Weather

Weather
-Heavy Snow in the Mountains-
12.12.11 | Permalink | 2 Comments

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issues a winter storm warning for areas above 5,000 feet. There is a powerful storm on its way which could bring snow all the way down to 3,500 feet!

Southern California Satellite Image

All Highlighted Locations Could See Significant Snow
HPS, Trip Reports, Weather
-San Gorgonio Mountain(4)-
08.01.11 | Permalink | Comment?

Elevation: 11,499 ft.

Date Hiked: 7-30 to 7-31-2011

Trip Report:
This was a trip with the peakbaggers meet up group. The plan was to start at the Momyer trailhead, hike to Saxton camp then hike to the summit. The total mileage was around 26 with an elevation gain around 6000.

San Gorgonio
Misc, Weather
-Momyer Fire-
05.10.11 | Permalink | 1 Comment

5/17 Update: Vivian Creek Trailhead is now open, Momyer is still closed

This fire started on May 8th around 10:30AM and has burned over 150 acres. There are currently over 300 fire personal assigned to this fire. This fire has prompted the closure of both the Momyer and the Vivian Creek Trails. I had planned on hiking Dobbs and Jepson peaks from Vivian this weekend but I guess I will have to make other plans.

Momyer Fire Map

Image Courtesy of https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ftp/InciWeb/CABDF/2011-05-09-13:31-momyer/picts/pict-20110511-195033-0.jpeg
Weather
-Cold Storm Headed for SoCal-
02.23.11 | Permalink | Comment?

There is a cold storm headed for Southern California. Forecasters are saying the snow level could drop as low as 1,500 feet! This means Black Mountain could get a dusting of snow! Forecasters are also saying high temperatures on Saturday could set records.

NWS Special Weather Statement
San Diego Union Tribune Story

Pictures Below
Misc, Weather
-Mt. Laguna Snow-
01.08.11 | Permalink | 2 Comments

This past weekend the San Diego mountains finally got snow. I took a drive over Sunrise highway to see the snow. It only took 45 min to get to Sunrise highway from San Diego. The snow started around 5,000 ft and got heavier the higher I drove. The roads were not too bad and were mostly clear all the way to Julian. The snow stopped about 5 miles north of the Mt. Laguna store. I could see Anza Borrego through the clouds the few places along I road where I stopped. Here are a few of the photos from the drive.

Consistent Snow Along The Highway
Misc, Weather
-Weather Update, Lunar Eclipse, Etc.-
12.19.10 | Permalink | Comment?

The NWS is forecasting a series of storms moving through California over the next week. In the Sierra they have posted a winter storm warning for areas above 7000 feet. They are forecasting between 5 and 10 feet of snow could fall over the next week. In southern California the snow level is expected to remain above 9000 feet. This means only a few areas will see any snow fall and any snow which remains below this level will likely melt.

San Gorgonio and San Jacinto December
Weather
-First Big Storm of the Season-
11.19.10 | Permalink | Comment?

The first big storm of the season is heading for southern California this weekend. The National Weather Service is estimating 6-12″ above 7000 ft. The snow level is expected to drop to 4500 ft. This means the mountains in San Diego county will get snow as well.

-Mt. Baldy Forecast
-San Gorgonio Forecast
-San Jacinto Forecast

Snow on the Thimble After the Week Long January 2010 Storms
Weather
-More Thunderstorms Over San Diego-
09.30.10 | Permalink | Comment?

There have been thunderstorms throughout San Diego county today and the HPWREN cams have great views of the weather. Most of the action has been throughout Anza Borrego but there have been a few storms in the western portion of the county. The National Weather Service has also posted a Red Flag Warning due to the frequent lightning. This lightning could start fires in less developed areas.

Rainbow Over Cuyamaca
Weather
-SoCal Thunderstorms-
08.28.10 | Permalink | Comment?

On 8/26 southern California had a round of thunderstorms in the mountains. These storms dropped several inches of rain as well as strong winds throughout the day. The HPWREN cams picked up some of the weather throughout the day. These cams are located throughout southern California which provided a great view of the stormy weather.

Lyons Peak Looking East
Weather
-April Snow-
04.01.10 | Permalink | Comment?

A cold storm moved into southern California last night and this morning dropping snow all the way down to 3500 feet. Here are some pictures from cameras around San Diego county.

Lyons Peak: 3,737 ft.