SNOW CLOSES RANCHO CUYAMACA STATE PARK

East County News Service

February 24, 2023 (Cuyamaca) – With lots of snow already on the ground and a major new storm set to bring the heaviest snowfall in recent memory, Rancho Cuyamaca State Park today announced that the park is closed.

California State Park Service posted on Facebook, “The park is expected to reopen sometime on Sunday. PLEASE DO NOT COME UP TO THE PARK TOMORROW (Saturday). The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning through Saturday, February 25th.” The Park Service urges people to avoid the mountain areas until after the storm, and urges would-be visitors to keep these things in mind:

• As the temperatures drop the roads will become icy.
• Strong winds and blowing snow may lead to white out conditions as the storm passes through our area.
• There have been downed trees on Highway 79. With the upcoming storm more could be coming down blocking the highway.
• Remember, the park will be here after the storm passes. Keep safe and have a great weekend.
•  Area roads are being impacted by this storm with more on the way. Please check the Caltrans or CHP websites for road conditions and chain requirements.
• The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning through Saturday, February 25th. Please wait until the weather improves before heading to the park.