"US Forest Service officials re-opened portions of the area closed during the Lake Fire today. The highest probability of precipitation is early morning on Friday 2nd. Although some treefall hazards from Red Tahquitz to Antsell Rock (PCT Miles 172.5-175) were cleared in June 2021 prior to the rockslide removal work, the situation has badly deteriorated since. Camping Shade Solitude Views / Vista. The rain has becoming heavier in the past hour or so. 1629 Sams Cyn , Beaumont, CA 92223-7572 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $699,900. The storm expected on 28th November failed to materialize, producing only below average temperatures, wind, and spectacular clouds (photos below). 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. Hikers should be prepared for temperatures 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). By late afternoon, with the sun sinking, the search was suspended for another long, cold night. Very cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. San Gorgonio Peak via Vivian Creek Trail Quick Facts: Elevation: 11,503 feet. They are not currently recommended for traversing moderate angle slopes above 9000 ft that have challenging ice underlying shallow powder. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 8 inches (8-9 inches), Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 4 inches (total 4 inches). 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. If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. Approximately 200-250 people will be running on the Pacific Crest Trail south of Lake Hughes in Angeles National Forest on April 22, 2023. For closure information, please visit . The first number is the current average total snow depth at that location followed in parentheses where known by the combined fresh snowfall from the two minor storms on 13th-14th February. Thank you so much for your support. Alternatively snowshoes could have been used, depending on personal preference and time of day. Reliable tracks are in place (at least) for Devils Slide Trail. There are layers of hard ice and firm icy snow beneath the fresh powder, and crampons are ideal at present everywhere above 9000 ft, potentially lower in places. A fourth and final minor system is expected on 28th February-1st March. A few minor patches exist close to the top. Snow expected in the high country in the early hours of Wednesday 28th is not expected to be sufficient to obscure some of the higher elevation trails and complicate navigation. Most significantly in terms of snow conditions daytime temperatures at all elevations will be well above freezing for about a week starting 20th. Minimum Impact Ethics; Wilderness Regulations; Forum; Trails. Hiked the South Fork trail to Dry Lake where we camped for the night. It does not accurately follow the established trail route in significant sections but is navigable. I just moved to southern california and want to be back out doing what I love. By the afternoon of 15th, melting was already underway below 7000 ft. Thank you so much for your support. Currently trails above about 7500 ft (lower in places) are largely obscured by moderate to deep snow. While all time and labor is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to cover costs. 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. At the Peak on Thursday 29th December 2022 at 0910 the air temperature was 25.8F (-3C), with a windchill temperature of 7.2F (-14C), 81% relative humidity, and a harsh WNW wind sustained at 12 mph gusting to 25.4 mph. SGWA lists the elevation gain from momyer creek trailhead to SG summit as 6,062'. Please check this page for periodic updates (the most recent is at the top). Days are short and nights are very cold. The main track is clearest just above LRV and again close to the Peak junction. As described above, crampons with hiking poles and an ice axe, depending on terrain are currently ideal everywhere above about 9500 ft. Temperatures will be below seasonal for December for at least the next week, with many days cloudy or at least partly cloudy. 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. The upper end of this trail offers outstanding views of Yucaipa Ridge and Galena Peak, as well as sweeping . The 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak has a lightly traveled posthole track to follow through the drifted powder. Seven Pines Trail has one set of hiker tracks through the snow since the storm in early November 2022. Snowshoes are not required anywhere on the established trail system, where snow is now too shallow, icy and compacted. Early on the morning of Saturday 17th I broke trail back-and-forth across the 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak which now has a lightly traveled posthole track to follow through the drifted powder (photo below). If you want to hike during the week, you have a better chance of getting a permit. I've climbed it many times during winter and have found myself to be the only soul on the mountain. 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 Palm Springs Aerial Tramway/Long Valley remain open. Spikes tend to be especially useful for descending trails. Report An Accident; Traffic Cameras >> Interstate 10 >> California >> North Palm Springs >> News Reports. Below is an excellent videograb of an avalanche in the Snow Creek drainage on the north face of San Jacinto Peak that was witnessed by friend of the Trail Report Catherine Peterson yesterday morning at about 0840. You don't hike alone. 