If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. From there to the top of Marion Mountain Trail the route is a lightly-traveled posthole track. Be prepared for trails above about 8000 ft (perhaps lower in places) completely or largely obscured by moderate to deep snow; very cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. Reserve and check availability on the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association website: Group size limited to 12 people and 8 pack/riding animals per group. 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. On South Ridge Trail spikes at least, but preferably crampons, are required for the uppermost switchbacks. Conversely in some places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. The Ernie Maxwell Trail is functionally clear of icy snow, although a few minor patches remain, especially close to Humber Park. While the snow quantities are forecast to be 1-2 inches at most, they may be much colder systems than have been typical so far this winter, with freeze levels below 5000 ft. Currently the snow is relatively powdery and benign; this will steadily change over the next few days and weeks. Generally the San Jacinto mountains have just caught the southern edge of these systems, with nothing like the dramatic precipitation being reported from further north. "Usually, at this time of year, snowfall would keep people out," Weston said. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there is extensive drifting, often accumulating in the trails. This latest storm was again very mild, as expected from an atmospheric river system pulling moisture in from warmer latitudes. The high country may be above the cloud for some of that storm, as only 2-3 inches are forecast for the high country. Spikes are currently recommended throughout the trail system above about 7500 ft. However there was no sign of that route by 6th, due to drifting snow. Underlying the fresh snow is in places a thin layer of ice and/or icy snow remaining from the previous storm in early November. The flow of atmospheric river storm systems continues unabated across California. 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. Black Mountain Road closed on 7th November to vehicle traffic at the gate 1.7 miles up from Highway 243 (see Forest Service website regarding this closure here). There are other South Fork Trails in Southern California, so make sure you are going to South Fork . My track from last week largely followed the established route of the trail, especially below the Fuller Ridge junction, but higher up the track is much more direct in places. The Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail is largely clear of icy snow, with a few patches remaining, mostly close to Humber Park. However, forecast models suggest anywhere from 6-20 inches of snow above 10,000 ft elevation spread across at least two of the three days, and the possibility of several inches of snow at mid elevations (e.g., 2-4 inches in Idyllwild). Forest Headquarters This is the third time this century that Idyllwild has surpassed 60 inches of snow in a winter (62.8 inches in 2000/01, and 62.4 inches in 2010/11), so 60+ inch winters might be considered to occur roughly once every decade. An official website of the Note that averages are given; due to strong winds and light powder there is extreme drifting. The significant Pacific storm of the winter that had been forecast over an extended period between about 16th-21st December is no longer thought likely to impact the San Jacinto mountains, although considerable uncertainty persists in the weather models for that period. Melting of snow on sun-exposed slopes and freeze-thaw cycles will combine to change trail conditions and potentially the preferred equipment for the terrain. Even experienced hikers should understand that winter ice hiking requires Alpine mountaineering equipment and skills, authorities said. 2-3 inches on 9th November), Saddle Junction/approx. San Bernardino National Forest is closed to all public recreation activities due to extreme snow conditions. "He usually goes with his girlfriend or a buddy," said Hendley, who lives across the street from Kumm. United States government. Amounts listed may 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. That fair weather in the valleys has fooled too many hikers, Weston said. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Black Mountain Road also closed on 7th November to vehicle traffic at the gate 1.7 miles up from Highway 243. (909) 382-2682 (Voice) At the Peak 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. Tracks are in place around Skunk Cabbage Meadow, and south from Saddle Junction toward Chinquapin Flat. 10 inches on 9th), Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 0-1 inch (was 4 inches on 9th), Annies Junction/approx. 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. 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. Please report trail conditions. Unusually for me, I followed the entire route of the established trail down to Little Round Valley. Spikes are not required. As last week, I was able to ascend barebooting to about 9200 ft before putting on crampons. Ironically the closure is due to unprecedented snow fall, although such snow fall was average prior to this century, and would have even been below average in the 1970s. Current Trail Conditions. The Peak Trail still has about 90% cover of icy snow to San Jacinto Peak. Altitudes are approximate. Trails remain very icy due to daily freeze/thaw cycles and compaction from hiker traffic, so spikes are recommended throughout the trail system above about 8000 ft (lower in places). I just moved to southern california and want to be back out doing what I love. IMPORTANT UPDATE Friday 13th January: back-to-back Pacific storm systems are forecast to impact the San Jacinto mountains this weekend, the first on Saturday 14th, immediately followed by another Sunday 15th-Monday 16th January. Heavy