Forest Glen, California facts for kids
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Forest Glen, California
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 Forest Glen, California
Location in California
Forest Glen, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Trinity |
| Elevation | 2,274 ft (693 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1656025 |
Forest Glen is a small, quiet community in Trinity County, California, in the United States. It's not a big city with its own government, but a special kind of place called an unincorporated community. Forest Glen is found along California State Route 36, about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) southwest of Hayfork.
Not many people live here, usually around 10 permanent residents. There are also about 20 seasonal cabin owners from the Forest Service. Many visitors drive through quickly, not even realizing there's a small town! The community sits right next to the South Fork Trinity River. You can also find a few cabins near Glen Creek. There are even two campgrounds nearby. The land around Forest Glen is very steep and rugged, meaning it has lots of hills and rough ground.
Forest Glen's History
Early Days as Auto Rest
In 1913, a man named Arthur H. Jeans built a special stop for travelers. This stop was on the new Red Bluff-Eureka road, which is now called State Route 36. Back then, Forest Glen was known as "Auto Rest."
A Popular Resort
Auto Rest was a busy place! It had a resort, a hotel, a store, a stable for horses, and even a garage for cars. It became known as the most popular resort in Trinity County. Sadly, the resort burned down completely in 1950.
The Forest Glen Store and Post Office
The Forest Glen Store stayed open for many more years, but it closed in the early 2000s. In 2020, CalFire, California's fire department, reopened a fire station in Forest Glen with one fire engine.
The community also had a post office. It opened on September 13, 1917, under the name Auto Rest. On March 9, 1920, its name was changed to Forest Glen. Arthur Jeans was the first postmaster, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography of Forest Glen
Forest Glen is located at the bottom of South Fork Mountain. This mountain has the longest continuous ridge line in all of North America! State Route 36, often called just "36" by locals, goes right through the community.
The South Fork Trinity River
The South Fork of the Trinity River also flows through Forest Glen. This river is one of California's longest river systems that hasn't been blocked by dams.
Nearby Trails and Campgrounds
A campground called Scott Flat, run by the Forest Service, is just southwest of Forest Glen. Scott Flat is also the starting point for the South Fork Trinity National Recreation Trail. This trail is great for exploring the beautiful natural area.
Forest Glen's Climate
Weather Station Records
A public weather station collected information in Forest Glen from 1930 to 1985. Forest Glen is known as one of the wettest places in Trinity County. Over the years the weather station was active, it recorded more than 60 inches (152 cm) of rain each year.
Temperature Extremes
The weather station recorded some extreme temperatures. The hottest temperature ever was 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) on August 8, 1959. The coldest was -2 degrees Fahrenheit (-19 degrees Celsius) on December 11, 1932.
On average, July is the warmest month, with highs around 91°F (33°C) and lows around 46°F (8°C). January is the coldest, with highs around 44.9°F (7.2°C) and lows around 26.6°F (-3°C).
Rainfall and Snowfall
Forest Glen has a "Mediterranean" climate. This means most of its rain falls in the cooler months. About 92% of the rain happens between October 1 and May 31. About 77% falls between November 1 and March 31.
January is the wettest month, with an average of 11.61 inches (29.5 cm) of rain. July is the driest, with only about 0.22 inches (0.56 cm). On average, Forest Glen gets about 63.52 inches (161.3 cm) of rain each year. It rains on about 88 days a year, and on 21 of those days, more than an inch of rain falls.
Forest Glen also gets snow! On average, it sees about 40 inches (102 cm) of snowfall each winter. This can range from no snow at all to over 100 inches (254 cm) in some years. The deepest snow ever recorded was 43 inches (109 cm) on January 3, 1965, and February 3, 1937.
Frost and Annual Averages
On average, Forest Glen experiences temperatures of 90°F (32°C) or higher on about 59 days a year. Temperatures drop to 32°F (0°C) or lower on about 137 days, including sometimes in June. Frost has been seen in every month of the year. However, the chance of frost is highest in mid-June in spring and mid-to-late September in fall.
The average highest temperature Forest Glen sees in a year is 103°F (39°C). The average lowest temperature is 11°F (-12°C).
| Climate data for Forest Glen, CA | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
71 (22) |
84 (29) |
92 (33) |
100 (38) |
106 (41) |
109 (43) |
110 (43) |
108 (42) |
99 (37) |
76 (24) |
68 (20) |
110 (43) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 56 (13) |
63 (17) |
74 (23) |
81 (27) |
89 (32) |
98 (37) |
102 (39) |
102 (39) |
98 (37) |
87 (31) |
66 (19) |
56 (13) |
103 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 47.0 (8.3) |
51.3 (10.7) |
57.3 (14.1) |
64.7 (18.2) |
73.0 (22.8) |
81.6 (27.6) |
91.0 (32.8) |
90.4 (32.4) |
84.3 (29.1) |
70.1 (21.2) |
54.7 (12.6) |
46.0 (7.8) |
67.6 (19.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 37.4 (3.0) |
40.3 (4.6) |
43.9 (6.6) |
49.3 (9.6) |
56.2 (13.4) |
63.1 (17.3) |
69.9 (21.1) |
68.9 (20.5) |
63.7 (17.6) |
53.2 (11.8) |
43.4 (6.3) |
37.4 (3.0) |
52.2 (11.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.6 (−2.4) |
29.4 (−1.4) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
34.2 (1.2) |
39.7 (4.3) |
44.6 (7.0) |
49.0 (9.4) |
47.4 (8.6) |
43.2 (6.2) |
36.2 (2.3) |
32.2 (0.1) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
36.9 (2.7) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 14 (−10) |
19 (−7) |
21 (−6) |
25 (−4) |
29 (−2) |
33 (1) |
38 (3) |
37 (3) |
31 (−1) |
25 (−4) |
21 (−6) |
17 (−8) |
11 (−12) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −4 (−20) |
3 (−16) |
11 (−12) |
17 (−8) |
20 (−7) |
24 (−4) |
29 (−2) |
30 (−1) |
25 (−4) |
15 (−9) |
10 (−12) |
−3 (−19) |
−4 (−20) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 11.55 (293) |
9.67 (246) |
8.44 (214) |
4.04 (103) |
2.00 (51) |
0.68 (17) |
0.22 (5.6) |
0.30 (7.6) |
0.97 (25) |
3.54 (90) |
8.30 (211) |
11.07 (281) |
60.78 (1,544.2) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.7 (17) |
3.4 (8.6) |
3.2 (8.1) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.0 (2.5) |
3.2 (8.1) |
18.1 (45.85) |
| Source: WRCC | |||||||||||||
The Christmas Flood of 1964
A very big flood happened in the winter of 1964–65. It's known as the Christmas Flood of 1964. This was one of the largest floods ever in California's history.
Forest Glen recorded over 33 inches (84 cm) of rain in December 1964 alone! This huge amount of rain caused the South Fork Trinity River to swell. The river's flow reached 20,000 cubic feet per second in mid-December.
The flood caused a lot of damage across the entire river area. It especially hurt the salmon and steelhead fish populations. This was because topsoil washed away from logged areas into the river. The fish populations have never fully recovered since then. If a similar flood happened today, the effects would likely be less severe. This is because most logging in the area has stopped for the past 30 years.
