There is still snow in Frazier Park California.
For snow play in Frazier Park California, exit Frazier Mountain Park off the I 5 freeway and go west. Frazier Park is 3 miles west of I 5 freeway. The best way to tell when you are in Frazier Park is when you get to the second four way stop that has a blinking red light. The cross street, at the blinking red light, is Monterey Trail.
The first place for snow play in Frazier Park California is at the second stop sign off the freeway at the Park in Frazier Park. The snow there is a bit low right now and will be melted soon if it doesn't snow again.
The second place for snow play, in Frazier Park California, is not necessarily in Frazier Park. It is about 5 miles past Frazier Park on the left side of the main road. It is a small hill that everyone goes sledding on in the Las Padres National Forest.
The third place for snow play, in Frazier Park California, is about 14 miles past Frazier Park. When you come to the fork in the road, you make a left, and that will bring you up to Mt. Pinos Recreation Area. At the very top, there is excellent sledding and snow play.
There are several other places to play in the snow, in Frazier Park California, on the way up to Mt. Pinos Recreation Area, that you will see on the way just make sure not to park in the road or CHP will get you.
As far as snow chains are concerned, you won't need any the first five or ten miles. It is very wise to bring snow chains along. If you have a 4X4 vehicle, you will be much safer.
See you in Frazier Park for snow play!!!
96 comments:
Thanks so much for the info!! I have been scouring the 'net for an hour looking for this kind of information. :)
You are very welcome Anon...
Thanks for commenting on my blog. I get approximately 50 visitors a day and no one ever comments.
Have a great time!
Elizabeth
Twice in the past 2 years we've driven to FP from Pasadena only to find that the road just beyond town is closed due to ice; the last time was two weeks ago on Saturday. We drive a land Rover but had no chains...is that a common problem-road closure to non residents?
It's frustrating as there's nowhere we knew of that would let us know head of time...I feel certain we weren't able to get as far as this hillside you mention(sounds great!). I really wish we could manage to drive further west next time-perhaps this coming Sunday(2/7).
Thanks for doing the web page!
Hi Jenny,
Right after a big snow the CHP get overwhelmed due to the city folk driving like they are on dry So Cal roads.
For example, the first weekend after the last good snow, we had a car overturn on our second bridge. Right before every bridge it states to watch for ice. What the sign doesn't tell you is that it is black ice, and you can't see it.
Just moments later, we had a 4 car pile up because a truck was going too fast and the back end is very light so he did a couple 360's and the cars behind, following too close for icy roads, crashed into each other.
Thus, CHP would probably rather close the roads than respond to the traffic collisions. That is my theory and since I see it every year, I would put money on it.
Next time you come up, right after a good snow, exit Gorman, turn left, and then turn right, after the McDonalds. On the left, before Frazier Mountain Park Road, you will see small hills you sled down. Everyone does it. This way you will bypass the CHP closure.
Right after a good snow there is lots of virgin powder snow.
Watch for my posts and I will try to let everyone know, best as I can, about road closures and chains required.
We love having you all come visit. It is fun and it brings our little village revenue.
Thanks for the comment and have a great weekend.
Elizabeth
Thanks Elizabeth!
I really appreciate your advice, and that you keep updating the blog(FYI I found it doing a Google search for "How to play in the snow in Frazier Park").
I do get what you're saying. I'm a native Californian who's lived in a few other places where one gets *real* weather, so I take icy road conditions very seriously-I can only cringe thinking of what happens with those totally unaware L.A.-area drivers up there.
We'll come up again soon. I love the ambiance of FP and feel like I'm a thousand miles away up there-I envy you the surroundings.
Thanks again for your reply!
LOL!!! Thanks Jenny!
I love Frazier Park too!
Elizabeth
Thank you so much for the info Jenny! I watch the FP webcams frequently to check snow conditions, and the info about where to go for snow play is great! I'm thinking of bringing my family up Monday for some time in the snow, though I heard it's supposed to warm up. Hope the snow is still there on Monday! :)
Hey Samantha,
The snow will still be here on Monday you may just have to drive further. There will be snow here for quite a few more weeks.
If there isn't snow in Frazier Park, there will be snow up at Mt Pinos Recreation Area, the third place for snow play on this post.
