Snow cover is about 80% from Strawberry Junction north for about 1.0 mile (roughly 8500 ft), and thereafter essentially continuous to San Jacinto Peak. You must be logged in to create new topics. STAY SAFE!RESCUES IN THE WILDERNESS CAN BE AVOIDED.FOLLOW A FEW SIMPLE RULES, Be prepared Carry Flashlight, Map, Food, Water and Clothing. San Gorgonio, also known as "Old Greyback", is the highest mountain in Southern California. 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). Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin, and the State Park campground at Stone Creek, are closed for the season. Check out this 25.0-mile point-to-point trail near Forest Falls, California. Note that temperatures fluctuating either side of freezing are forecast for mid to upper elevations (at least >6000 ft) for the foreseeable future. With the light dusting of fresh powder overnight, accompanied by strong winds causing extensive drifting, prior tracks had been partially obscured everywhere and almost completely erased above 8900 ft so I was again breaking trail in the high country. All trails above about 5500 ft are largely snow-covered (wholly snow-covered above about 7000 ft). 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. (6), Images 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. Again the freeze levels may be relatively high, with little more than an inch or two of snow likely below 6000 ft, a forecast 2-6 inches of fresh snowfall in the high country scattered across two or more days, and roughly 0.5-1.0 inch of rain (perhaps mainly freezing rain) throughout the mid elevations. Stone Creek campground had also closed, but I saw that it had apparently reopened for Thanksgiving weekend. Many thanks to Kyle Eubanks who I chatted with at the Peak this afternoon. Ft. 3919 Calle Andalucia, San Clemente, CA 92673. Overnight in Idyllwild we had three inches of snow, the first notable snowfall of this latest storm series, but temperatures actually warmed during the night (presumably with the arrival of the latest atmospheric river) and before dawn it was raining on top of the snow. MLS# EV23025164. UPDATE Thursday 15th December 2022: Early this morning I hiked to San Jacinto Peak from Humber via Devils Slide, Wellman and Peak trails. Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. Wore pants and gators expecting brush and my usual snake friends but both were absent. Map showing recreational areas. Altitudes are approximate. The snow quickly turned into semi-melted slush. For closure information, please visit . Spikes could potentially be used to ascend to the highest peaks at this time, although crampons are certainly safer for traversing (e.g., see photo below). South Fork camps such as Dry and Dollar Lakes are also filling several weeks in advance.If you want to hike during the week, you have a better chance of getting a permit.Self-issue permits aren't always available - they oftentimes run out, or get stolen. SGWA lists the elevation gain from momyer creek trailhead to SG summit as 6,062'. On June 22, 16 SGWA Trail Crew members headed for the Vivian Creek trail. Currently the snow is relatively powdery and benign; this will steadily change over the next few days and weeks. Even around the 10,000 ft peaks temperatures are expected to fluctuate either side of freezing for at least the first half of February, which will lead to freeze/thaw cycles and likely icy conditions in the mornings followed by soft, challenging snow in the afternoons. The Peak Trail has about 90% cover of icy snow to 9900 ft elevation, and then >95% cover to San Jacinto Peak. This is a summary of conditions following the second significant Pacific storm of winter 2022/23 to impact the San Jacinto mountains. However a couple more inches of snow are expected this afternoon, and also on 2nd and 5th January. Spikes at least, but preferably crampons, are required for the uppermost switchbacks (see photo below). Snowshoes will remain valuable anywhere off trail above about 8000 ft for the foreseeable future. However, snowshoes may become increasingly useful if conditions warm sufficiently for snow to become soft above about 9000 ft, especially on sunny slopes and afternoons. Spikes at least are required, but preferably crampons, both best used with an ice axe, specifically for the uppermost switchbacks, but traction is useful for descending much lower also. I think some of the switchbacks above High Creek Camp may have been lengthened in recent history to make the route longer. Snow Snowfields to cross - could be difficult. Tracks are in place around Skunk Cabbage Meadow, and south from Saddle Junction toward Chinquapin Flat. the snowfall predicted in some forecasts. While many hundreds of hours of time and effort are volunteered every year, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to help cover modest operating costs. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Thursday 15th December 2022 at 0715 the air temperature was 28.0F (-2C), with a windchill temperature of 13.9F (-10C), 52% relative humidity, and a chilly WNW wind sustained at 9 mph gusting to 14.5 mph. 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. The Vivian Creek Trail is definitely more than 7.8mi. Spikes are recommended at least for descending upper Deer Springs Trail. United States. Average snow cover is 60%, but is nearly continuous near Humber Park. On Thursday 15th I ascended San Jacinto Peak via the east side (Devils Slide, Wellman, and Peak trails) and descended the west side via Deer Springs Trail, while on Monday 19th we hiked to the Peak up and down the east side trails. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all options. Map showing recreational areas. There was a further 0.5 inch dusting of snow above 8000 ft on Thursday 29th (as I describe in this video). Trailhead directions: The trailhead is located on Jenks Lake Road, 2.5 miles from Highway 38. Although not essential in the moderate depth powder, spikes are strongly recommended and many hikers will find them useful especially for descending. Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin are closed for the season. No longer required at all the San Gorgonio Trailheads - only South Fork, Vivian, and Momyer still require it. 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. The eighteenth storm, due this evening, is an unusual atmospheric river combined with very cold air again, expected to produce heavy snowfall for 24th-25th February. As forecast, the storm came in two main waves, with the bulk of the precipitation falling for most of the daylight hours of Sunday 11th, followed by a remarkably calm and clear night, and then a much less intense period of snowfall between about 0800-1300 on Monday 12th. I have kept crampons on for most of the descent, removing them most of the way down Devils Slide Trail. Ernie Maxwell Trail [checked 23rd and 26th January] has good tracks to follow along its entire length, through the shallow icy snow (still >90% snow cover). Snowshoes are recommended everywhere with snow above 4000 ft, potentially lower in places, and spikes are invaluable anywhere that has been cleared or compacted. and here's the map showing the closed area :: PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 0-1 inch (was 3 inches on 9th November), Devils Slide Trail at Humber Park (6550 ft): 0 inch (was 2.5 inches on 9th November), Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 0 inch (was <1 inch on 9th November). Note that there are about a dozen stream crossings and sections of the trail with water flowing in them, at times for tens of feet. 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. Back-to-back Pacific storm systems already the tenth and eleventh storms of this winter are forecast for Saturday 14th and then from late Sunday 15th January to the early hours of Tuesday 17th January. Rain has continued solidly today in Idyllwild, with another 0.90 inch since 0700 this morning. I recorded a short video at the Peak, available here on YouTube. The main track is clearest just above LRV and again close to the Peak junction. Park here above the picnic area where there are a handful of parking spots. So we recommend getting your permit in advance! Cliff Weston, the San Bernardino County sheriff's search-and-rescue coordinator. ABC7 reports the . This table gives the weather forecast for San Gorgonio at the specific elevation of 3505 m. Our advanced weather models allow us to provide distinct weather . Given colder temperatures for the foreseeable future, melting is expected to slow (or almost stop in the high country) and spikes will remain recommended well into December at least. Even when the gate is closed there are nine legal parking spaces this side of the locked gate (near the upper Ernie Maxwell trailhead). Vehicles not parked in these spaces may be ticketed and/or towed. U.S. Forest Service personnel were preparing similar advisories to be given to hikers who buy parking and hiking permits in the San Bernardino, Cleveland, Angeles and Los Padres national forests. My 2022 survey counted 97 trees down on this 2.1 miles of trail. That is expected to change, with up to several inches of snow forecast both in the high country and at mid elevations tonight. 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 ice with overlying deep snow. Note that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular track or trail. PM me if you are interested. UPDATE Monday 13th February: the first of two consecutive minor storms came through this morning, and produced more snow than was generally forecast. All in all, I found the Fish Creek Trail to be a great way to go. The primary purpose of this update is an advisory of imminent major snow accumulation forecast due to a triple storm sequence. Of those, 27 are in the 0.6 mile section between Willow Creek crossing and the State Park boundary. There was a dusting of snow in Garner Valley (4300 ft). Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. Mountain Conditions. 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. By 1st February there was a somewhat meandering snowshoe track from Round Valley (and presumably Long Valley) up to San Jacinto Peak, ultimately using the East Ridge route from near Miller Peak, that generally followed lower angle terrain and avoided the traversing slopes of the Peak Trail. After that you have one of the best and most encouraging views of the summit of any route. An excellent track is easy to follow to Little Round Valley. The first number is the current average total snow depth at that location, followed in parentheses where known by the maximum depth so far this winter immediately following the latest storm sequence on 14th-17th January 2023. At the Peak on Monday 13th February 2023 at 1010 the air temperature was 16.8F (-10C), with a windchill temperature of -1.3F (-19C), 95% relative humidity, and a wintry NNW wind sustained at 7 mph gusting to 13.2 mph. Sold - 40789 Oregon Trail, Cherry Valley, CA - $1,695. 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. It warmed last night to just above freezing below 6000 ft, with a mixture of rain and sleet falling on top of the prior snow, turning it increasingly to wet slush at mid elevations (we measured about 0.25 inch rain in Idyllwild). Ali Aminian, 51, of Newbury Park was an experienced Sierra Club member who went hiking alone in the same area Jan. 11, while Koh was still missing. 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're going to slip and fall thousands of feet, like these other hikers, if they're not properly prepared. The snow pack was hard enough to walk on top in some places but we did experience many holes. Snowshoes are likely to become useful (even essential in early January), at least above about 9000 ft, if there is significant snowfall during the coming week or so as forecast. Note that South Ridge Road (5S11) is closed to vehicle traffic. Precipitation at the elevation of Idyllwild fell largely as rain (1.79 inches) before turning to thunder snow starting at 1235 on Sunday afternoon (currently accumulated to 1.5 inch but still snowing as I write this). 