Cuyamaca Peak Snow Report
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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.
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.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
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.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS SGX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Cuyamaca Peak -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Paso Picacho - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
- Paso Picacho Campground
- Green Valley - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
- Camp Hual-Cu-Cuish (Closed)
- Green Valley Campground
- Lake Cuyamaca Park
Fishing spots
- Cuyamaca Lake
- El Capitan Reservoir
- Sutherland Reservoir
- Jennings Lake
- Barrett Lake (San Diego City)
- Barrett Lake
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.
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.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Cuyamaca Peak.