I update the blog usually on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. And in between, if I have time or we have new snow.
Have fun in the snow...
Elizabeth
Thanks so much for blogging on the snow up there. I'm planning on bringing some of our church kids to have some snow fun this weekend (we're coming from Camarillo). Any word on whether there'll be snow this Saturday? My hope is to go to the place you talked about up the road from McDonald's. Thanks again!
Hey there Jeff,
You are welcome and thank you for commenting. There is snow up here in the hills but, unfortunately, none by the McDonalds.
Your best bet is to exit Frazier Mountain Park Rd, off the I5, and go west.
You will go about 12 to 13 miles before you hit a place to play.
There will be a fork in the road and you will want to go left. This will take you to Mt Pinos Recreation Area. You will see plenty of snow but the best will be at the top. This will be approximately 19 miles west of the exit.
You may find several places in between that are suitable.
Enjoy...
Elizabeth
It is Feb 24th, is there still sleddable snow there?
Hello Mom of 5,
There is plenty of sleddable snow up in the Mt Pinos Recreation area. It snowed on Monday and has been raining on and off. If you go to the top of Mt Pinos Recreation area and just follow one of the trails off the parking lot, you will find some seriously fun snow.
What day do you plan on coming? We may get some more snow this week, especially Friday, they say. If it snows you may not be able to get up here.
I will post a weekend post to update everyone.
Elizabeth
Thank you so much! Friday is the day that I was thinking of driving up from Agoura Hills. We have never been up there, but my kids are dying to sled in CA. Do you think I would be better off waiting? I just don’t want to miss the snow season by waiting too long like we did last year.
Hi Mom of 5,
Looks like clouds with possible rain for tomorrow. I will try to post the weather first thing in the morning.
We are suppose to have snow for sure on Saturday. Weather forecasts are not very accurate when it comes to up here.
It should be fine tomorrow as long as it doesn't snow or rain. If it rains in the lower levels it will be snowing on Mt Pinos recreation area and they may close the road.
Have a great time...
Elizabeth
Hello Elizabeth. I am planning to head to Frazier Park tomorrow morning (Sat 2/27/10) I know it supposed to start raining here in North Hills (snowing up there, I assume) would it be wise for me to take my family up to FP tomorrow in the morning. I drive a Chevy Tahoe and I do not own chains. I just want to find some nice snow and have my kids play in it.. Thanks for any info you can provide
Hi Miguel,
The best I can tell you is that I will post conditions early tomorrow morning. I usually get up around 6 a.m. If it is snowing, at all, I will post as soon as possible.
They say that there is 100% chance of snow tomorrow and up to 6 inches. When they predict the weather for Frazier Park they are not very accurate.
Most of the time they seem wrong but if they are right, we do have snow, and 6 inches, the road conditions will not be good for your Tahoe without chains or snow tires. If you do not have a 4X4 you can easily get stuck and slide off the road.
Hope this helps.
Elizabeth
Thank you again! I am planning on waiting until next Wed or Fri.
Thank you again! I am planning on coming up on Wed. or Friday of next week with my kids.
Hi Mom of 5,
You are welcome. Watch for the updated posts. I usually only update on the weekend and during the week when we have changes.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Elizabeth
HI! Very good Blog, thanks!
Just curious if we(myself and a couple of families with preschool aged kids) should do our Snow Play Day coming up on the 14th should try the drive from Apache Saddle Station up Cerro N. road OR do we try Mt Pinos road to the main XSki park n play area???? We want a low key area for some simple sledding and snowman making for the little kids.. need permit? Any ATV riding at those two areas?
Thank you!!!!!!!!
Shelley
Hi pinnkid,
It is suppose to snow this week but the forecasters have been wrong a lot lately. They promise us snow and we get very little or none.
So, chances are, there won't be any snow on Cerro Noroeste Rd. If there is, that will be the best place. There are much less people and yes there is ATV riding.
It is the Los Padres National Forest so you always need a pass. Mr. Ranger is always up at Mt. Pinos on the weekends to check but I have never seen him on Cerro Nor Rd.
If you really want snow you will probably have to hit Mt Pinos Recreation area.
