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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.

628 FXUS66 KSGX 110816 AFDSGX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Diego CA 116 AM PDT Sat Jul 11 2026 .SYNOPSIS... Near normal temperatures expected this weekend. Thunderstorm chances over the mountains each afternoon Sunday through the forecast period. Above average high and low temperatures return early to mid next week. Coastal flooding will impact beaches Sunday through Tuesday with evening high tides exceeding 7 feet. && .DISCUSSION...FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE... SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES... As of 1 AM, low clouds had started to spread into the western valleys with areas of high clouds streaming overhead. The presence of high clouds does not seem to be deterring the development of low clouds, with low clouds expected to linger into mid-morning in some locations along the coast. Highs today will be within 5 degrees of highs Friday, with the deserts expected to be a few degrees cooler with 3 to 5 degrees of warming in the Inland Empire and Orange County and minimal change in San Diego county. Both high and low temperatures are expected to run above average for the middle of the week which will bring areas of moderate to major HeatRisk to inland locations. Current forecast has the heat peaking on Wednesday. The area of high pressure that was sitting over us over the past few days will be nudged north and east to the Four Corners region by Sunday. That will allow for subtropical moisture to make it`s way into Southern California. This will bring increased chances of showers and thunderstorms mainly to the mountains each afternoon and evening this week. Any thunderstorms that develop will be accompanied by gusty and erratic winds, lightning, and brief, heavy rainfall. Right now there is a 10-20% chance an isolated storm moves off the mountains and into the valleys or deserts, with the highest chances of that occurring being in the High Desert. For the first half of the week, Monday looks like the most likely day for more widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop over the mountains. It looks like by the middle of the week, the high will shift further east which will limit, but not completely remove shower and thunderstorm chances. While there is uncertainty in the upper level pattern for the latter half of next week, about 31 percent of ensemble solutions position the high in a more favorable position for increased chances of afternoon showers and thunderstorms in the mountains by Thursday with 48 percent of solutions more favorable by next Friday. && .AVIATION... 110400Z....Coast/Valleys...Low clouds with bases 1000-1500 ft MSL filling in along the coast through 08Z then spreading 15-20 mi inland overnight. Locally reduced vis 3-5SM where stratus nears terrain in the western valleys. There is a 40% chance of IFR cigs/vis restrictions at KONT 12-15Z. Low clouds clearing 16-19Z Saturday, then redeveloping after 12/03Z with similar bases. Otherwise increasing mid/high clouds at/above 15,000 ft MSL after 12Z Sat. Mountains/Deserts...Increasing mid/high clouds at/above 15,000 ft MSL after 12Z Sat and unrestricted visibility. && .MARINE... No hazardous marine conditions are expected through Thursday. && .BEACHES... Astronomical high tides peaking at 7.0-7.5 ft are expected each day July 12-14. High tides combined with a modest south swell (3 ft swell at 13-15 seconds from 190 degrees) generating surf of 3-5 ft for south-facing beaches will result in areas of coastal flooding in low lying areas, boardwalks, beach parking lots, and beach adjacent streets during evening high tides. Highest tides each evening will generally occur between 8 and 10 PM. A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening and contains the details. && .SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... CA...Beach Hazards Statement from Sunday morning through Tuesday evening for Orange County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Coastal Areas. PZ...None. && $$ PUBLIC...CO AVIATION/MARINE/BEACHES...SS

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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