Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio offers an opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of girls and young women. Temperatures on the morning of 15th were the lowest of this winter, and among the lowest of the past decade. View 18632 Deer Trail Rd, Banning, CA 92220 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. Above that elevation, icy snow cover is about 60% to Saddle Junction. 3407 Calle Sin Rival is a 2956 square foot property with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Spikes are not needed yet, but that will change soon with increasing compaction and freeze/thaw cycles. Currently the snow is relatively powdery; this will steadily change over the next few days and weeks. My Actual Distance: 18.4 miles. The next comprehensive update to the Report will hopefully be tomorrow evening, Friday 6th. Very cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. Trip Report By. Snow from the moderate storm on 8th-9th November (summarized in a prior Report) has been melting steadily as temperatures in the past week have been above seasonal. 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. No fresh snow fell overnight, with storm totals of about nine inches at San Jacinto Peak and 0.5 inch in Idyllwild unchanged. Average snow depth around the peak was 24-25 inches, but heavily drifted. 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. Hikers going above the snow line should carry ice axes and boot spikes and know how to use them. Get involved with local programs, from participating in the Cookie Sale and attending Girl Scout camp to registering for in-person and virtual programming on digital storytelling, aviation, and more! Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. On 21st I again barebooted (i.e. Some hikers will find spikes preferable. In Palm Springs, artist Lauren Bon displays The Smallest Sea with the Largest Heart. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, potentially mixed with slushy and icy patches. Other than that the trailhead is a 30 minute drive over a sometimes rough road from the highway, I found little reason this should be the least popular route. Effective 26th January 2023 the State Park closed the section of Skyline Trail that falls within its jurisdiction, above 5800 ft elevation, until further notice due to dangerous weather conditions. "They're going to slip and fall thousands of feet, like these other hikers, if they're not properly prepared. While fresh snow may be optimum for snowshoeing for the next couple of weeks, 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. My blogging throughout the storms gave more day-to-day detail and is available here. San Bernardino National Forest is closed to all public recreation activities due to extreme snow conditions. See their announcement here. The high-pressure, bright, sunny weather system in recent weeks has created icy conditions with no snow covering it." On the morning of Wednesday 11th 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. Although our perceptions may have been skewed by some extremely dry winters in the past decade, major snowfalls are not as rare as many current residents might think. Temperatures are expected to remain below average for January for the remainder of the month in Strawberry Valley (Idyllwild area), but are forecast to swing well above average (above freezing) for the highest elevations on 21st-26th January. MLS # EV23032625 The freeze level has remained around 7500 ft for most of today, but is forecast to drop overnight closer to 6000 ft. The highest probability of precipitation is early morning on Friday 2nd. An additional 5.5 inches of snow fell in Idyllwild overnight, rather more than forecast, meaning we had to dig out yet again this morning. 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. Note that averages are given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there is extensive drifting. The Ernie Maxwell Trail is functionally clear of icy snow, although a few minor patches remain, especially close to Humber Park. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. On my hike up to San Jacinto Peak it started snowing gently at 1025 in the high country. 2020 San Gorgonio: Type of Hike: Overnight: Trailhead: South Fork: Hiking Companions: Hiked with a group: Road Conditions: Road suitable for all vehicles: Bug Status: No bugs: Snow Conditions: Trail snow-covered at times - Gear and expertise recommended: Trail Conditions: Obstacles on trail: Hiked up to Dry Lake and set up camp for an early . 10 inches on 9th), Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 0-1 inch (was 4 inches on 9th), Annies Junction/approx. Visitors can call our Mill Creek Visitor Center (909) 382-2882 and our staff will help plan any enjoyable trip to the forest." Snow depths are currently excellent for snowshoeing everywhere above about 8000 ft, potentially lower in places. On the south east side of the 15. Camp on a durable surface at least 100 feet away from trails and water sources. 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. Devils Slide Trail has a relatively well-traveled and compacted track to Saddle Junction in place already. A very mild system with 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 above 10,000 ft. Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. 