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Cuyamaca Peak Snow Report

California, United States Descanso
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Cuyamaca Peak -- California ski resort
Cuyamaca Peak California · Descanso
About this resort

Cuyamaca Peak

Cuyamaca Peak ski resort is located in southern California and offers a variety of trails for skiers of all skill levels. The best trails are considered to be the beginner-friendly Bunny Slope and the more challenging Fred's Folly. An interesting historical fact is that the resort was originally built as a summer retreat for wealthy San Diegans in the early 1900s. For beginner skiers, it is recommended to take a lesson from one of the resort's experienced instructors. After a day on the slopes, head to the nearby Julian Hard Cider tasting room for some apres ski drinks.

Terrain mix: Cuyamaca Peak ski resort is located in the Cuyamaca Mountains in Southern California. The prominent mountain peak in the area is Cuyamaca Peak, which stands at an elevation of 6,512 feet. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding opportunities on the slopes of the mountain, as well as other winter activities such as snowshoeing and tubing. The Cuyamaca Mountains are part of the Peninsular Ranges, which extend from Southern California into Mexico. The resort offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

StateCalifornia
LocationDescanso
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Detailed forecast

Plan your day down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS SGX.

545 FXUS66 KSGX 110746 AFDSGX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Diego CA 1246 AM PDT Fri Sep 11 2026 .SYNOPSIS... Drying and gradual cooling is expected through the weekend with HeatRisk for most areas below Moderate by the end of the weekend. Patchy night and morning coastal low clouds will increase in coverage and spread locally into the western valleys at times for the weekend into early next week. High pressure to the east is expected to bring a warming trend for the latter half of next week. && .DISCUSSION...FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE... SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES... .SHORT TERM (Today through Sunday)... High pressure over southern California will weaken as a low pressure system moves southward off the British Columbia coast today and inland through the Pacific Northwest on Saturday. This will strengthen the onshore flow across southern California with drier southwest flow aloft. Cooling began to spread inland on Thursday and that will continue through the weekend. High temperatures will be a few degrees cooler for most areas for today and again on Saturday with a little greater cooling for the valleys of around 5 degrees on Sunday. High temperatures for today will still be 5 to locally 10 degrees above average with high temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to mid 80s near the coast to the 90s for the Inland Empire with 106 to 110 for the lower deserts. For Sunday, high temperatures near the coast will be near average with the lower deserts a few degrees above average with the valleys around 5 degrees below average. High temperatures on Sunday will range from the mid to upper 70s near the coast to the upper 80s and lower 90s for the Inland Empire with 102 to 106 for the lower deserts. Low temperatures will cool as the atmosphere cools and inland areas dry with low temperatures on Sunday still a few degrees above average for the coast into the valleys and around 5 degrees above average for the mountains and deserts. Low temperatures on Sunday for the coast and valleys will be mostly in the 60s with a few of the cooler protected valleys in the mid 50s. There will be widespread Moderate HeatRisk for the lower deserts today with localized Moderate HeatRisk near higher coastal terrain in San Diego County into the western valleys. By Sunday, localized Moderate HeatRisk will remain in the lower deserts with Low HeatRisk for most other areas. With drying of mid and higher level moisture, patchy night and morning coastal low clouds will increase in coverage and spread locally into the far western valleys at times over the weekend as the marine layer slowly deepens. && .LONG TERM (Monday through Thursday)... Low pressure near the California will weaken early next week. High pressure to the east may begin to expand across the area for the latter half of next week. Temperatures will continue to cool for early next week with Tuesday high temperatures ranging from the 70s near the coast to the 80s for the Inland Empire with the lower deserts around 100. This will be followed by a warming trend for Wednesday through Friday of next week, but with increase spread in just how much warming may occur. The NBM 50th percentile would warm temperatures to around average for Friday of next week with high temperatures for next Friday ranging from the mid 70s to lower 80s near the coast to the upper 80s and lower 90s for the Inland Empire with 100 to 104 for the lower deserts. Dry weather is expected to continue for Monday through Thursday of next week. && .AVIATION... 110530Z...Coast...Patchy low clouds and fog will gradually develop overnight with bases around 600-900 feet MSL and vis 1-5SM, lowest on coastal mesas. Cigs most likely 10-16Z, and around KSAN. Low clouds to return after 02Z Friday eve with more uniform and expansive coverage. Bases around 900-1200 feet MSL. Otherwise, SCT clouds above 15 kft and VFR conditions through Friday with cumulus clouds around 10 kft over mountains 19-00Z. && .MARINE... No hazardous marine conditions are expected through Tuesday. && .SKYWARN... Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions. && .SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... CA...Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM PDT Friday for Coachella Valley- San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. PZ...None. && $$ PUBLIC...17 AVIATION/MARINE...MM

Mountain & avalanche safety

Know before you go
Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
Carry the gear, know how to use it
Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
Mind the weather window
Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
Respect closed terrain
Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.

Track Cuyamaca Peak in the Snoflo app

Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Cuyamaca Peak reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About Cuyamaca Peak

Where does the snow data for Cuyamaca Peak come from?

Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.

How often is the snow report updated?

Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.

What's the elevation at Cuyamaca Peak?

See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.

How is "% of normal" calculated?

Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.

What ski resorts are near Cuyamaca Peak?

See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.

Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?

Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.

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