Check out my updates to see how well we do this week. Hopefully, we do great with the snow.
We did get some last week and it put about another foot on Mt Pinos. Cerro Nor is all melted.
I hope that helps...
Enjoy your day in the snow.
Elizabeth
Wow Elizabeth you are great! Thanks for all the useful info. My 3 year old can't wait to play in the snow and I think we will be making a trip out to lovely Frazier Park this week. My uncle lives out there too so he'd love the visit. Thanks again for your posts :)
Astineh,
You are so lucky to come up this week. We got snow on Sunday and today so you should have a great time! They say it will snow in another 5 days or so.
Most of the snow has melted but there is plenty at the recreation area around Mount Pinos.
I hope you have a great snow day in Frazier Park.
The roads are pretty clear so if you don't have snow chains or a 4X4 you should be fine since the skies are suppose to be clear for the next 5 days.
Elizabeth
Thank you so much for all your helpful posts! Is there still snow in Frazier Park? I wanted to bring my kids up Friday, March 12th.
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you for your updates. We will be bringing pre-schoolers to Frazier Park for snow play this Saturday, the 13th. Is our best bet Mt. Pinos Recreation area? If so, is there an actual address of it so I can get directions from my gps. Is it still good for sled? Where can I get sleds? I apologize for these rudimentary questions, I never went sledding before, being an LA native. Thank you.
Hi Anon,
Great questions! You can get a sled for really cheap at Wal Mart, Big 5, or any stores like that. It will be cheaper and you can buy more of them, LOL! Just give'm a call to see if they still have sleds available.
If not, there are stores up here that sell'em, they might be on the expensive side.
Your best place to sled is Mt Pinos Recreation Area. I do not think there is an address, sorry. There is a ton of snow up there and you will love it!
If you exit Frazier Mountain Park Road, off the I 5, you will go west approximately 12 to 13 miles, there will be a fork in the road, veer to the left, and there will be plenty of signs that say 'Mt Pinos Recreation Area', don't worry
If you veer right, you will end up wasting a lot of gas and miles. There isn't anywhere to play in the snow because it is mostly private property.
Just after the fork in the road, there is several places on the right side of the road to sled. I would say about less than one mile there is Mc Gill Trail, about 2 miles there is another area, and about 4 miles as well.
You have to get there early or you may have to go to the top, which is not very far from the fork just lots of curves, he he. On the way to the top, there is very little parking. You cannot park on the road, you have to park in the little inlets.
The top has a lot of snow. I was just up there today. Look for my next post and you will see the pictures.
Have a great day! You will love it! And so will the kids!
Elizabeth
Sorry Momof5,
I just saw your comment. I hope you all came up for the snow because there is still plenty up at the Mt Pinos Recreation Area.
Elizabeth
Thanks for all the updates for us lowlanders. Well we still haven't made it up there. I am hoping to come tomorrow (Friday Mar. 19th) with the kids. Is there still any snow left up there with the warm spell this week? Thanks so much!
Hi momof5,
I keep missing your comment by a day. Sorry!
There will be snow at the top for some time. Check out my recent post and you will see pictures of how much snow there was last week.
I will try to post updated pic's but, at the very very top of Mt. Pinos, there will probably be snow into May, possibly June. You will just have to hike for a bit and the kids would probably love it.
Let me know if you went...
Elizabeth
Hey I'm wondering if it's snowing right now in Frazier park is there a way to find out? Please let me know asap because I am planing on going and really want to find out... Thank u
Hi Anon,
It was suppose to snow last night, this morning, or today but we had clouds earlier and sunshine today.
No snow in Frazier Park at this time.
Elizabeth
Hey, I appreciate your info as well. You should get paid for this service! I'll click through on your ads.
So it's December 23 and it's been a wet week or two. How's the snow? Expect enough to play in next week? Thanks so much.
Hi Scott!
Thank you for the compliment. Unfortunately, we got rain as well, and no snow just yet. We have a storm coming on Sunday and I will update!
Have a great day!
Thanks again Elizabeth, your information is sooo valuable to us Angelenos. Will tomorrow(Monday) be a great day to visit for light sledding for the kids?
Hey Don,
sorry for the late response. i hope you are following the blog so you get the updates on the weather.