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. Spikes are strongly recommended. Suitable waterproof footwear is strongly recommended. The freeze level again started very high at >9000 ft, with light rain falling in Long Valley (8600 ft) all morning. 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. Once we reached the point where the Mineshaft trail beings it's long series of switchbacks (around 10,500' ) the trail was completely covered, forcing us to go direct - straight up the snow + a bit of rock scrambling up a large scree rock slid.. Estimated Time: 9-12 hours. Vivian Creek Trail to San Gorgonio Peak. Rain had started overnight in Idyllwild, ending in late afternoon at a total of 1.26 inches. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 25-27 inches (includes 2.5 inches snow added on 10th January) but very heavily drifted, Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 24 inches (2 inches on 10th January), Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 16 inches (1.5 inches snow plus unknown quantity of rain on 10th), Annies Junction/PCT Mile 180.8 (9070 ft): 16 inches (1.5 inches snow plus unknown quantity of rain on 10th), Seven Pines Trail junction with Deer Springs Trail/PCT Mile 184.9 (8700 ft): 13 inches (1 inch snow on 10th), Long Valley (8600 ft): 8 inches (1 inch snow plus 1.5 inches rain on 10th), Strawberry Junction/PCT Mile 183.3 (8100 ft): 6 inches (1 inch snow plus unknown quantity of rain on 10th), Saddle Junction/PCT Mile 179 (8070 ft): 8 inches (1 inch snow plus unknown quantity of rain on 10th), Deer Springs Trail at Suicide Rock Trail junction (6950 ft): 0-1 inch (0.5 inch snow plus >1.0 inch rain on 10th), Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 0.5 inch (0.5 inch snow plus >1.0 inch rain on 10th). WATCH: Rare Southern California Avalanche Caught On Camera If there are Road Closed signs further down often the case at weekends and holidays when snow is present then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. Conditions are forecast to remain very unsettled for the first week of January. San Bernardino Trail and Forsee Creek trails, along with the campsites near those trails, are still closed. At the Peak on Monday 12th December 2022 at 0715 the air temperature was 9.7F (-12C), with a windchill temperature of -13.4F (-25C), 100% relative humidity, and a sharp WSW wind sustained at 12 mph gusting to 21.2 mph. For about one mile north of Saddle Junction, snow cover is only a patchy 30% on the sun exposed slope (Angels Glide) and then averages about 50% on the Wellman Trail, but then icy snow cover is about 95% on the Peak Trail to San Jacinto Peak. Snow cover is only 50% below 6700 ft, about 95% up to 7200 ft, and continuous thereafter. Some hikers may continue to find spikes useful for some of the minor icy patches but they are no longer required. The snow quickly turned into semi-melted slush. 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. 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. A storm currently predicted for Wednesday 22nd February is tentatively forecast to have near record low (i.e. His body was found Saturday, nearly 1,000 feet below a spot where a partner thought he had fallen. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. $2,480,000 Last Sold Price. Often spikes are especially valuable for descending even when they are no necessarily needed for ascending. Lost Creek Trail via Dry Lake 12.9 miles, 5,182' gain From there to the top of Marion Mountain Trail the route is a lightly-traveled posthole track. 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. (130) Good Coverage. Spitler Peak Trail had 10 new treefall hazards, almost all in the upper switchbacks. The Wellman Trail from Annies Junction to Wellman Divide has about 40% icy snow cover. In addition to snowshoes, and as conditions change, spikes are strongly recommended for the foreseeable future everywhere above about 6000ft. From the 10 freeway (coming east or west), you'll take Highway 38 through Forest Falls to get to the trailhead. Snow covered Mt. Vivian Creek 9.3 miles 5,422' gain There are two new treefall hazards to pass on the upper trail. 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. 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). The permits can be obtained at the Ranger Station in Mentone, 34701 Mill Creek Rd. These storms are currently forecast to each produce at least ten inches of snow at the highest elevations and an inch or more of rain at mid elevations (e.g., in Idyllwild). Phone is 909-382-2882 or you can request a permit via fax at (909) 794-1125. contact San Bernardino National Forest, San Gorgonio Ranger District, 34701 Mill Creek Rd., Mentone, CA 92359 909-382-2882 or fax (909) 794-1125.Current Trail Conditions. connected to the .gov website. The system averaged colder than the November storm, with more snow at lower elevations, although it was still notable that it initially rained as high as 9500 ft on the morning of Sunday 11th. Note however that snow depth is rarely indicative of the ease (or otherwise) of hiking a given trail. Although I carried snowshoes it would have been risky to try to use them on the icy traverses. Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 5000 ft, potentially lower in places. The map below shows the new updated El Dorado fire closure area. Vehicles not parked in these spaces have been ticketed and/or towed. In the high country temperatures will be 10-20F above seasonal and, more significantly regarding snow/ice conditions, well above freezing for at least a week. Altitudes are approximate. Kenneth Smith, 66, of Yucaipa died Jan. 5 while ice climbing in the Forest Falls area, not far from where Barbour is missing now. You don't hike alone. The Vivian Creek Trail is the shortest and the steepest route to the summit of Mt. Expect crowding. 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). That is expected to change, with up to several inches of snow forecast both in the high country and at mid elevations tonight. Members | Girl Scouts Thank you so much for your support. There is a well-traveled track to follow through the very light and patchy 1-3 inches of icy snow. A few trees were cut by chainsaw at the far (Hidden Divide) end of the Forest Service section recently, presumably by a CCC or State Park crew. Chung Hun "Charles" Koh, 53, of Buena Park left home New Year's Day to hike on Mt. The first number is the depth of fresh snow from this latest storm, followed in parentheses by the current total snow depth. 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 steadily melting 1-2 inches of icy snow. Many thanks to Florian Boyd for bringing this to my attention. Through and below Little Round Valley, my track almost entirely follows the established trail. This trail has had limited hiker traffic since November 2018, largely because Dark Canyon Road has only been open for a few months since February 2019. Snowshoes are useful in lower 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 Peak Trail has about 80% cover of icy snow, largely continuous above 9900 ft. Spikes are recommended. A well-traveled snowshoe track is in place up to Strawberry Junction. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 6th January 2023 are as follows. The first number is the current total snow depth, followed in parentheses by the greatest depth of the winter to date following the latest storm on 11th-12th December. However the precipitation amounts and probabilities for both storm systems have varied greatly in recent forecasts, and the models seem to be especially uncertain about details of the second storm (approx. 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. Potentially dangerous cold is currently forecast for the highest peaks for 14th-23rd January at least. Self-issue permits aren't always available - they oftentimes run out, or get stolen. The State Park cut about a dozen trees on the section of trail under their jurisdiction in late July. Discover your local Girl Scout council: about Girl Scouts, what they do, what activities are available locally, and how to contact us. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. 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. Another 10+ inches are forecast overnight, which is very possible given current conditions. PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 1-2 inches (was 6 inches on 9th), Deer Springs Trail at top of Marion Mountain Trail (8700 ft): 1-3 inches, Tahquitz Peak (north side trail, 8700 ft): 1-2 inches [measured 19th November], Tahquitz Peak (south side trail, 8500-8700 ft): 0-1 inch [measured 19th November], Long Valley (8600 ft): 0-1 inch (was 2-3 inches on 9th), Strawberry Junction (8100 ft): 0-1 inch (was approx. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): storm total 12 inches (total depth 17-20 inches), Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 8 inches (total 9 inches), Annies Junction/approx. There was no evidence of hiker tracks on Fuller Ridge Trail or Seven Pines Trail as of Monday 23rd January. 7. the snowfall predicted in some forecasts. Seven Pines Trail has one set of hiker tracks through the snow since the storm in early November 2022. Marion Mountain Trail (surveyed at least weekly in past month) has a very well-defined track to follow. Consequently I put on crampons at Wellmans Cienega, keeping them on all day until low down on Deer Springs Trail. Please take the time after your hike to fill out the form your feedback will help local managers improve services and provide valuable trip planning information for other visitors. February has been more settled than the very eventful January, but temperatures remain on something of a rollercoaster ride. 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). In Idyllwild at 5550 ft, rainfall storm total today is 1.14 inches. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. About 46 inches have fallen in the past eight days. Jeff H. Keymaster. I postholed barebooting to 8900 ft before putting on crampons. Taking the Pacific Coast Highway is one of the best road trips from Los Angeles and the best choice when taking a road trip to mountainous Big Sur. 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. 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. With two further minor snowfalls possible in January, and strong winds in the high country expected on some days causing substantial spindrift, tracks broken through the snow may not last long. Reservation Rules. Free shipping for many products! Just no way this is accurate. There is a lightly traveled compacted snowshoe track on the East Ridge between Miller Peak and San Jacinto Peak but it does not accurately follow the route of the East Ridge Trail. There is a very well-traveled track from Saddle Junction to Tahquitz Peak. Monday 5th was the first day since the snow storm in early November that I did not use spikes for descending, as the icy snow in the high country was crisp and grippy in cold, cloudy conditions. 