However they are not required, depending on your comfort level with postholing in drifted snow of moderate depth. Three significant trees are now down across the trail, including two major hazards that are not easy to hike around both roughly halfway along the trail. Conversely in places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. Extremely cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. Spikes are not required. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. Although most of the downed trees reported this summer were cleared in July, four more major trees came down in Tropical Storm Kay in September. Spikes are recommended at least for descending upper Deer Springs Trail. There was thin patchy snow at the trailhead (4900 ft) and then it was largely continuous above 5800 ft. Minor snow storm update 11th January 2023, Weather and trail update 27th December 2022, Moderate snow storm 11th-12th December 2022, Moderate snow storm 8th-9th November 2022. 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 the snow is not particularly deep (10-12 inches) it is heavily drifted and steeply angled, and has at least one ice layer underneath the fresh powder. South Ridge Trail [updated 24th December] has about 30% icy snow cover from the top of South Ridge Road to Old Lookout Flat (7600 ft). At the Peak on Friday 2nd December 2022 at 1620 the air temperature was 26.2F (-3C), with a windchill temperature of 11.8F (-11C), 55% relative humidity, and a fresh WSW wind sustained at 8 mph gusting to 15.4 mph. Temperatures during and after both storms are forecast to be below seasonal for late November, colder than the storm system in early November, and windy and hence especially cold in the high country. It continued to rain heavily overnight at mid elevations everywhere below about 7000 ft. Idyllwild at 5550 ft elevation recorded an impressive 4.01 inches of rain in the 24 hour period up to 0700 this morning. Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 45 inches, heavily drifted, Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 40 inches (45 inches), Annies Junction/PCT Mile 180.8 (9070 ft): 44 inches (45-48 inches), Tahquitz Peak (8836 ft): 25 inches, heavily drifted to 40 inches in places (measured 20th January), Seven Pines Trail junction with Deer Springs Trail (8700 ft): 36 inches, Strawberry Junction/PCT Mile 183 (8100 ft): 15 inches, Saddle Junction/PCT Mile 179 (8070 ft): 19 inches (21 inches), Suicide Rock Trail junction with Deer Springs Trail (6950 ft): 1-3 inches, Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 2-4 inches (5-6 inches), Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 0-2 inches (3 inches). Spikes can be useful for descending in particular. Eventually with compaction of the trails caused by increasing hiker traffic and freeze/thaw cycles snowshoes may steadily become less useful, however they will remain valuable for off-trail travel in the high country well into February. Conversely in places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. Generally considered a challenging route. See why the snow was such a major factor for this hike in the 4K . PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 0-1 inch (was 3 inches on 9th). One major treefall hazard is across the trail almost exactly midway between the trailheads at Humber Park and Tahquitz View Drive. This was a very mild system, producing rain to 9000 ft elevation (and consequently very icy conditions), and one inch of fresh snow above about 9000 ft elevation (increasing to 1.5 inch >10,000 ft). This was discussed in, Minor snow storm in the early hours of Tuesday 3rd January 2023 then turned to rain all day. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying the storm there is extensive drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails. 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. In total,. This will make trail conditions more complicated, and if in any doubt whatsoever carry and use traction devices accordingly (see discussion in introduction above). Currently trails above about 7500 ft (lower in places) are largely obscured by moderate to deep snow. Early on Monday 23rd January I ascended San Jacinto Peak via the east side (Devils Slide, Wellman, and Peak trails) that I had broken last Wednesday 18th, and descended the west side via (more-or-less) Deer Springs Trail. While the shallow icy snow should melt steadily over the next few days, 4WD/AWD vehicles are recommended. Snow cover is only 50% below 6700 ft, about 95% up to 7200 ft, and continuous thereafter. Combined with a weakening sun at this time of year, snow melt will generally be slow at upper elevations, and conditions will be ideal for freeze/thaw cycles and hence icy trails. 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. South Ridge Road remains closed now with only about 35% icy snow cover. 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. Be prepared for trails above about 8000 ft (perhaps lower in places) completely or largely obscured by moderate to deep snow. potentially dangerous) windchill temperatures. Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. Current air temperature at San Jacinto Peak is 17.8F (-8C) with a windchill of -5.6F (-21C) and a steady SW wind sustained at 19 mph gusting to 30.2 mph. I put on my Kahtoola microspikes to descend from the Peak, ultimately leaving them on most of the way down Devils Slide Trail. Altitudes are approximate. Multiple atmospheric river storm systems are forecast to bring very unsettled weather to the San Jacinto mountains starting Tuesday 27th December, lasting well into the first week of January. They are not currently recommended for traversing moderate angle slopes above 9000 ft that have challenging ice underlying shallow powder. It's still a tough 11 mile hike, but it's nothing like climbing to Mt San Jacinto from Palm Springs or Idyllwild. Conditions immediately following last weeks snow storm, the second significant Pacific system of winter 2022/23, that impacted the San Jacinto mountains on 11th-12th December were summarized in the previous Report (available here). Marion Mountain Trail has a very well-defined track throughout. Very light precipitation well before first light this morning included a dusting of snow above 6000 ft, <0.25 inch below 8000 ft and about 0.25 inch above that elevation, plus 0.03 inch of drizzle in Idyllwild. There is the possibility that this will end abruptly with a minor storm on Monday 28th November, with 1-3 inches of snow possible above 10,000 ft. However, relatively well-traveled tracks are now in place for most major trails (details below). Note that temperatures fluctuating either side of freezing are forecast for mid to upper elevations (at least >6000 ft) for the foreseeable future. However there was no sign of that route by 6th, due to drifting snow. I recorded a short video at the Peak, available here on YouTube. On both days I was able to ascend barebooting to about 8800 ft on 30th and to 9200 ft on 1st, before putting on crampons. Steady heavy snow started in Idyllwild at about 0830 but stopped at about 1400. Black Mountain Road also closed on 7th November to vehicle traffic at the gate 1.7 miles up from Highway 243. Snow cover is a patchy 20% from Strawberry Junction north for about 1.5 mile (roughly 8600 ft). Deep snow at 10,500 feet Melting has already reduced the snow cover to 90% as far as Old Lookout Flat (7600 ft). Note that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular track or trail. You'll need to leave pups at home dogs aren't allowed on this trail. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 1st January 2023 are as follows. There are no significant changes to snow/ice conditions, and advice below basically spikes recommended throughout the high country remains valid. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park remains open and the parking area has been largely plowed. However excellent well-traveled and compacted tracks are now in place for most of the major trails (details below). Average snow depth around the peak was 24-25 inches, but heavily drifted. Secondly, because there is really very little snow on the PCT. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, potentially mixed with slushy and icy patches. Trails above about 8500 ft currently remain lightly covered with patchy icy snow (more continuous above about 9000 ft on the west side, 9900 ft on the east). I descended Deer Springs Trail, again breaking trail the entire way, but again through light snow sitting on top of a very solid, icy snow layer. Currently the snow is relatively powdery and benign; this will steadily change over the next few days and weeks. Unusually for me, I followed the entire route of the established trail down to Little Round Valley. Such unseasonably warm temperatures led to rapid snow melt everywhere, despite the low sun angle at this time of year, while in many areas freeze/thaw cycles have resulted in icy trails and roads especially in the early mornings. Through and below Little Round Valley, my track almost entirely follows the established trail. The second storm on 15th-16th is expected to be colder with a lower freeze level which may result in 1-2 inches of snow down to 5000 ft or possibly even lower. Snowshoes are no longer required anywhere on the established trail system, where snow is now too shallow, icy and compacted. Areas here at 6500-7000 ft had had much less snow than a few miles further north, only 0.5-1.0 inch depth. 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. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) 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 light WNW wind sustained at 5 mph gusting to 9.9 mph. On my ascent I put crampons on at Wellmans Cienega (9300 ft) and they were more-or-less essential for traversing the icy slopes of the Peak Trail. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. While these are expected to bring significant precipitation throughout the state, there remains considerable uncertainty regarding timing and precipitation amounts for Southern California. Although the snow is not currently particularly deep (10-12 inches) it is heavily drifted and has an ice layer underneath the fresh powder. There is a very well-traveled track from Saddle Junction to Tahquitz Peak (multiple photos below). There I generally put on Kahtoola microspikes for the descent. One major treefall hazard is across the trail almost exactly midway between the trailheads at Humber Park and Tahquitz View Drive. Hikers should be prepared for temperatures well below freezing in the high country, and far below freezing when considering wind chill effects (see below for my recent weather observations from San Jacinto Peak). Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. The open section of trail below 5800 ft is clear of snow. . 