I hate to be the one to give bad news but we have been getting nothing but rain. I don't understand it. When it rains down below (LA OR BAKERSFIELD) we get snow but I haven't had the opportunity to break out the snow shoes yet.
Did you visit Frazier Park? If so, how was your visit?
Hello,
Do you think there will be any snow this Sat Jan 1st or Sun Jan 2nd? ...What's the best place to go for smaller children for light sledding/snowplay? ....Thanks.
Hello Anon,
Yes, I do think there will be snow on Sat Jan 1st and Sun Jan 2nd. The best place to bring smaller children for light sledding/snow play would be at the top of Mt Pinos Recreation Area.
In order to get there, off the I5, go west on Frazier Mtn Park Road for about 13 miles, there will be a fork in the road and you will want to veer left. Follow that way up to the top.
The reason this is the best for children is because it has a parking lot and plenty of places to play. On your way up, you may see a good spot you feel comfortable with and stop to play.
Have a great time.
ps this post that you commented on was published nearly a year ago, if you would like updates, please sign up by subscribing in the box in the top right column. Or, if you would like to see the latest posts on weather and where the snow is, go to the top of the blog and click on 'FRAZIER PARK'
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Elizabeth,
I've been following the blog to see if there is any snow up there yet?
Your information is so helpful. We were planning on coming today, Jan. 2. Is it safe to drive there today or will we need chains or will roads be closed? We are clueless when it comes to snow, any advice is very welcomed. Thank you again for your updates and info.
Hey Vince, HAPPY NEW YEAR...
In order to see the most recent posts, click on 'FRAZIER PARK' at the top of the blog or subscribe via email in the right hand column.
Any who... There is a ton of snow up here, YAYE!!!
Elizabeth
Leasa,
I hope you had a great time!!! Right now, chains are required. The I5 freeway was closed earlier but it is open now ;-)
Thank you so much for doing this, you are a great help to us...we are coming up there this Saturday with the kids...are they still requiring chains/4wd/snow tires?
Leslie
Hi Leslie,
As of now, they are not requiring chains/4WD/snow tires, up to a certain point. Meaning, you can drive up here and find a place to play in the snow without snow chains BUT... If you are going to travel beyond a certain point, say like the fork in the road, that is approximately 20 miles west of the I5 freeway, CHP may require you to have chains.
That is just my disclaimer...
If you come up without chains, you will be fine to find a place to play in the snow before they require chains.
For updated weather and road conditions, click on the top of the blog, in the title, where it says 'FRAZIER PARK' and you will see the latest posts.
Have a great day tomorrow...
Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth,
My family is planning a first time trip to Frazier Park. I have a 3 y/o-is there an area that is dedicated to the little ones or do you just bring your sleds and have a blast...just want to be prepared!
God Bless,
Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
You just bring your sleds and have a blast. Have a great time!!!
Elizabeth
Hello! Is there currently any snow at Mt. Pinos with the all the hot weather we've been having? I used to go there as a kid and want to bring my kids up this Saturday. Thanks!
Hi Elizabeth,
My family is planning a trip to Frazier Park and i was wondering if there was still any snow.
Thanks
Hi Anon's,
If you would like the latest weather, snow levels, and road conditions please go to the top of the blog and click the title 'FRAZIER PARK'.
You can find the latest info on the latest post and most recent comments.
Thanks...
Hello. I see that it is going to snow this weekend in Frazier Park. We are not a snow-loving family (meaning we don't have equipment like tubes) but would like to take the day to play/maybe sled. Is it possible to rent equipment and get to a spot to sled without a major outlay of dough?
-Donna
Hi Anon,
I am not aware of any place that rents up here but you can buy for cheap at any sporting goods place if they have anything left.
Plastic sleds are pretty cheap and I have seen people buy those pool rafts, lol, and sleigh on them.
Have fun!
Elizabeth
Big 5 has round plastic saucer sleds on sale for about $6 and double-seater plastic long ones for about $10. Retailmenot.com has printable 10%off for Big 5 stores. Happy sledding!
Thanks for the info Mom of 5!
Hi Elizabeth,
Do you think there will be enough snow this weekend to make Monday a good sledding day? what's the snow forecast up there?