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. Thank you for taking the time to read this. This trail is just under a half mile long and runs from the junction with the San Bernardino Peak Trail 1W07.2 and the Sky High Trail 1W07.2 to the summit box, offering a unique view of the Sand to Snow National Monument. Consequently cautious navigation is recommended everywhere. However the route is now well-traveled and compacted. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, mixed with slushy and icy patches. Hikers should be prepared for temperatures generally below freezing in the high country, and well below freezing when considering wind chill effects (see below for my recent weather observations from San Jacinto Peak). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the W on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night). Although not essential, spikes are recommended and many hikers will find them useful especially for descending. Add : Sale Price: $8.88 . Find 39 photos of the 71729 San Gorgonio Road home on Xome. The total snow accumulation was ultimately very close to that forecast in the days immediately prior to the storm. Temperatures will be below seasonal for December for at least the next week, with many days cloudy or at least partly cloudy. At the Peak on Monday 19th December 2022 at 0920 the air temperature was 31.3F (0C), with a windchill temperature of 20.7F (-6C), 9% relative humidity, and a gentle WNW wind sustained at 5 mph gusting to 9.9 mph. 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). Trails above about 7500 ft currently remain lightly covered with patchy icy snow (more continuous above about 9000 ft). Note that averages are given; due to strong winds and light powder there is extreme drifting. Cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. Spikes are generally not required. The high country remained above the cloud for this one, with no fresh snowfall above about 8000 ft. 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Long Valley (8600 ft) has added about two inches, where it continues to snow gently this morning. 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. Spikes are expected to remain extremely useful over the next few weeks given the unpredictable weather. 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. Drive to the parking area at the end of the road and walk uphill through the pinic area on the dirt road to reach the trailhead.There are several other trailheads all of which are located along Highway 38. Altitudes are approximate. History of the San Gorgonio Wilderness; History of the SGWA; Newsletters; 2022 SGWA Yearbook; 2021 SGWA Yearbook; 2020 SGWA Yearbook; 2019 SGWA Yearbook; Contact; Events. Storm total at San Jacinto Peak is about 14 inches for a current total depth of 36+ inches (but very heavily drifted). The high country currently has the deepest snow accumulation in the San Jacinto mountains in almost four years, since March 2019. On the mornings of both Wednesday 1st February and Monday 30th January I ascended San Jacinto Peak via the east side (Devils Slide, Wellman, Peak, and East Ridge trails), descending the same way. On the morning of Friday 6th 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. The lower half of the trail should be largely clear of snow by the weekend. However subsequent light snow on Sunday 1st improved the depths by another couple of inches. In Palm Springs, artist Lauren Bon displays The Smallest Sea with the Largest Heart. In addition, there is the possibility of minor snow storms on Thursday 19th and around Sunday 29th January. The northerly wind was bitter at the Peak and got stronger throughout the morning as we descended. Portable gas stoves are allowed with a valid. Currently only two major trail routes have been traveled and even those may become partially obscured by drifted snow and fresh icefall. In my recent experience off-trail snow is now also largely too shallow and/or patchy for snowshoes. Remarkably Tropical Storm Kay did not add any new treefall hazards to this trail. They are now invaluable on heavily traveled, compacted, icy tracks (before they clear of snow in the coming weeks) such as Devils Slide, Ernie Maxwell, and Deer Springs trails, at least, especially mornings when conditions tend to be most icy, and for descending. Currently spikes at a minimum, and ideally crampons, with an ice axe, are strongly recommended. 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. RESCUES IN THE WILDERNESS CAN BE AVOIDED. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 2nd-5th December 2022 are as follows, with depths after the only significant storm of this winter to date (on 9th November) for comparison in parentheses where known. For day use a permit is required on any of the trails in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. The areas reopened include all campgrounds in the Barton Flats and Heartbar areas, including Jenks Lake picnic area. Although not essential in the moderate depth powder, spikes are strongly recommended and many hikers will find them useful especially for descending. The Vivian Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail. Reliable tracks are currently only known to be my posthole tracks from 15th for Devils Slide Trail through to San Jacinto Peak via the Wellman, Peak, and East Ridge trails, and then descending Deer Springs Trail. Fish Creek 10.1 miles 3,342' gain San . no traction device) to the Peak on a generally well-traveled and compacted track through light icy snow. ( 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). 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). Hiking Trails. 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