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. Vehicles not parked in these spaces may be ticketed and/or towed. Measured snow depths as of late morning/early afternoon today are: San Jacinto Peak (10,810 ft) 38 inches, at least 14 new in this storm; Wellman Divide (9700 ft) 30 inches, with 15 new in this storm; Annies Junction at 9070 ft the highest point of the PCT in Southern California 30 inches, with 14 new in this storm; Saddle Junction (8100ft) 15 inches, about 7-8 new in this storm; Devils Slide Trailhead at Humber Park (6520 ft) 2 inches, all from this storm. All trails above about 4500 ft are snow-covered. 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). [Checked 18th January by Anne and Anabel. The shape of the mountain is influenced by a series of steeply dipping thrust faults on the north face . If you have general comments or questions, they can be submitted via our Contacts page. Cautious navigation remains required for those who do not have significant experience of hiking this trail. On Friday 20th I broke South Ridge Trail to Tahquitz Peak. San Gorgonio, also known as "Old Greyback", is the highest mountain in Southern California. At the Peak on Monday 6th February 2023 at 0930 the air temperature was 11.1F (-12C), with a windchill temperature of -11.0F (-24C), 59% relative humidity, and a frigid NNW wind sustained at 12 mph gusting to 20.2 mph. Clearly conditions are expected to continue to change over the next week or two, so this summary is intentionally brief. This rain produces huge masses of ice in the trees, including chunks I have estimated as weighing 40-100 lb this winter, which can dislodge dramatically once direct sunlight warms the trees. The State Park Stone Creek campground is also closed. He had taken ice climbing equipment he'd been given for Christmas, but had never used it before, authorities said. My blogging throughout the storms gave more day-to-day detail and is available here. So we recommend getting your permit in advance! However the route is now well-traveled and compacted. 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. connected to the .gov website. The San Bernardino Mountains are unique in that they have an eastwest orientation, making them transverse to the general northsouth orientation of most of California's coastal mountains. Avalanche risk is currently minimal and is rarely a factor in the San Jacinto mountains with the exception of a couple of traditional locations (notably the north face of San Jacinto Peak). 2 night trip SB Peak Trail to Limber Pine, Trail Fork Springs and back. The high country added only another couple of inches of snow overnight. Most major trails now have a track through the snow to follow, details have been updated below. 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. Mike, You might want to use this one instead I recorded a short(ish) video report from San Jacinto Peak late morning on Monday 30th (available here on YouTube) that gives a feel for the conditions in the high country at that time. Comments Off on Updated El Dorado closure area. The powder was lovely and soft, and overlying a firm icy layer (from all the freezing rain). United States. The summit of San Gorgonio (11,499') is 3 miles beyond High Creek, which you can also camp at. My 2022 survey counted 97 trees down on this 2.1 miles of trail. Conversely in some places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. 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). Conversely in places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin are closed for the season. Please check this page for periodic updates the most recent is at the top throughout the multiple day storm sequence. 41900 Falls Rd. South Ridge Trail [surveyed 10th Feb] is largely snow free until Old Lookout Flat at 7600 ft (c.15% snow cover). Hikers who have an ice axe (and know how to use it) may find it useful in places on this short section of trail. Weather conditions for different elevations in the San Gorgonio Wilderness are at: www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/San-Gorgonio/forecasts/3505. There are two new treefall hazards to pass on the upper trail. These conditions are expected to change significantly over the next ten days due to the highly unsettled weather forecast into early January. The PCT on the south-facing slope (Angels Glide) for about 1.0 mile north of Saddle Junction is largely clear of snow (spikes not required). 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. The Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail has a well-traveled track to follow throughout, snow cover is 90%. 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). Went out on South Fork/Dry Lake Trails with micro spikes to Dry Lake via winter route. 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. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, potentially mixed with slushy and icy patches. The fourteenth and fifteenth storm systems of winter 2022/23, both of them minor but having a significant effect in combination, impacted the San Jacinto mountains back-to-back on 13th and 14th February. The first number is the current average total snow depth at that location, followed in parentheses by the approximate depth of fresh snow added by the latest storm sequence on 14th-17th January. When you apply for a permit, youll get a link to forms where you can report water info, hazards, and any other info including lost or found items. No tracks had made it as far as Chinquapin from Saddle Junction at that time. 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. Although excellent tracks are now in place and clearly visible for almost all major trails cautious navigation remains recommended. Vivian Creek is popular because it's the shortest and most accessible route, but it's also the steepest, so expect a good workout on your way to the summit.