Thanks in advance!
Mike, Dad of 2 :)
Hi Elizabeth,
Do you think there will be enough snow this weekend to make Monday a good sledding day?
What's the forecast up there?
Thanks in advance!
Mike, Dad of 2 :)
Just came back from Sequoia and the kids loved the snow and now we have all the gear for some snow play. I am so happy to read your blog about a place closer to us. How long is there snow? We are planning a trip on 3/6. Are you required to have snow chains?
Susana
Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks so much for the info, my husband and I are planning to go to frazier park this weekend, is it ok to bring our dogs? we want to introduce them to some snow... are those places you mentioned suitable?
Thanks,
T
Hi Susana!
Snow lasts usually until May and sometimes June, at the top of the Mountain. It's suppose to snow this weekend so we should have plenty of snow for you on March 6 but check the updates.
The only time they require chains is right after the snow, when it is real snowy, cold, and icy, and sometimes when you go deep into the abyss of elevation ;)
Keep an eye on the updated posts because I update the road conditions.
Did you love the Sequoias? I ride my motorcycle through there and am just amazed at the beauty.
Have a great weekend and thanks for the comment.
Elizabeth
T! Bring them dogs on up. I take mine everywhere up here. Everyone and their mama has dogs up here, well except for those cat lovers ;)
When you come up, head on up towards Mt. Pinos Recreation Area, just pick a spot that you like, and have a great time.
As far as rules, he he he, I do not know if the Forestry has them when it comes to dogs. They have never said anything to me, probably because they are dog lovers too.
You know the routine, bring the leash, and the poop bags, lol.
Have a great time.
Elizabeth
Dear Elizabeth,
It appears to have been snowing on you guys. We were hoping to come play in the snow near Frazier Park today, but do not have snow chains. We are guessing it is not safe to drive up for some snow play -- what do you think? Thank you!
2 moms and 3 kids
HI, What is it like up there today, did you get a decent amount of snow, enough to take an 8 and 12 yr old sledding on Sunday 26 Feb?
Hi again. It's Mon. night Feb. 28th and we are planning on bringing the kids up on Wed. Mar. 2nd 2011. Will the snow all be melted by then in Frasier Park? It looks like you have pretty warm weather during the day there.
Hello Mom of 5,
the snow in Frazier Park is mostly melted but there is plenty at the top of Mt Pinos Recreation Area and before you get to the top ;)
Weather warm? Well the suns out and if you call a high of 50 warm, then yeah, it's warm ;)
Have fun...
Elizabeth
so as I was google-mapping my route to go to Mt. Pinos, the map switched my route from Thousand Oaks, CA and routed me through Ojai, coming up the 101fwy to the 33fwy because I guess Lockwood Valley Rd. comes in from both directions. Have you ever been all the way through there? Do you have an opinion wether to come the 101fwy to the 5fwy north, vs. coming up through Ojai? I've never heard of anyone doing this, but I am an admitted newbie to snow in CA.
Hi Mom of 5,
I ride my motorcycle through that way all the time. Very windy (whine dee) roads! Beautiful though! It will probably take you twice as long.
So, if you would like the scenery, go for it, but if you don't want to take too long take the fwy's.
;)
thank you Elizabeth!
Hi Elizabeth...
Thank you for your comment, we went early on saturday morning feb 26th. we just ended up at frazier mtn park, and we had a blast, snow was great and untouched. The dogs loved the snow! Will be coming back very soon :)
Thank you for your great blog!!!!
TMC,
You are very welcome. I knew the dogs would love it. Look for my post with pic's of my dog in the snow. I plan on putting some up this week.
I say my dog because one loves the snow while the other, Missy my prima dona, stays in the heated house, lol.
You are welcome Mom of 5 ;)
We came up on Wed. with 3 families and found snow up in the Mt. Pinos area past FP. Hopped a creek and caught the tail-end of the snow and a bit of rain while we were there. thanks for your info!
How are the snow conditions now? I want to take my little brothers there this weekend so that they can play and sled.