cloud cover at higher elevations meant helicopters had to transport rescuers to narrow ravines. "Everything he has done indicates he was not an experienced hiker. On 2nd, 5th, and 6th we barebooted to San Jacinto Peak on well-traveled and compacted tracks through increasingly patchy light icy snow. "It occurred to me that anyway one more Sunday was over, that Maman was buried now, that I was going back to work, and that, really, nothing had changed." Above seasonal temperatures will continue until Sunday 27th November. Lightly cloudy conditions made for a delightful hike on the evening of Monday 21st ascending San Jacinto Peak via Marion Mountain and Deer Spring trails, descending the east side (Devils Slide, Wellman, and Peak trails). An official website of the According to "tarol" Adventure Passes are now required at only the Vivian, Momyer, and South Fork Trailheads - the other SG Wilderness Trailheads are free. The Wellman Trail from Annies Junction to Wellman Divide has about 40% icy snow cover. They will be especially valuable on well-consolidated tracks over the coming days and weeks before they clear of snow (e.g., Devils Slide, Ernie Maxwell, Deer Springs trails, at least), on colder mornings when conditions are icy, and for descending. Further light snow is expected starting this evening, followed by much heavier snow overnight on 28th February-1st March. My track largely followed the established route of the trail, especially below the Fuller Ridge junction, but higher up the track is much more direct in places. 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. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 6th February 2023 are as follows. The first number is the current total snow depth, followed in parentheses by the storm total for this latest storm 11th-12th December. Share sensitive information only Dcouvrez les 9 joyaux cachs visiter et planifiez votre prochaine aventure ds maintenant autour de Yucaipa. However this may change next week with new snowfall possible as discussed below. Thank you so much for your support. Devils Slide Trail has a well traveled and compacted track to Saddle Junction in place already. Spitler Peak Trail has a very visible boot track through light snow to the PCT. Hikers who have an ice axe (and know how to use it) may find it useful in places on this short section of trail. Still one of the most scenic trails in San Gorgonio, Now is the time to do this hike before the weather changes. The Ernie Maxwell Trail is clear of snow. Alternatively snowshoes could have been used, depending on personal preference and time of day. 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. 0:04. While the shallow icy snow should melt steadily over the next few days, 4WD/AWD vehicles are recommended. Best, 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. MLS #219090979 Two or more inches of rain are likely for mid elevations (e.g., Idyllwild) on 27th-30th, with several inches of snow possible above 10,000 ft elevation on various days over the next week or so. 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. Forecasts range widely from 6-22 inches of snow for the highest elevations across multiple days, with a mix of rain and several inches of snow at mid elevations. Spikes tend to be especially useful for descending trails. There is a very well-traveled track through increasingly patchy thin icy snow from Saddle Junction to Tahquitz Peak. A remarkable further 9.5 inches of snow fell in Idyllwild today, bringing the storm total to 19.5 inches, before largely stopping and the cloud cover partly clearing out near dusk. 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. The first number is the depth of fresh snow from this latest storm, followed in parentheses by the current total snow depth. Devils Slide Trail is functionally clear of snow below 7600 ft, about two miles up, and then snow cover is about 60% up to Saddle Junction but becoming almost continuous within 0.2 mile of the junction. There is a compacted, well-traveled track on continuous light icy snow from Long Valley/Tram to Wellman Divide. Due to the difficult nature of the hike, we decided to arrive at the trailhead at 5am to get an early start. Note that generally the maximum depths so far this winter were immediately following the major storm sequence on 14th-17th January 2023 (details of those depths available here). From there I put in a direct ascending track roughly following the old East Ridge Trail to the Peak. A key feature of this sequence of storms will be the relative warmth of the air masses which will lead to high freeze levels. Remarkably Tropical Storm Kay did not add any new treefall hazards to this trail. Got up early and made our way up the Mineshaft trail. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. Currently crampons, always with an ice axe, and advanced knowledge of how to use this equipment, are required. Snowshoes are very strongly recommended for any trails in, or leading to, the high country. Treacherous ice is the common denominator in three of the four deaths, and the disappearances of Kumm and Barbour, said Sgt. Indeed the final third of December may be one of the warmest on record for the holiday period. This will change later this week. South Ridge Road (5S11) remains closed to vehicle traffic. 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). 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. Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 45 inches (30 inches snow in latest storms) but heavily drifted here, Annies Junction/PCT Mile 180.8 (9070 ft): 45-48 inches (about 30-32 inches snow in latest storms), Long Valley (8600 ft): 24 inches (16 inches in latest storms), Saddle Junction/PCT Mile 179 (8070 ft): 21 inches (13 inches snow in latest storms), Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 5-6 inches (all from latest storms, four inches of snow on top of ice). However excellent well-traveled and compacted tracks are now in place for almost all major trails (details below). All trails above about 5500 ft are largely snow-covered (wholly snow-covered above about 7000 ft). Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying the storm there is extensive drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails. Winter conditions exist in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Community Volunteer Day at Camp Redwing 04-23-23 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. 2 night trip SB Peak Trail to Limber Pine, Trail Fork Springs and back. 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. 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. Elevation gain : 5,840 ft. The snow pack was hard enough to walk on top in some places but we did experience many holes. South Ridge Trail [hiked 13th and 17th December] has a well-traveled posthole track through shallow snow as far as Tahquitz Peak. Spitler Peak Trail had 10 new treefall hazards, almost all in the upper switchbacks. Rain started overnight in Idyllwild, and by late this afternoon (at 1550) totals 1.22 inch. Spitler Peak Trail had 10 new treefall hazards, almost all in the upper switchbacks. Because of the 18K+ acre Lake Fire (which is still burning as of 6/24/15), a large section of the San Gorgonio Wilderness including all trails to the summit of San Gorgonio Mountain will be CLOSED until October 1, 2015 Mountain Conditions. Major snowfall months have also occurred recently, in winters that did not otherwise end up with exceptional annual totals. After an interesting month of weather, the remainder of January into February is forecast to be somewhat more settled. Snow cover is shallow up to about 7000 ft, but relatively heavy above 8000 ft. Melting on sun-exposed slopes is well underway, e.g., on lower South Ridge and Deer Springs trails. Idyllwild received 2.75 inches, and I measured five inches at San Jacinto Peak on my hike through the storm this morning, with 3-4 inches at locations in between. An excellent track is easy to follow to Little Round Valley. There is precipitation forecast from Wednesday 28th into the first week of 2023. Multiple mild storm systems are forecast to bring extremely unsettled weather to the San Jacinto mountains starting Tuesday 27th December, lasting well into the first week of January. potentially dangerous) windchill temperatures. 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. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular route, as discussed below. For closure information, please visit . Latest details are given in the introduction above. The Wellman Trail from Annies Junction to Wellman Divide has about 40% icy snow cover. Hikers will 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 since the passage of Tropical Storm Kay in September. Snowshoes are useful in low to moderate 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. Marion Mountain Trail has a lightly-traveled posthole track to follow, that does not follow the trail route in places. Official websites use .gov A .gov Every year seems to have its unique challenges and 2022 has been no exception. MLS# EV23025164. 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 Deer Springs trails. On multiple recent ascents of San Jacinto Peak I have generally ascended and descended via the east side (Devils Slide, Wellman, Peak, and East Ridge routes). Steady heavy snow started in Idyllwild at about 0830 but stopped at about 1400. No fresh snow fell overnight, with storm totals of about nine inches at San Jacinto Peak and 0.5 inch in Idyllwild unchanged. This will continue to be the case for at least a week, given fresh snowfall expected. PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 9-10 inches (total 11-12 inches), Long Valley (8600 ft): 8 inches (8-9 inches), Saddle Junction/approx. Devils Slide Trail is functionally clear of icy snow to Saddle Junction. Lightly-traveled snowshoe and/or posthole tracks radiate away from Saddle Junction around the meadow trail and south toward Chinquapin Flat, but I have not checked how accurately they follow established trail routes or how far they continue. #32 | Salsa Dancing Up Half Dome, Redemption on San Gorgonio - Vurbl Spikes are generally not required. Due to the very high freeze level snowfall was restricted to a light dusting above 8200 ft, increasing to one inch above 9000 ft and 1.5 inch above 10,000 ft. Impacts will be minimal on high country trails, but trails between 7000-9000 ft with pre-existing snow may be a mix of slush, snow and ice, and will require some caution. [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. The Barton Flats Visitor Center on Hywy 38 and the Fawnskin Ranger Station in Big Bear also can issue these permits. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. If the Report is useful to you in any way, please consider using this link to the Donate page. It's remote trailhead is probibly the only reason it's not as popular as the other routes. There is a well-traveled track on the lowest section of Deer Springs Trail continuing out to Suicide Rock. (800) 735-2922 (TDD/TTY), Offices may be closed on select federal holidays, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=74247&actid=51. Note however that snow depth is rarely indicative of the ease (or otherwise) of hiking a given trail. Whether you're a Girl Scout, a volunteer, or a family member, decide what you'll do next in your Girl Scout experience. Started by: MikeH. The storm forecast for 29th-30th January looks less dramatic than previously predicted, with the high country largely above the storm (only an inch of snow forecast), and only 2-4 inches now expected at the elevation of Idyllwild. This was immediately followed by a milder storm on 22nd-23rd that brought heavy snowfall with 13 inches in Idyllwild across a 30 hour period (measured at 5550 ft), and about 18 inches in Long Valley (8600 ft). Spikes are recommended, at least for descending.
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