Where to go, what to bring when it snows in San Diego County
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) â Whenever snow settles into San Diego County, many residents tend to flock to the mountains and East County to enjoy some wintertime fun.
Places like Palomar Mountain, Mt. Laguna, Alpine, and Julian find themselves bustling and playing host to tourists, but also traffic and trash left behind by those stopping in for the snow.
With that said, there are several things to keep in mind when heading to the mountains in order to stay safe, be kind, and have fun:
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Ski California member resorts in California and Nevada continue to adhere to new health and wellness procedures this season to support public safety.
Resorts are also gearing up for the third annual Ski California Safety Day on Saturday, Jan. 23.
Each resort will host its own activities mostly virtual this year to engage with and educate guests on best practices around safety, and the importance of respect and personal responsibility when skiing or riding.
The resorts will be doing educational outreach through the resorts social media channels using hashtags #SkiCalifornia and #SkiSafety, along with sharing the Ski California Mountain Safety Guide and airing Ski California’s full suite of safety videos.
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Officials at Big Bear Mountain Resort said lift tickets for daytime skiing on Saturday are already sold out, but night skiing remains open.
The slopes in the Big Bear area have a base depth of 36 to 48 inches of snow. At Mountain High in Wrightwood, which had 3 inches of fresh powder Wednesday morning, base depth is 18 inches.
Before you head for the mountains, know that state officials forbid overnight leisure travel stays, whether in hotels or short-term rentals. They also urge against trips of more than 120 miles.
The Angeles Crest Highway, gateway to many San Gabriel Mountains destinations, is closed in multiple spots for wildfire cleanup. Mt. Waterman, a small, ski area along that highway, remains closed.
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I went because the cleanup was held in South Los Angeles Wetlands Park, a place I had never heard of, at 5413 S. Avalon Blvd. As wetlands go, this one is a convincing imposter, described in a 2012 media account as “carved out from the industrial tundra of South Los Angeles.”
BIG BEAR (KUSI) – If you’re interested in colder temperatures and having some fun in the snow with family and friends Big Bear Mountain Resort is open. PR Director, Justin Kanton, joined Good Morning San Diego to discuss New safety guidelines and daily lift tickets. Purchase tickets/parking in advance at BigBearMountainResort.com Categories: Good Morning San Diego