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. 1629 Sams Cy, Beaumont, CA 92223 - MLS #EV23032625 Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin are closed for the season. Although good tracks are now in place for most major trails (details below), cautious navigation is recommended everywhere. Seven Pines Trail has not been traveled since the storm in mid December, at least not in its uppermost section, and there is no track to follow through the snow. Other Info. Thank you so much for your support. They are strongly recommended on certain moderate and higher angle slopes, at a minimum on the Peak Trail above Wellman Divide, the Wellman Trail, Deer Springs Trail above Little Round Valley, and uppermost South Ridge Trail, and on both flanks but critically on the north face of Tahquitz Peak. On the mountaintop, the ice continues to stay, and if hikers continue going up there, we're going to continue to have problems." There is also a Little Round Valley campground which is on the . Many locations below 9000 ft had actually experienced a net loss of snow depth, as the (relatively) warm rain had melted and compacted the pre-existing snow, and so little new snow fell subsequently. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through increasingly patchy, very thin, icy snow above about 7000 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). Dutch Flat, at about 5600 ft elevation between Idyllwild and Pine Cove, recorded 0.86 inch of rain by 1300. Data are provisional and require verification. While all time and labor is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to cover costs. Spikes are especially valuable for descending even when they are no necessarily needed for ascending. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 11 h 14 min to complete. Currently there is about 1.5 inches of fresh snow at San Jacinto Peak, on top of the very patchy and icy 2-4 inches remaining from early November. A minor storm on the night of Tuesday 21st will include severe cold and severe winds, followed by milder, moderate storm on 22nd-23rd, and then an unusual atmospheric river combined with very cold air again producing heavy snowfall for 23rd-25th February. Obviously these depths are expected to change dramatically over the next few days. Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin are closed for the season. Your contribution keeps the Report available to all, free from advertising or paywalls, and independent from agencies. Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. On June 22, 16 SGWA Trail Crew members headed for the Vivian Creek trail. My posthole/glissading track between LRV and San Jacinto Peak is very direct and steep, and of limited help to an ascending hiker. If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. per winter back then. 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. San Gorgonio climbing notes - Mountain-Forecast.com 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. I'm guessing an additional few hundred feet at least. The icy conditions are the third deadly threat in the mountains, which were ravaged first by fires, then flash floods late last year. As last week, I was able to ascend barebooting to about 9200 ft before putting on crampons. Official websites use .gov A .gov By my measurements, Idyllwild is up to 51 inches of snow to date for this winter, compared to the average for the thirty year period 1991-2020 of 31 inches. Amrhein spoke at the command post at the closed Vivian Creek hiking trailhead, where weary search-and-rescue teams fanned out on a foot of fresh snow atop sheer ice, looking for Eugene Kumm, 25, of Seal Beach, missing since he set out alone for San Gorgonio peak Saturday. Hikers who have an ice axe (and know how to use it) may find it useful in places on this short section of 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. This will continue to be the case for at least a week, given fresh snowfall expected. Note that temperatures fluctuating either side of freezing are forecast for both mid and upper elevations for the foreseeable future. South Ridge Road itself is now functionally clear of ice and snow. San Gorgonio Weather Forecast (3505m) - Mountain-Forecast.com Map showing recreational areas. That said, it has just started gently snowing in both locations, so storm totals may increase slightly over the next couple of hours. The finally push to the summit from Sky High trail was relatively easy. Regarding snowfall, the high country may be above the cloud at times, with dustings of snow above about 7000 ft across much of the nine day period, but with the highest probability for a heavy snowfall on Saturday 31st December, totaling 8-15 inches. Currently few major trail routes have been traveled and even those may become partially obscured by drifted snow and fresh icefall. These concerns may steadily increase over the next few weeks with (eventually) temperatures fluctuating either side of freezing, seasonally stronger insolation, and highly variable snowmelt. Roads 1n02 / 1n05 that go into Aspen Grove and Fish Creek are closed for the winter. Snowshoes are no longer required on the established trail system, which is now too compacted for snowshoes. 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. 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.