San Jacinto Peak - ice/snow?

[matthest]

Any updates on the weather? I'm seeing online that it's snowing - is it heavy snow?

[Hikin_Jim]

Looks like several inches have fallen on Long Valley.
http://www.pstramway.com/long-valley-cam.html

If there's that much at Long Valley, there's probably even more on the summit. The Weather Service says we could get several more inches by this weekend.
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.ph ... 2978515625

It might still be doable. I'd probably bring boots instead of shoes at a minimum. When the snow is fresh, one typically doesn't need crampons or micro spikes. If there's deep snow, then snow shoes might be good, especially if you're the first on the trail.

HJ

[matthest]

That would be amazing if it's still doable. I suppose I'll check back tomorrow to get a better picture of where the weather's at then.

[davenose]

Thanks for the Tram-cam link. I may rethink snowshoes if it looks a lot worse before I hit the trail.

If anyone climbs Saturday please report conditions!

[Derick]

Forecast today (Friday) is for temps of 1F to -2F with wind chill.

http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/ ... casts/3293

Hope these guys are dressed well.

[davenose]

I will definitely be prepared regarding clothing/layering!

[Ellen]

Howdy Davenose

I'm headed up the tram tomorrow with friends to snowshoe to the peak I'll try to post a message to the board regarding conditions when we're back at the tram.

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

[zippetydude]

You think there's enough snow to need snowshoes?

z

[Ellen]

Howdy Z
We'll find out
Miles of smiles, Ellen

[davenose]

Thanks Ellen.

Hope your climb is going/went well!

Dave