snowpack on mt san jacinto

. Spikes tend to be especially useful for descending trails. South Ridge Road (5S11) remains closed to vehicle traffic. Deer Springs Trail has a broken track to follow all the way to San Jacinto Peak. Forecast precipitation is currently only a dusting of 1-2 inches of snow at upper elevations, but combined with strong winds this will be sufficient to complicate route-finding. 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. Otherwise, reliable posthole tracks are in place from Saddle Junctions through to San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, but parts will become obscured by any additional light snowfall and/or especially by drifting snow from strong winds. The total snow accumulation was ultimately very close to that forecast in the days immediately prior to the storm. It leaves the Willow Creek Trail exactly 1.0 mile from Saddle Junction (0.46 mile from the Skunk Cabbage turning), descending largely on established deer trails for 1.2 miles, meeting Willow Creek just upstream from the old Laws Camp. Conversely in places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. the snowfall predicted in some forecasts. Generally considered a challenging route. There was thin patchy snow at the trailhead (4900 ft) and then it was largely continuous above 5800 ft. Firstly because it is really unsafe, that is a busy and winding mountain road, not remotely a route designed for pedestrians. Locations in between, especially those on the western and southern slopes, added more with up to five inches at Saddle Junction (8100 ft). UPDATE Tuesday 13th December 2022: This morning Anabel and I broke trail up South Ridge Road and South Ridge Trail to Old Lookout Flat (7600 ft). The flow of atmospheric river storm systems continues unabated across California. Only five of these require cutting, and I was able to remove three by hand last week. I put spikes on at the Peak for the descent and ultimately kept on my Kahtoola microspikes until about 9000 ft, one mile north of Saddle Junction. Ernie Maxwell Trail has a well traveled track to follow along its entire length, through the increasingly patchy icy snow. Altitudes are approximate. Thankfully it was relatively straightforward in crampons as the underlying snow was very solid due to freeze/thaw cycles, and the overlying powder was generally shallow. To Tahquitz Peak snow cover averages about 40%, alternating on the 18 switchbacks between those that are largely clear (south-facing) and those that are largely snow-covered (north-facing). MT. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 11th January 2023 are as follows. Thank you so much for your support. The first storm overnight on Monday 28th may produce snow above 10,000 ft (forecasts have ranged from 0-16 inches), and very light snow near the elevation of Idyllwild preceded by a little rain. 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. Snow. Mountain Sunrise Hike and Meditation in Palm Springs. However they are not required, depending on your comfort level with postholing in drifted snow of moderate depth. Waterproof or highly water resistant footwear is recommended. The system was cooler in the early hours of Friday morning, with a dusting of snow to 6000 ft and a covering of icy sleet below that in Idyllwild. However, relatively well-traveled tracks are now in place for most major trails (details below). On the morning of Monday 12th a further 2.5 inches of snow settled in Idyllwild. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Wednesday 15th February 2023 at 1030 the air temperature was 4.9F (-15C), with a windchill temperature of -26.3F (-32C), 65% relative humidity, and a bitter due North wind sustained at 19 mph gusting to 27.7 mph. 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 November). While all time and labor is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to cover costs. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying the storm there is extensive drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails. While the shallow icy snow should melt steadily over the next few days, 4WD/AWD vehicles are recommended. This is followed by steady moderate to heavy snowfall starting in the afternoon of Wednesday 22nd and continuing into the early hours of Sunday 26th February. It is especially obscure 0.1-0.3 mile east of the Willow Creek crossing, becoming more obvious near Caramba. If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. 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. MT. Very cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. Seven Pines Trail has no sign of any hiker traffic since the snow on 12th. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, mixed with slushy and icy patches. As always after storms in the San Jacinto range be aware of considerable ice fall from overhead trees. Spikes will not be required by most hikers, depending upon comfort level hiking on patchy angled icy snow. As discussed above, additional light snowfall on 3rd and 5th January will further complicate the trail conditions. Spikes are recommended at least for descending upper Deer Springs Trail. Marion Mountain Trail (surveyed at least weekly in past month) has a very well-defined track to follow. They are not currently recommended for traversing moderate or higher angle slopes above 9000 ft that have challenging ice underlying powder. Conversely, lower down Devils Slide Trail is a combination of very light snow cover, slush, and multiple stream crossings, with much water flowing down the trail. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. Skyscrapers & Towers. The latest Trail Report (linked here) mentions the increasing avalanche risk with recent heavy wind-loaded snowfall on top of the icy pre-existing snow, and how avalanches occur every winter on the north face (contrary to erroneous information in recent local media stories). 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. UPDATE #1 for 10th November 2022: We hiked Spitler Peak Trail to its junction with the PCT this morning. There is the possibility that this will end abruptly with a minor storm on Monday 28th November, with 1-3 inches of snow possible above 10,000 ft. 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. from. 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. Hamilton, we saw snow falling and covering the Saratoga Hills, just about 15 minutes from town. Skyline Trail is now largely clear, but has very limited patchy, thin, icy snow above about 7200 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). Lightly cloudy conditions made for a delightful hike on the evening of Monday 21st ascending San Jacinto Peak via Marion Mountain and Deer Spring trails, descending the east side (Devils Slide, Wellman, and Peak trails). I descended via Deer Springs Trail, breaking trail snowshoeing through virgin powder all the way down to the Suicide Rock Trail junction. Trails above about 8500 ft currently remain lightly covered with patchy icy snow (more continuous above about 9000 ft on the west side, 9900 ft on the east). While my snowshoe track continues from Saddle Junctions through to San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, this may rapidly become obscured by additional light snowfall and/or drifting snow from strong winds. From there I used snowshoes to ascend via Annies Junction and Wellman Divide. Note that near its junction with Deer Springs Trail, the route was not close to the established trail, so cautious navigation may be needed. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 0-1 inch (was 3 inches on 9th November), Devils Slide Trail at Humber Park (6550 ft): 0 inch (was 2.5 inches on 9th November), Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 0 inch (was <1 inch on 9th November). Devils Slide Trail is functionally clear of icy snow to about 7700 ft (about 1.7 miles up) although some dirty icy patches remain below that. However, Holden said that the one place where avalanches can sometimes happen is that north face. UPDATE Tuesday 3rd January 2023: Following another minor overnight snow storm our fourth in the past week Anabel and I briskly broke trail up Devils Slide to Saddle Junction early this morning. 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. Long Valley (8600 ft) has added about two inches, where it continues to snow gently this morning. All trails above about 6500 ft are currently snow-covered, and partially snow-covered above 5500 ft. Both storms produced more snow than was generally forecast. Even when the gate is closed there are nine legal parking spaces below the locked gate (which still require an Adventure Pass or equivalent to be displayed). Average snow depth around the peak was 24-25 inches, but heavily drifted. Snow depths are currently suitable for snowshoeing everywhere above about 9000 ft. Precipitation is predicted to start falling by 6 p.m. Monday with lows in the mountains of 28 to 36 degrees and gusts up to 60 mph, according to the National Weather Service in San Diego. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, potentially mixed with slushy and/or icy patches (depending upon time of day). Reliable tracks are in place (at least) for Devils Slide Trail through to San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, from Long Valley/Tram to Wellman Divide, from Saddle Junction to Tahquitz Peak, and up South Ridge Trail to Tahquitz Peak. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) 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. New treefall hazards on Devils Slide Trail, South Ridge Trail, and Spitler Peak Trail, have all been reported. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Sunday 1st January 2023 at 0830 the air temperature was 17.9F (-8C), with a windchill temperature of -2.3F (-19C), 100% relative humidity, and a sharp WSW wind sustained at 11 mph gusting to 21.1 mph. However subsequent light snow on Sunday 1st improved the depths by another couple of inches. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 36-40 inches (winter max depth 45-48 inches), drifted >50 inches in places, Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 38 inches (45 inches), Annies Junction/PCT Mile 180.8 (9070 ft): 44 inches (48 inches), Long Valley (8600 ft): 20 inches (24 inches), Saddle Junction/PCT Mile 179 (8070 ft): 18 inches (22 inches), Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 0-3 inches, partly melted by afternoon of 6th (6 inches), Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): <1.0 inch, largely melted by afternoon of 6th (4 inches). Spikes will likely become increasingly useful over the next few days and weeks as established trails become consolidated by hiker traffic and undergo freeze-thaw cycles. 13:00. PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 5.5 inches (storm total 5 inches), Marion Mountain Trail at junction with PCT (8700 ft): 6 inches (storm total 5 inches), Long Valley (8600 ft): 5-6 inches (storm total 5 inches) [thanks to Kyle Eubanks for this measurement], Strawberry Junction (8100 ft): 3-4 inches (storm total 3-4 inches), Saddle Junction/approx. Schwartz, who has lived in more avalanche-prone areas of New York state and Vermont, said Sunday was her first time seeing an avalanche. The Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail has a well-traveled track to follow throughout its length, snow cover is about 80%. February is forecast to be somewhat more settled than the very eventful January. California , United States , 33.81N 116.68W, 3047m asl. Although not required, many hikers will find spikes useful especially for descending. Icy snow cover is 80% overall, becoming increasingly patchy below about 7000 ft, and again in the sun-exposed areas above 8000 ft. Spikes are recommended, at least for descending. A photo of an avalanche taken by Joyce Schwartz Sunday and later shared by the Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit showed snow cascading down the north face of the mountains, sending multiple plumes into the air. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park remains open and the parking area has been largely plowed. Note that averages are given; due to strong winds and considerable powder there is extreme drifting. Very fine snow fell briefly this evening. Starting in late morning the ice and icy snow is getting very slick due to a thin layer of meltwater on the surface, especially in sun-exposed areas. This latest storm was again very mild, as expected from an atmospheric river system pulling moisture in from warmer latitudes. It has stopped snowing both in Idyllwild (current storm total 0.75 inch snow plus 1.14 inches of rain) and at San Jacinto Peak (9 inches snow). Spikes will become increasingly useful over the next few days and weeks as established trails become consolidated by hiker traffic and undergo freeze-thaw cycles. Snow cover is a patchy 20% from Strawberry Junction north for about 1.5 mile (roughly 8600 ft). . Further light snow is expected starting this evening, followed by much heavier snow overnight on 28th February-1st March. Excessive precipitation of 1.3" (33mm) is anticipated. Although not essential in the moderate depth powder, spikes are strongly recommended and many hikers will find them useful especially for descending. I was surprised to find that no one had made it through on the Wellman Trail over the weekend, so I postholed somewhat over my snowshoe tracks from 15th until Wellman Divide. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there is extensive drifting, often accumulating in the trails. Clearly conditions are expected to continue to change over the next week or two, so this summary is intentionally brief. 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 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. Spikes tend to be especially useful for descending trails. [Checked 18th January by Anne and Anabel. In addition to snowshoes, and as conditions change, spikes are strongly recommended for the foreseeable future everywhere above about 6000ft. 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. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds there has been extensive drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails. Marion Mountain Trail has a lightly-traveled posthole track to follow, that does not follow the trail route in places. That said, temperatures in the high country are much more typical of December than April! Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying the storm there is extensive drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails. Live Streams. Forecasts for snowfall have varied greatly in both timing and volume, the latter ranging from inches to feet. Snowshoes are very strongly recommended for any trails in, or leading to, the high country. Sadly this phenomenon has become much more of a factor in recent years with freezing rainfall (rather than snow) occurring at higher elevations at higher frequency with much warmer weather systems. South Ridge Road remains closed now with only about 35% icy snow cover. Forecasts remain more uncertain about the second wave of stormy weather on 16th-18th January. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Wednesday 9th November 2022 at 0820 the air temperature was 14.5F (-10C), with a windchill temperature of -7.8F (-22C), 100% relative humidity, and a sharp due West wind sustained at 20 mph gusting to 30.5 mph. By 1st February there was a somewhat meandering snowshoe track from Round Valley (and presumably Long Valley) up to San Jacinto Peak, ultimately using the East Ridge route from near Miller Peak, that generally followed lower angle terrain and avoided the traversing slopes of the Peak Trail. Spikes are recommended. Deer Springs Trail [updated 15th December] now has an accurate snowshoe track to follow all the way to San Jacinto Peak as I broke trail the entire way down to the Suicide Rock Trail junction on the afternoon of 15th. 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. Altitudes are approximate. If camping in the Mt. Spikes are not required. Snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. This morning Anabel and I broke trail up Devils Slide Trail to Saddle Junction. There is a very visible boot track through light snow in places in its upper switchbacks to the PCT. Your contribution keeps the Report available to all, free from advertising or paywalls, and independent from agencies. 10 inches on 9th), Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 0-1 inch (was 4 inches on 9th), Annies Junction/approx. This information will be updated daily over the next week as details are changing significantly with every new forecast. The State Park cut about a dozen trees on the section of trail under their jurisdiction in late July. Snow Summit. Mt. The Thursday system will be significantly warmer, with a freeze level not dropping below about 7000 ft. Precipitation at the elevation of Idyllwild should therefore be rain (0.5-0.7 inch currently forecast), which may therefore largely melt and remove the snow that had fallen earlier in the week at that elevation. The next comprehensive update of the Report will likely be in the evening of Wednesday 11th. Note that averages are given; due to strong winds and light powder there is extreme drifting. 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. This rain produces huge masses of ice in the trees, including many chunks I have estimated as weighing 40-100 lb this winter, which can dislodge dramatically once direct sunlight warms the trees. As I described above, spikes tend to be much more valuable for descending trails rather than ascending. Conditions are forecast to remain very unsettled for the first week of January. Every year seems to have its unique challenges and 2022 has been no exception. For those that are unclear, the Skyline Trail is the first segment of the C2C (Cactus to clouds) from Palm Springs up to Grubbs Notch (Long Valley). With compaction of the trails over the next few days, snowshoes will become less useful on-trail, however they will remain valuable for off-trail travel at the highest elevations for the foreseeable future. My 2022 survey counted 97 trees down on this 2.1 miles of trail. Discover this 5.6-mile out-and-back trail near Palm Springs, California. Spikes will likely become more increasingly useful over the next few days as established trails become consolidated by hiker traffic and undergo freeze-thaw cycles. My tracks from today (Friday 6th January) from Humber Park to San Jacinto Peak and back will be largely visible but will be somewhat obscured in places. 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. Snow Creek and San Jacinto Peak to Tram Hard 4.7 (99) San Jacinto Wilderness Photos (5,943) Directions Print/PDF map Length 28.3 miElevation gain 10,242 ftRoute type Point to point Try this 28.3-mile point-to-point trail near Whitewater, California. I also reported on the storm in real time over the past couple of days (available here) which has more detail than this summary. This morning the PCT at the top of Spitler Peak Trail (roughly Mile 168.5) was basically clear of snow. Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin are closed for the season. The intensity of snowfall at San Jacinto Peak this afternoon is the best Ive seen since late 2019. Report flooding to the . Devils Slide Trail has an excellent compacted track to follow to Saddle Junction. Marion Mountain Trail (surveyed at least weekly in past month) now has only about 20% icy snow cover, largely in the central section between about 7400-8200 ft elevation which is less sun-exposed. The switchbacks up to Tahquitz Peak average only 20% icy snow cover, but the frequency and length of ice patches increases on the uppermost switchbacks. However the track is very useful and it is best to follow that route. There is no planned reopening date at this time. Even when the gate is closed there are nine legal parking spaces this side of the locked gate (near the upper Ernie Maxwell trailhead). I have kept crampons on for most of the descent, removing them most of the way down Devils Slide Trail. Fresh snowfall, melting, and freeze/thaw cycles will all combine to change trail conditions and potentially the preferred equipment for the terrain over the next week or two. The first number is the depth of fresh snow from this latest storm, followed in parentheses by the current total snow depth. Despite the relatively weak sun at this time of year, such warm temperatures mean that snow melt may be unusually rapid (for December) at all elevations, snow conditions will generally be poor for hiking (soft, slippery, and even slushy), while in many areas conditions will be ideal for freeze/thaw cycles and hence icy trails in the early mornings above about 7000 ft. 