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. Snow cover remains >95% through Little Round Valley up to San Jacinto Peak. Snow is constant on north aspects to 6700', and patchy on South aspects above 9000'. I was very happy to find no new treefall hazards down on Spitler Peak Trail. Currently crampons, with an ice axe (and knowledge of how to use both), are strongly recommended. On 22nd for example I wore spikes down to about 7500 ft on Marion Mountain Trail, while on 27th I wore spikes down the Peak and Wellman trails and PCT down to 9000 ft. On my hike up to San Jacinto Peak late this morning there was a little drizzle on most of Devils Slide Trail, then an on/off mix of drizzle, freezing rain,, and fine snow in the high country. Spikes will not be required by most hikers, depending upon comfort level hiking on patchy angled icy snow. . On 14th I barebooted (i.e. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 6 inches (was 12 inches on 9th), Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 5-6 inches (was approx. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Note that South Ridge Road (5S11) is closed to vehicle traffic. 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. Measurements taken on Monday 30th were unchanged by Wednesday 1st. 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. The high winds forecast did not materialize, although gusts up to 35 mph have been enough to cause very heavy drifting. I switched to crampons and then finished breaking the Peak Trail through to near Miller Peak (photo below). Devils Slide Trail has a well traveled and compacted track to Saddle Junction in place already. They are not currently recommended for moderate angle slopes above 9000 ft that have challenging ice underlying shallow powder. 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). See their announcement here. There is a well-traveled track on light icy snow from Long Valley/Tram to Wellman Divide. Forecasts the expected snowfall amount, snow accumulation, and with snowfall radar. Trails down to 4000 ft elevation currently have shallow snow cover. Since the depths given in the previous Report, there has been some melting at higher elevations which have been above the cloud at times, and below 7000 ft where temperatures have remained above freezing for several days. The Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail is largely clear of icy snow, with a few patches remaining, mostly close to Humber Park. Spikes are useful but not strictly required for ascending, but most hikers will continue to find them very useful for descending. Although the flakes are small, it has been steadily accumulating at an inch per hour, with about six inches fresh powder so far today, for a Peak area total of about 30 inches. Average snow cover is 40%, but is nearly continuous near Humber Park. The PCT from Snow Creek south to at least Saddle Junction (roughly Miles 207-179) has a clear track to follow. Above Little Round Valley there are multiple tracks through the snow ascending toward San Jacinto Peak, none of which entirely accurately follow the established trail. The 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak has a well-traveled and level track photo below to follow through the light 3-4 inches of powder (drifted to six inches in places). Spikes are especially valuable for descending even when they are no necessarily needed for ascending. Overall, melting is proceeding faster than expected, especially with warmer than forecast temperatures, but this weekend trails will be very icy. 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. Spitler Peak Trail had 10 new treefall hazards, almost all in the upper switchbacks. Skyscrapers & Towers. Further light snow is expected starting this evening, followed by much heavier snow overnight on 28th February-1st March. This facilitated survey of the highest parts of the PCT in the San Jacinto mountains (roughly Miles 179-181 and 185.5-183.5) plus several of its side trails. 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. Your contribution keeps the Report available to all, free from advertising or paywalls, and independent from agencies. MT. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, potentially mixed with slushy and/or icy patches (depending upon time of day). I measured 15 inches of snow during a check of Devils Slide trailhead (6520 ft) at Humber Park this morning. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 2 inches (was 3 inches on 9th), Devils Slide Trail at Humber Park (6550 ft): patchy 0.5-1.0 inch (was 2.5 inches on 9th). There is steep, dangerous snow along the PCT on Mount San Jacinto, and in the mountains further north all the way to Canada. 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. 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. Melting is expected to be steady and start to accelerate into February, but freeze/thaw cycles, compaction, and refreezing overnight may ultimately combine to produce very icy conditions. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through light icy snow above about 7200 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). The northerly wind was bitter at the Peak and got stronger throughout the morning as we descended. Snow at all elevations will become increasingly firm and icy following multiple freeze-thaw cycles, and compaction by increasing hiker traffic in places, and I cannot overemphasize the importance of having both appropriate equipment and the right skill set for the terrain. Thank you so much for your support. I have kept crampons on for most of the descent, removing them most of the way down Devils Slide Trail. Cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. Snow depths measured at many locations on the trail system on 11th January are given at the foot of this posting. We surveyed the PCT where it crosses Highway 74 (approx. 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). 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