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Comments Off on Updated El Dorado closure area. Marion Mountain Trail has a lightly-traveled posthole track to follow, that does not follow the trail route in places. Trail Conditions. . Official websites use .gov A .gov Note that temperatures fluctuating either side of freezing are forecast for mid to upper elevations (at least >6000 ft) for the foreseeable future. If there are Road Closed signs further down as was often the case last winter then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. Snowshoes are no longer required anywhere on the established trail system, where snow is now too shallow, icy and compacted. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. 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. The shape of the mountain is influenced by a series of steeply dipping thrust faults on the north face . Give yourself plenty of time if taking this route as the snow adds much effort. WEATHER UPDATE 23rd December: forecasts have been shifting dramatically in recent days. Two significant further atmospheric river storm systems are forecast, on Tuesday 10th, and then again on Saturday 14th-Sunday 15th. A short video summary of what we found is available here. (800) 735-2922 (TDD/TTY), Offices may be closed on select federal holidays, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=26575&actid=50. Note that tracks are being obscured very quickly by drifting of snow from strong winds, sometimes in hours or even minutes (see photo below). 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). 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. Other Info. There is no planned reopening date at this time. For locations measured on 23rd January, these measurements are still useful, as the new recent snow depth is roughly offset by melting over the past week. After a relatively benign day, it started snowing gently at 1340, and has become steady with large wet flakes in the past hour or so. Snow, weather, and trail conditions for the San Jacinto mountains. Above that elevation, icy snow is largely continuous to Saddle Junction. Devils Slide Trail has a traveled and largely compacted track to Saddle Junction in place already. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. The avalanche was an unusual occurrence on Mount San Jacinto, RMRU President Eric Holden said. The total snow accumulation was ultimately very close to that forecast in the days immediately prior to the storm. Thank you so much for your support. Thank you so much for your support. At the Peak 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. 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. The trail is largely clear of snow from Highway 243 to Strawberry Junction, and with about 60% snow cover from there up to 8600 ft. Marion Mountain Trail [updated 22nd December] has a well-defined but lumpy posthole track throughout. Although not essential in the moderate depth powder, spikes are strongly recommended and many hikers will find them useful especially for descending. However they remain valuable for off-trail travel at elevations above about 9000 ft (potentially lower in places). 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. Baldy and Mt. 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. Sadly weight of snow has caused the roof of one shop in town to collapse, and I saw one collapsed car port (with cars inside) under the dramatic volume of snow. 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. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' While my snowshoe track continues from Saddle Junction through to San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, this was already becoming partially obscured by a combination of ice fall from overhead trees, melting of surface snow, and light drifting of powder in some areas. 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. the snowfall predicted in some forecasts. While the shallow icy snow should melt steadily over the next few days, 4WD/AWD vehicles are recommended. Note that temperatures fluctuating either side of freezing are forecast for both mid and upper elevations for the foreseeable future. Spikes tend to be most valuable for descending even when not needed for ascending. On Friday 20th I broke South Ridge Trail to Tahquitz Peak. Section B. Warner Springs to I-10/San Gorgonio Pass. Waterproof or highly water resistant footwear is recommended. The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. An excellent track is easy to follow to Little Round Valley. At Day Camp, girls sing songs, try their hand at science experiments, learn knot-tying skills, make arts and crafts and enjoy water activities during these fun themed weeks. This is frankly grossly misleading and in reality both trails no longer exist and are so completely overgrown I strongly advise hikers do not attempt to follow them. The Wellman Trail from Annies Junction to Wellman Divide has about 40% icy snow cover. Crunchy layers as high as 9800 ft elevation told me it had rained that high at the start of the storm yesterday, but conversely there was very light snow (<1 inch) down to 5500 ft in Idyllwild. In the high country temperatures will be more like April or May, some 10-20F above seasonal, before finally cooling (but still remaining above average) in the last couple of days of the year. They are not currently recommended for moderate angle slopes above 9000 ft that have challenging ice underlying shallow powder. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, potentially mixed with slushy and icy patches. I snowshoed down from San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, Saddle Junction, and Devils Slide Trail. By comparison, approximately 42 inches were recorded in February 2023 (provisional data). Hikers should be prepared for temperatures 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). PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 0-1 inch (was 6 inches on 9th November), Deer Springs Trail at top of Marion Mountain Trail (8700 ft): 0-1 inch, Tahquitz Peak (north side trail, 8700 ft): 0-1 inch, Tahquitz Peak (south side trail, 8500-8700 ft): 0 inch, Long Valley (8600 ft): 0-1 inch (was 2-3 inches on 9th November), Strawberry Junction (8100 ft): 0 inch (was approx. Even if its warm and sunny at lower elevations, its cold and icy in the wilderness. The areas Im reporting are within a mile or so of the McDonalds. These icy slopes are notoriously treacherous. Currently, and increasingly as snow conditions change, spikes are strongly recommended for the foreseeable future everywhere above about 7000 ft, lower in places. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there is extensive drifting, often accumulating in the trails. My blogging throughout the storms gave more day-to-day detail and is available here. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 22nd-27th December 2022 are as follows. Some hikers may continue to find spikes useful for some of the minor icy patches but they are no longer required. 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. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through increasingly patchy, very thin, icy snow above about 7000 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 5000 ft, potentially lower in places. Additional moderate snowfall is tentatively forecast for 28th February-1st March. Take a look here . Matthew L. Jones, 15, of San Bernardino tumbled about 400 feet to his death from a steep, burned slope near Devore on Jan. 11. Our Council owns and operates Skyland Ranch, a magnificent 192-acre camp property in the San Jacinto Mountains below the town of Idyllwild, and Camp Azalea Trails, a remote camp setting located outside of Idyllwild. This is expected to be a seasonal closure until next year. Sadly it is looking increasingly likely that neither storm will significantly impact the San Jacinto mountains. Obviously these depths are expected to change dramatically over the next few days. 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. However they will remain very valuable for off-trail travel at elevations above about 9000 ft (potentially lower in places) for the next week or two at least. Reliable tracks are in place (at least) for Devils Slide Trail. San Gorgonio trail and issued strong warnings to those who choose to hike the region's rugged mountains in treacherous conditions. The Ernie Maxwell Trail is functionally clear of icy snow, although a few minor patches remain, especially close to Humber Park. "The vegetation is not strong in burned areas; more rocks are falling than ever before in those areas. Both days I put spikes on at the Peak for the descent, on 24th keeping them on until about 8000 ft on Marion Mountain Trail, and on 28th until about 9900 ft on the Peak Trail, roughly one mile north of Wellman Divide. And as a reminder, self-issue permits are only good for that day. 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. PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 4-5 inches (5.5 inches on 12th December), Marion Mountain Trail at junction with PCT (8700 ft): 4-6 inches (6 inches on 12th December), Long Valley (8600 ft): 3-4 inches (5-6 inches on 12th December), Strawberry Junction (8100 ft): 3 inches (4 inches on 12th December), Saddle Junction/approx. This will continue to be the case for at least a week, given fresh snowfall expected. Ernie Maxwell Trail has good tracks to follow along its entire length, through the continuous snow cover a few inches deep. Use this trailhead address: South Fork Trail 1E04, 40800-40894 Jenks Lake Rd W, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305. Mike, You might want to use this one instead As described above, crampons (always in conjunction with an ice axe) are currently recommended on certain moderate and higher angle slopes, at a minimum on the Peak Trail above Wellman Divide, the Wellman Trail, and uppermost South Ridge Trail, on both flanks but especially on the north face of Tahquitz Peak. Tracks are in place around Skunk Cabbage Meadow, and south from Saddle Junction toward Chinquapin Flat. Spikes could potentially be used to ascend to the highest peaks at this time, although crampons are certainly safer for traversing. The first number is the depth of fresh snow from this latest storm, followed in parentheses by the current total snow depth. no traction device) to 9000 ft on a lightly traveled and lumpy posthole track through thin icy snow. February is forecast to be somewhat more settled than the very eventful January. 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. Just no way this is accurate. On the afternoon of Monday 6th I was treated to moody clouds and virga, a cloud base just above my head at San Jacinto Peak, and the briefest possible flurry of small snow flakes while at the Peak (but nothing settled). On 24th and 28th we barebooted to the Peak on well-traveled and compacted tracks through light icy snow. If there are Road Closed signs further down as was often the case last winter at weekends and holidays then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. The latter includes interpreting the snow/ice conditions, understanding your physical and mental abilities, and conservative decision making. PM me if you are interested. From near Miller Peak I put in a track up the East Ridge, rather than continuing on the Peak Trail round to Summit Junction. They tend to be especially useful for descending trails. While all time and labor is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to cover costs. He's a pretty strong-willed guy."