answersLogoWhite

0

It has snow on its summit because it lies at a much higher elevation that the surrounding area. Precipitation falls usually falls as snow at higher elevations even when the temperatures at the base of the mountain aren't cold enough for snow.

As a rough estimate, the temperature is 4 degrees Fahrenheit cooler for every 1000 feet of elevation gain. Therefore when you are standing in Palm Springs, at roughly 400 feet above sea level, the temperature would be about 40 degrees cooler on the summit of San Jacinto because the peak is about 10,800 feet above sea level. Usually snow will stay on the summit from late November into late May or early June depending on the snow levels for that particular year.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Earth Science

San Jose CA 1962 record snow fall?

I have pictures that show enough snow and a snow man about two feet tall. There is still enough snow on the ground for a snow ball fight as well. Some of my research has said two inches. Save


What part of California does snow?

Snow typically falls in the mountainous regions of California, such as the Sierra Nevada and the San Gabriel Mountains. Ski resorts like Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain are popular destinations for snow activities during the winter months. Coastal areas and lower elevations in California rarely experience snowfall.


Does it snow in southern Texas?

It does in most winters. They average about 16" annually.


What city in California has the best weather?

That completely depends on what your weather preferences are. Many people on the internet say San Diego, California, but there are few cities that others agree about. Cities in the East are too humid for some, and Desert cities are too hot for others. Denver is a great place, but some people can't tolerate snow at all, even if it melts off quickly. I posted a related link below for what the Farmer's Almanac says are the top ten. Read the comments on that site for more people's opinions. ____ Arizona! Perfect weather from August to May! No hurricanes, no snow, no earthquakes, no disasters! Best monsoons when we get them!


What two plates are colliding each other in California?

The San Andreas fault forms a continuous narrow break in the Earth's crust that extends from northern California southward to Cajon Pass near San Bernardino. Southeastward from Cajon Pass several branching faults, including the San Jacinto and Banning faults, share the movement of the crustal plates. In this stretch of the fault zone, the name "San Andreas" generally is applied to the northeastern most branch.