Mount Baldy, CA
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Today’s Report:
Hiking
Excellent for hiking. High near 72°F. Low rain risk (9%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Excellent for camping. High near 72°F. Low rain risk (9%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Excellent for biking. High near 72°F. Low rain risk (9%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Mount Baldy
Mount Baldy is an outdoor-planning page for Mount San Antonio and eastern San Gabriel high country. It has a distinct purpose centered on snow and ice, trail exposure, heat, thunderstorms, smoke, and mountain-road access, with the forecast used to choose the safest and most comfortable version of the day.
Make the Most of a Mount Baldy Day
Start by comparing conditions across Mount Baldy Village, Icehouse Canyon, and the rest of the coverage area. Choose among hiking, camping, biking based on wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or trail conditions, road access, smoke, and available daylight.
Weather Tips for Mount Baldy
- Conditions around Mount San Antonio and eastern San Gabriel high country can differ sharply from nearby towns; snow and ice, trail exposure, heat, thunderstorms, smoke, and mountain-road access are the main planning variables.
- For camping, confirm overnight lows, wind, precipitation, fire restrictions, campground access, and how quickly shelter or services can be reached.
- Check elevation-specific forecasts, snow and ice, chain controls, seasonal roads, cold nights, thunderstorms, wildfire smoke, and shoulder-season closures.
- Check current road, trail, ramp, campground, and park alerts before relying on a remote access point.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page covers Mount San Antonio and eastern San Gabriel high country. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Mount Baldy Village
- Icehouse Canyon
- Manker Flat
- Baldy Notch
- Claremont
- Glendora Ridge
- San Antonio Falls
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Mount Baldy rather than forcing one itinerary. A shorter route, earlier launch, sheltered shoreline, lower-elevation trail, or town-based backup can preserve the day when conditions change.
7-Day Forecast for Mount Baldy, CA
Mount Baldy Weather by Season
Winter
At Mount Baldy, winter conditions include deep snow, ice, avalanche terrain, inaccessible trailheads, and severe cold. Clear lower-valley weather does not describe the upper route.
Spring
Around Mount San Antonio and eastern San Gabriel high country, spring remains a mountaineering season at high elevation, with snow travel, freezing nights, runoff, and roads or campgrounds opening gradually. Permits and forecasts should be checked before leaving town.
Summer
For snow and ice, trail exposure, heat, thunderstorms, smoke, and mountain-road access, summer is the main hiking window, but altitude, intense sun, cold nights, lingering snow, and afternoon thunderstorms require early starts and conservative turnarounds. Smoke and wildfire closures can affect the approach.
Fall
Near Mount Baldy Village and the surrounding area, early fall can bring stable mornings and cold nights before snow and ice return. Shorter daylight and reduced services increase the cost of delays.
Key Climate Data Points
- Warmest months: July and August at trailheads.
- Coolest months: December through February.
- Wettest season: November through April, mainly as snow.
- Driest season: July through September.
- Best outdoor window: Mid-July through early September after snow and before early winter storms.