dorado closure area. 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. Spikes are recommended. While all time and effort is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report requests small private donations to cover costs. Altitudes are approximate. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 18th January 2023 (unless otherwise indicated) are as follows. This information will be updated daily over the next week as details are changing significantly with every new forecast. 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. The high-pressure, bright, sunny weather system in recent weeks has created icy conditions with no snow covering it." 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). In related (but frankly much more positive) news, today I had a long but spectacular day snowshoeing to San Jacinto Peak. At the Peak on Monday 21st November 2022 at 1610 the air temperature was 36.5F (3C), with a windchill temperature of 28.0F (-2C), 9% relative humidity, and a steady WSW breeze sustained at 6 mph gusting to 9.2 mph. With some melting already underway and compaction caused by freeze-thaw cycles and hiker traffic, conditions will deteriorate for snowshoeing over the next few days, especially on more heavily traveled trails below 9000ft. 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. Put on snowshoes and went up to the base of San Gorgonio . Difficulty : Strenuous. 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. 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. Marion Mountain Trail (surveyed at least weekly in past month) now has only about 20% icy snow cover, largely in the central section between about 7400-8200 ft elevation which is less sun-exposed. Marion Mountain Trail has a lightly-traveled posthole track to follow, that does not follow the trail route in places. All trails above about 6500 ft remain lightly (or above 9000 ft, moderately) snow-covered. In the meantime, a lengthy video discussion of the current situation recorded at the Peak is available here, and a brief panorama video from the Peak proper is available here. On Monday 13th I also postholed the entire hike, as I was able to ascend barebooting to about 9200 ft before putting on crampons. Between November 2021 and May 2022, 61 downed trees were removed and almost the entire trail thoroughly trimmed and cleared. Indeed there were no other tracks anywhere above Humber Park, not even on lower Devils Slide Trail. So don't be fooled into thinking you are going for 16 miles. Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. We surveyed the PCT where it crosses Highway 74 (approx. 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. South Ridge Road (5S11) is also currently closed to vehicle traffic. Visitors can call our Mill Creek Visitor Center (909) 382-2882 and our staff will help plan any enjoyable trip to the forest." Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 3.0 inches (storm total 3.0 inches). 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. Many thanks to Kyle Eubanks who I chatted with at the Peak this afternoon. San Gorgonio, located in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area. Coldwell Banker. Hikers should be prepared for temperatures below freezing in the high country, and generally far freezing when considering wind chill effects. As discussed above, multiple additional snowfalls forecast for 14th-18th January will further complicate the trail conditions. Even when the gate is closed there are nine legal parking spaces this side of the locked gate (near the upper Ernie Maxwell trailhead). 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. Vehicles not parked in these spaces may be ticketed and/or towed. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 19th December (east side) or 15th December (west side) 2022 are as follows. 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. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 4 inches (storm total 3.5 inches), Devils Slide Trail at Humber Park (6550 ft): 3.5 inches (storm total 3.5 inches). Currently the snow is relatively powdery; this will steadily change over the next few days and weeks. 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. Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin are now closed for the season. 1629 Sams Cy, Beaumont, CA 92223 - MLS #EV23032625 I have typically postholed barebooting to 8900-9200 ft before putting on crampons. Measurements taken on Monday 30th were unchanged by Wednesday 1st. Conditions remain very unsettled for the first week of January. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, mixed with slushy and icy patches. Winds decreasing (severe gales from the W on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night). Were so happy to be back! There were posthole tracks heading south from Saddle Junction toward Chinquapin Flat. Both storms were relatively cold, the second in particular dusting snow below 3500 ft elevation. 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. 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). Conversely in some places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. On 15th I barebooted (i.e. 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. Must have crampons/and Alpine boots, trails are iced and very dangerous. I hope to provide more information on the high country situation on Sunday 26th, depending on conditions/weather. The cloud largely dissipated on my descent, affording some spectacular vistas. The South Fork Trailhead (officially known as South Fork Trail 1E04) lies about 2.5 miles off of Rt 38, close to the town of Angelus Oaks. 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. (16), Additions & Corrections Reservation Rules. Peru: Land of the Inca and the Amazon | Girl Scouts Altitudes are approximate. Note that tracks discussed here may become obscured by heavy drifting of snow from strong winds combined with extensive ice fall from trees overhead. Marion Mountain Trail has a well-traveled snowshoe track to follow along its entire length. San Gorgonio Weather Forecast (3505m) - Mountain-Forecast.com Locations in Pine Cove up to 6500 ft were reporting 3.1 to 3.8 inches of rain by 0500 today. ) or https:// means you've safely Two new trees were down on the upper trail, unsurprising given the huge weight of ice from freezing rain plastered all over the trees. Even experienced hikers should understand that winter ice hiking requires Alpine mountaineering equipment and skills, authorities said. Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. It is clear, based on information on the PCTA website closures page (linked here), that these closures will dramatically and negatively impact early season PCT hikers. At 11,499 feet, San Gorgonio Mountain is the highest peak in California south of the Sierra. Snow cover is shallow up to about 7000 ft, but relatively heavy above 8000 ft. Melting on sun-exposed slopes is already well underway, e.g., on lower Devils Slide Trail, South Ridge and lower Deer Springs trails. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 23rd January 2023 (unless otherwise indicated) are as follows. At the Peak on Thursday 8th December 2022 at 0900 the air temperature was 28.4F (-2C), with a windchill temperature of 12.7F (-11C), 11% relative humidity, and a fresh SW wind sustained at 7 mph gusting to 9.3 mph. Altitudes are approximate. 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. Tracks are in place around Skunk Cabbage Meadow, and south from Saddle Junction toward Chinquapin Flat. However there was no sign of that route by 6th, due to drifting snow. However it is thinning rapidly everywhere, and will look radically different in a week or so. The Vivian Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail. Snowshoes can be used for ascending the highest peaks, but with considerable caution. The next comprehensive update of the Report will likely be in the evening of Wednesday 11th. If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. 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 . The table also shows that with another few inches, this could be the biggest snow season since the 1940s! Thank you so much for your support. I would like to ski San Gorgonio. I was pleased to see that over the weekend some posthole tracks were added on top of my snowshoe track from last week all the way up Deer Springs Trail to San Jacinto Peak. Every year seems to have its unique challenges, and clearly 2023 will be no exception. The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. Currently spikes at a minimum, and ideally crampons, with an ice axe (and knowledge of how to use it), are strongly recommended. 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. Azalea Drive, the access road to Marion Mountain trailhead, has not been fully plowed (surveyed Tuesday 14th). Following the twelfth storm system of this winter on 29th-30th January, temperatures have largely swung to well above seasonal, with melting underway at all elevations, but especially below 8000 ft. There are two new treefall hazards to pass on the upper trail. Conversely in some places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. Hikers who have an ice axe (and know how to use it) may find it useful in places on this short section of trail. The main Dry Lake Trail is much steeper and can very slick if conditions are icy. Amrhein said searchers had seen "not a thing, not a thing." A minor storm on the night of Tuesday 21st will include severe cold and severe winds, followed by milder, moderate storm on 22nd-23rd, and then an unusual atmospheric river combined with very cold air again producing heavy snowfall for 23rd-25th February. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway/Long Valley remain open. San Gorgonio Peak via Vivian Creek Trail Quick Facts: Elevation: 11,503 feet. 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. That's suicide." Be prepared for ice and deep snow, bring crampons and /or snow shoes and above all do not hike past your limits. Note that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular track or trail. Spikes could potentially be used to ascend to the highest peaks at this time, although crampons are certainly safer for traversing. A less intense but slow moving multi-storm system is forecast for Friday 16th-Wednesday 21st. Weather conditions for different elevations in the San Gorgonio Wilderness are at: www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/San-Gorgonio/forecasts/3505. Terms & Conditions; Advertising; ABOUT US; 6. The Ernie Maxwell Trail is clear of snow. The 2,700 sq. UPDATE Tuesday 13th December 2022: This morning Anabel and I broke trail up South Ridge Road and South Ridge Trail to Old Lookout Flat (7600 ft). The previous Report (available here) summarized the conditions following the multiple storm event of 14th-17th January. It was very disturbing to see. more We were heading NB from Horsethief Canyon to the Interstate 15. 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 freeze level is currently at about 7500 ft and it has been periodically snowing gently above that elevation, with Long Valley (8600 ft) having added a few inches overnight, for a current total depth of about 24 inches. With two further snowfalls expected in the next ten days, and moderate to strong winds in the high country expected for most of those days causing some daily drifting of snow, much of the trail system may remain completely or somewhat obscured by moderate snow at least into the third week of January. The first couple of days early next week (20th-21st) may warm slightly above seasonal, before promptly dropping well below average again, accompanying another unsettled period of multiple consecutive storm systems on 22nd-28th. Although not essential in the moderate depth powder, spikes are strongly recommended and many hikers will find them useful especially for descending. I recorded an overly rambling and partly wind affected video report from San Jacinto Peak late morning on Wednesday 18th, available here on YouTube, but it does give a sense for the conditions underfoot at the highest elevations, and for the spectacular vista that day. Three numbers are given: the first number is the current average total snow depth at that location, followed in brackets by the new snow accumulation from the storm on 29th-30th January, and finally in parentheses by the maximum depth where known so far this winter, generally on 18th January following the major storm sequence on 14th-17th January 2023. Mount San Gorgonio - Hiking Vivian Creek Trail to the Peak Thank you so much for your support. 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. 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.]. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. 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. The strange rollercoaster ride that has been winter 2022/23 so far will continue for the foreseeable future. Report An Accident; Traffic Cameras >> Interstate 10 >> California >> North Palm Springs >> News Reports. Minor 0.5 inch dusting of snow above 8000 ft on Thursday 29th (, Moderate storm largely in the early hours of 1st January 2023 was the third significant snowfall of winter 2022/23 to impact the San Jacinto mountains. Although I carried snowshoes it would have been risky to try to use them on the icy traverses. 0:04. Remarkably Tropical Storm Kay did not add any new treefall hazards to this trail. As of the afternoon of Sunday 1st, the only tracks that I saw and that are known to be in place are my snowshoe track between Humber Park and San Jacinto Peak (using Devils Slide, Wellman, and Peak trails). 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. 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.
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