Hi Nora,
there is snow at the top of Mt Pinos Recreation Area. You should find plenty to sled on ;)
Are you sure Elizabeth? We were there on Wed. (top of Mt. Pinos) and it was melting fast. We had a hard time finding and then reaching a spot -had to jump a stream and got wet - and there was only patchy snow even on the other side. It rained while we were there which made a visable difference in the melted snow by the time we left . Also we've had 2 really warm days since then. I don't want to be a party pooper but . . .
Thanks Mom of 5, I appreciate the comments, always. When you say top of Mt. Pinos, are you talking about the parking lot or did you actually go to the top? The top is over a 2 mile hike from the parking lot.
There is always snow at the top until April or May but you gotta hike to get to it.
But if there isn't any at the top then, uh-oh!
;)
oh, I guess maybe we weren't all the way at the top then. We turned around when we felt like we had started to go down hill again, but we never hit a parking lot. I didn't realize it was a 2 mile hike from the lot though. I don't think we would have made that with the kids, lol!
Hi Elizabeth,
We are taking our kids to Frazier park tomorrow March 6th. I want to know if there is anywhere down below that still has snow. I am really scred from windy and cliffy roads up mountains. I can not drive up there, please help. Thanks
mom of 5, you are funny. there is usually snow in the parking lot for quite some time after a snow.
Sorry anon, I do not like to be the source of bad news but... you are out of luck. The snow level is pretty high and you will have to go up to Mt Pinos.
Good luck ;)
elizabeth: is there still snow i can take my kids to?
my son is 7 and my daughter is 5...and neither has seen the snow. we heard frazier park was a nice alternative to big bear, or even farther away, mammoth.
thanks,
bd
Hi Anon,
There is still snow at the top :)
is there still snow?? was thinking of going this weekend.
thank you
Is there snow there good enough for snow play yet thanks
Hi, how is the snow right now for sledding? We wanted to take a group of kids (younger kids) up to sled. Any suggestions on the best spot for this and snow conditions? Thanks
Unfortunately, there is no snow in Frazier Park at the time. Sad, I know.
Is there snow in frazier park right now? like enough snow to built a snow man, throw snowballs at ppl, and sled. If there is can you let me know? Or if it snows later in the month let me know... Thanks
Is there any other good parks or mountains like this that are good to play with snow and make snow mans and sled and had already snowed already and it is near Los Angles not far from LA cuz I havnt seen real snow in 4 years.
You are really kind to help all this ppl and can u help me as well? tell me if its gona snow now in frazier park or can you tell me the wheather so i can know when it will snow becuz I want to go and I dont know the weather so I don't want to go on a day where eather the roads are gonna be closed, or there won't be any snow, or it will be heavy snowing and rainging that day cuz that would be a lot of waste of gas and money and time becuz i live far from there and i dont want to come and go back cuz of those things. So can you tell me the weather that would be really nice and if you dont mind can you tell me some areas that are really good for playing in the snow like there is atleast 2 feet of snow on the ground :) Thank you
Sorry Anons, there is no snow in Frazier Park at this time.
Is there any snow up in Pine mt? I was loiking at the webcams and did see some way up there. How high up do you think that is, and is it accessible? We will be staying in a cabin up their this friday and sat. and wanted to take the kids to the snow. Thanks
Hello Anon,
There is snow, it is approximately 6400 feet, and it is accessible.
Have fun,
Elizabeth
Thanks for these posts! We are thinking about driving up to FP over the long weekend. Did you get any snow this week? We had a prettly light rain here, but hoping it was more in the mountains.
It did snow in Frazier Park today.
Is there still snow there next weekend
Won't be able to tell if there is snow in Frazier Park next weekend until next weekend. ;0)
Any snow today? 3/27/12
Last Snow Fall of 2012 - Did any snow stay on the ground near FP for play? How are road conditions up Mt. Pinos?
This site hasn't updated any info since BEFORE the storm - 26 hrs ago
http://www.frazmtn.com/fmcoc/snowcond.htm
Thanks- Family with 7 and 10yr olds looking for snow play
Am not in Frazier Park this weekend but as far as I know it was still snowing an hour ago and some of my friends cannot get out, so I am guessing no one can get in. ;0) You can call the CHP road conditions and they will tell if any roads are closed. Good luck with your snow play in Frazier Park.
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