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. Snow depths are currently suitable for snowshoeing everywhere above about 8000 ft, possibly lower in places. The high country was above the weather most of the night, and added an inch of fresh snow at most, however there were 2.25 inches in Idyllwild, and also roughly the same fresh snow depth at Humber Park and Saddle Junction. Seven Pines Trail has not been traveled since the early November storm, at least not in its uppermost section, and there is no track to follow through the snow. Relatively little snow is therefore expected throughout the mid elevations including Idyllwild. With the light fresh powder the previous evening, accompanied by very strong winds causing extensive drifting, prior tracks, including my own from 13th, had been totally erased everywhere so I was again breaking trail the entire way. UPDATE 11th November 2022: conditions for trails both north and south of Tahquitz Peak have been updated below, with photo, based on our hike this morning. Winter is a real bona fide season at Mount San Jacinto State Park. Every year seems to have unique challenges and 2023 is already proving to be no exception. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, mixed with slushy and icy patches. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 18th January 2023 (unless otherwise indicated) are as follows. I put in a posthole track the entire way up, but crampons (with an ice axe) were necessary on the upper switchbacks above about 8300 ft due to the usual steeply angled ice obscured underneath 6-12 inches of powder. In addition, there is the possibility of minor snow storms on Thursday 19th and around Sunday 29th January. Spikes are not needed yet, but that will change soon with increasing compaction and freeze/thaw cycles. San Jacinto hike from the tram was such an epic way to hike this mountain in the snow! PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 0-1 inch, photo below (was 6 inches on 9th), Deer Springs Trail at top of Marion Mountain Trail (8700 ft): 1-2 inches, Tahquitz Peak (north side trail, 8700 ft): 0-1 inch [measured 26th November], Tahquitz Peak (south side trail, 8500-8700 ft): 0 inch [measured 26th November], Long Valley (8600 ft): <1 inch (was 2-3 inches on 9th), Strawberry Junction (8100 ft): 0 inch (was approx. Although the snow is not currently particularly deep (10-12 inches) it is heavily drifted and has an ice layer underneath the fresh powder. Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. 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. Todays rainfall total has passed an inch in Idyllwild, and various locations in Pine Cove (5800-6500 ft) were reporting 1.1 to 1.3 inches two hours ago. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. Overall, melting is proceeding faster than expected, especially with warmer than forecast temperatures, but this weekend trails will be very icy. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 19th December (east side) or 15th December (west side) 2022 are as follows. Spikes are recommended at least for descending, and will become increasingly important with increasing compaction and freeze/thaw cycles. 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. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. Dark Canyon Road (4S02, the access to Seven Pines Trail), and Santa Rosa Truck Trail (7S02) also closed to vehicle traffic for the season on 7th November 2022. There is a well-traveled track on light icy snow from Long Valley/Tram to Wellman Divide. Marion Mountain Trail [updated 15th] has a mix of snowshoe and posthole tracks all the way up to its junction with Deer Springs Trail. In my most recent survey there were at least 82 treefall hazards between PCT Miles 170-175 including 20+ major ones, and about six more on PCT Miles 175-177. Accumulation so far of about 0.5 inch in Idyllwild, and one inch at Long Valley. Snow cover remains >95% through Little Round Valley up to San Jacinto Peak. Thank you for taking the time to read this. These icy slopes are notoriously treacherous and have been an area of multiple hiker fatalities in winter conditions in recent decades. Snowshoes are not required anywhere, as recent experience has shown that off-trail snow is now too shallow and/or patchy for snowshoes. On 21st I again barebooted (i.e. Currently crampons, always with an ice axe, and advanced knowledge of how to use this equipment, are required. but ideal for snowshoes, which I used from Saddle to San Jacinto Peak and back. The highest probability of precipitation is early morning on Friday 2nd. There was no evidence of hiker tracks on Fuller Ridge Trail or Seven Pines Trail as of Monday 23rd January. Altitudes are approximate. 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Little snow is therefore expected throughout the mid elevations including Idyllwild the Peak 24-25. For about 1.5 mile ( roughly mile 168.5 ) was basically clear snow!

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