Mt. San Jacinto Outdoor Recreation

by **KathyW** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:01 pm

I've got the snowshoes dusted off - it'll be great riding that tram up for my first tramshoeing adventure of the season.

by **NormaR** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:10 pm

Ditto!!!

by **KathyW** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 3:09 pm

It looks pretty promising based on this NWS report for near the summit of San Jacinto:

Tonight: Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 24. Windy, with a west wind between 25 and 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday: Snow and areas of blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a west wind between 30 and 35 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

Monday Night: Snow showers and areas of blowing snow before 4am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as -5. Windy, with a west wind between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

I'll be headed up the first tram next Saturday with my snowshoes in tow.

by **tinaballina** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:24 am

I guess this means i need to buy mine....i heard the msr lightening ascents are the best, thoughts?

by **nobohobo** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:40 am

looky here!
http://www.orssnowshoesdirect.com/snows ... ecials.htm
scroll down for lightening ascents

by **tinaballina** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:50 pm

thank you Nobohobo...

by **stobbart** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 2:02 pm

I plan to be up there the 22nd or 23rd for a tram to summit bid. Depending on my schedule.

by **KathyW** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:50 pm

Sounds like another storm might be coming in on Saturday, so I'll have to go into waiting mode as I don't think heading into a storm might be the best thing for me to do.

by **phydeux** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:51 pm

I'm 'furloughed'* at work between Christmas and New Years, and the Tram opens every day at 8AM - whats not to like!

* = This means I'm not getting paid, so I guess I can honor myself with the unofficial title of 'dirtbag climber' for that week.

by **bluerail** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:13 pm

went up this afternoon to check out the snow..1 1/2' in long valley around 5 oclock, snow coming down good and they're expecting it to snow through wednesday at this point. very soft, powdery snow.

Thanks for putting that link up there Dave, I remember seeing them last year at a good price, but couldn't remember where. ( memories full ). I imagine you guys have a bit of snow by now ?

Mt. San Jacinto Outdoor Recreation

The snow is finally coming - time for tramshoeing :)

The snow is finally coming - time for tramshoeing :)

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