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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.

497 FXUS66 KSGX 210535 AFDSGX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Diego CA 1035 PM PDT Sat Jun 20 2026 .SYNOPSIS... Below average temperatures with marine layer low clouds and fog reaching into portions of the valleys this weekend. For the first half of the week, widespread moderate to areas of major HeatRisk possible for the deserts and widespread minor to locally moderate HeatRisk for inland Orange County, valleys, and mountains. The marine layer will become shallower next week, staying confined to coastal locations. Gradual cooling expected for the second half of the week. && .DISCUSSION...FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE... SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES... .Updated Aviation and Marine Discussion for 06z TAF Package... At 11:30 AM, temperatures were running 3 to 7 degrees warmer than yesterday in the Inland Empire, San Bernardino mountains, and inland Orange County with temperatures similar to a few degrees cooler than 11:30 AM yesterday elsewhere. Visible satellite is showing partial clearing along the immediate coast, with the potential for widespread clearing this afternoon. Low clouds are expected to reach into portions of the valleys again overnight into Sunday morning. Highs Sunday are expected to remain below average but will trend a few degrees warmer than today. Additional warming is expected into the middle of the week as a ridge of high pressure builds aloft from the south. Current forecast has high temperatures for inland locations 5 to 10 degrees above average with localized areas of moderate HeatRisk away from the coast and areas of major HeatRisk in the low desert by Wednesday. The forecast has trended cooler by a few degrees for Tuesday through Thursday, which has limited the geographic extent of moderate HeatRisk in the valleys and major HeatRisk in the low desert. Based on the current forecast, hottest day is expected to be Wednesday with Tuesday and Thursday a few degrees cooler than Wednesday. Guidance continues to indicate an increase in precipitable water for the middle to end of next week. This will most likely result in limited daytime heating, warmer than normal overnight low temperatures, and more humid feeling conditions. As far as the marine layer goes, the building high pressure and influx of moisture will result in a shallower marine layer and limited low cloud development. While the most likely scenario is for dry conditions to prevail, there is a 10-15 percent chance showers or thunderstorms may develop over area mountains Wednesday afternoon. Most ensemble solutions are now on board with a shortwave trough moving into the Pacific Northwest by Thursday. This will displace the ridge aloft and result in a gradual cooling. By next Saturday, conditions are expected to be within a few degrees of normal. && .AVIATION... 210530Z...Coast/Valleys...Low clouds are meandering in along the San Diego coast and into the adjacent valley. Low clouds with cigs 1500- 2000ft MSL will increase in coverage over the next few hours, spreading north into OC after 09-10Z. The Inland Empire will get some low clouds but not expecting them to fill in all the way to the foothills. Low clouds will scatter out of inland locations after 16- 17Z. Low clouds with slightly lower bases will reform after 03Z Monday. Mountains/Deserts...VFR conditions expected through the TAF period. Westerly wind gusts of 25-40 kts will continue this evening along desert slopes and locally into deserts. Local VIS reductions 4-6 SM in BLDU during periods of strong gusts and moderate up/downdrafts in lee of mtns. Winds will slowly diminish through 12z Sun. Westerly winds of similar strength will return for the same areas after 18Z. && .MARINE... No hazardous marine conditions are expected through Thursday. && .BEACHES... Elevated surf and strong rip currents are set to continue through this weekend with a persistent long period southwesterly swell. Surf of 3-5 feet with local sets to 6 feet are expected at southwest- facing beaches. Expect locally hazardous swimming conditions with high rip current and longshore current risk. See the Beach Hazards Statement for more details. && .SKYWARN... Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions. && .SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... CA...Beach Hazards Statement through Sunday evening for Orange County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Coastal Areas. PZ...None. && $$ PUBLIC...CO AVIATION/MARINE...Villafane

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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