STILL SNOW AT THE TOP OF MT PINOS RECREATION AREA

Hey there everyone!!!  Like I promised, I went up yesterday, about 2:30 p.m., and took some pictures.  These pics are taken at the top of Mt Pinos.  The snow level is down to about 3 miles from the top.  Just an FYI, at the top, in the parking lot, there is a Nordic Base Building, and if you go to the left or right of it, you will find really fun trails to play in the snow.

Enjoy your day...

Elizabeth

ROAD CONDITIONS AND SNOW PLAY IN FRAZIER PARK, CA

Hey everyone!!!

It is the perfect time to head on up to play in the snow.  The snow level is as low as Gorman, which is the exit just before Frazier Mountain Park Road when you are coming from Los Angeles County.

This is good news because you will not have to drive very far from the freeway to play in the snow.

The road conditions are excellent on the Interstate 5 so you will have a lovely drive all the way up.

If you plan on coming to Frazier Park, or to the higher elevations right now, it is a good idea that you bring chains.  Although, if you have a four wheel drive or an all wheel drive, you should be good.

The temperatures are very low right now, in the low 30's, and that means icy roads.

Yesterday, I was driving on the main road and there was lots of people pulled over to the side playing in the snow.  In front of me, there was a big white Ford Expedition, and he was driving like he was in So Cal, like he was in a hurry to get somewhere, and then he hit black ice.  He went spinning off the side of the road, off into the snow, and into the barbed wire fence.  Needless to say, the poor poor fellow had to get towed out of the snow.  Luckily, he did not run anyone over.

What I am trying to say is, be careful out there.  When it rains, it is wet, and we should slow down.  When there is snow, there is ice on the road, and we should slow down.  The roads look clear and that is why we call it black ice.  The ice looks like the road. 

When it snows, and the temperatures are low, like they are now, I only drive my 4X4 because I don't want to be pulled out of the snow, like the guy yesterday, LOL!!! 

Have a great time, and enjoy your day...

Elizabeth

SNOW PLAY IN FRAZIER PARK, CA - DECEMBER 28, 2010

Hi everyone!!!

Got a lot of comments yesterday via cell phone and was unable to post because I wasn't near a computer and that is why there was only a post title.  That's all my cell phone would let me do, lol.

Any who...

There is absolutely no snow in Frazier Park at this very moment, December 28, 2010, 5:45 a.m.

There is snow at the very highest level, up beyond Frazier Park, but nothing like we are use to playing in.

If you have been up here when we have had plenty of snow and really enjoyed yourself you may be a little disappointed if you come up now, attempt to go to the top, and there is not enough snow to play in. 

That's all I got.  I hope I didn't kill your joy I am just here to provide what information I have and I know it is a long drive from LA and Bakersfield.

Have a great day!!!


Elizabeth

UPDATE ON CURRENT CONDITIONS AND SNOW IN FRAZIER PARK CA

It is currently 8:30 a.m. Sunday, February 07, 2010.

Last night we had a bit of snow, less than an inch, in Frazier Park CA.  YES!!! 

There is snow in Frazier Park CA!

The Grapevine is open so that you may drive to Frazier Park.

The main road is open, as of now, so that you may drive up to the snow in Frazier Park.

CHAINS ARE NOT REQUIRED, AS OF NOW!

If you would like to know where to play in the snow, please check out my post, Snow Play In Frazier Park CA.

I shall update today, if they start to require chains.

Hope to see you here...

Elizabeth

UPDATE ON CURRENT CONDITIONS AND SNOW IN FRAZIER PARK CA

Hello and good morning everyone.

It did not snow last night but it did rain for a while.  The roads are icy but as of now, the lighted sign, that says, "Snow Chains Are Required," is not lit up.  Therefore, so far, chains are not required.

There still is snow in Frazier Park CA and if you would like to know about where to play in the snow please read my recent post, SNOW PLAY IN FRAZIER PARK CA.

There is suppose to be some snow fall today in Frazier Park CA, according to some weather web sites.

I will update again, either this evening or tomorrow morning, early a.m.

Enjoy your day and welcome to Frazier Park CA...

Elizabeth

Is There Still Snow In Frazier Park And Do We Need Chains?

  Hello Everyone!!!

The two most asked questions by city folk are, "Is there still snow in Frazier Park CA?"  And, "Do we need tire chains when we drive up to Frazier Park CA?"

The answers are, Yes!  There is still snow in Frazier Park, CA.  And, No!  You do not need tire chains to drive up to Frazier Park, CA, to play in the snow.

THIS UPDATE IS, AS OF, FRIDAY JANUARY 29, 2010!  10:15 a.m. 

For information about snow play in Frazier Park, CA, check out my post Snow Play In Frazier Park CA.

Have fun!!!

Elizabeth

Snow Play In Frazier Park CA

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!!!