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Originally posted by DaveT 9-13ft of snow has fallen on Mammoth Mountain since Friday. And it's gonna snow a ton more tonight/tomorrow. Big Bear and stuff now have a winter storm warning.

So this means Mammoth will be epic?

How is the drive up? My buddy has an AWD GTI with a roof rack, do you think he can handle it? I've driven into Salt Lake and up into Canyons in both a regular car as well as a SUV. I'm unfamiliar with the drive to Mammoth, is it flat open roads and only til you get towards the canyon does snow play a factor?

Do you think Big Bear would be good enough / ready to ride? I'm seriously ok with doing the local mountain as long as there are some jibs, some glades, a few boxes, and open terrain.

The 9-13ft has me itching though, I would love to do some tree runs get some nice fluff since we all know, there is no such things as friends on a powder day.

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dunno. never been there, hehe.. I was just watching the weather on the news and they had a live report from there.

The mountains are being hit hard right now with snow so that number is going to go up a bit.

Well I the rain we just got Big Bear shouldn't be that bad. Bear Mountain and/or Snow Summmit.

Also look into Mountain High in Wrightwood....you can easily go in the morning and head back to your place in LA at night at either/or.

Mammoth and/or Lake Tahoe is the way to go...but Mountain High or Big Bear isn't that bad its just gonna be a day trip.

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Originally posted by get nyce So this means Mammoth will be epic? How is the drive up? My buddy has an AWD GTI with a roof rack, do you think he can handle it? I've driven into Salt Lake and up into Canyons in both a regular car as well as a SUV. I'm unfamiliar with the drive to Mammoth, is it flat open roads and only til you get towards the canyon does snow play a factor? Do you think Big Bear would be good enough / ready to ride? I'm seriously ok with doing the local mountain as long as there are some jibs, some glades, a few boxes, and open terrain. The 9-13ft has me itching though, I would love to do some tree runs get some nice fluff since we all know, there is no such things as friends on a powder day.

Your friends vehicle should be fine in either place. I don't think Mammoth is much different from Salt Lake.

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Originally posted by DaveT 9-13ft of snow has fallen on Mammoth Mountain since Friday. And it's gonna snow a ton more tonight/tomorrow. Big Bear and stuff now have a winter storm warning.

Mammoth is @ 17 feet now...its a record...

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Originally posted by mar46017 Mammoth is @ 17 feet now...its a record...

And Big Bear is at 17 inches lol.

Time to plan a trip to Mammoth!

Go to Mammoth, it only takes about 4 hours to get there and the drive is pretty easy. No winding mountain paths or anything to go on, just head up the freeway exit and take a left and you will be in mammoth.

No canyon roads whatsoever, which is why I like the ride so much. Pretty much flat roads all the way. I'm guessing it steadily increases ever and gains altitude while driving through the desert, but I never could tell.

There's a Motel 6 in Mammoth too, which is less than 10 minutes from the slope. I stayed there once, and again, it wasn't bad for what it's worth. But I pretty much only ever stay at the resort now. Nothing beats walking back in 2 minutes to your suite in the middle of the afternoon to make a sandwich and then heading back to finish the day.

Sounds like you will have multiple options....

SoCal Snow Level Plunges Ahead Of New Year’s Eve
Low-pressure system may snarl NYE traffic
December 29, 2010 2:26 PM
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LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Forecasters warned on Wednesday that snow expected at elevations as low as 2,000 feet could close Interstate 5 along the Grapevine section in advance of New Year’s Eve.

The rain arrived in Los Angeles about 3 a.m and continued steadily through the morning commute, contributing to dozens of accidents and adding to December’s rainfall of total of more than 9 inches.
Cold air filling in behind the low-pressure system responsible for the rain is expected to produce snow on-and-off along north-facing slopes through Thursday, and the two major interstate passes serving the Los Angeles Basin could be closed. Forecasters warned that the Grapevine section of I-5 could get 4-8 inches of snow.

Both the Tejon Pass along I-5 and the Cajon Pass along I-15 top out at more than 4,000 feet.

Snow Summit’s Chris Riddle shares some tips with KFWB’s Michael Shappee for skiers and snowboarders looking to hit the slopes this New Year’s weekend.

SoCal Skiers, Snowboarders Head For The Hills
Angelenos headed to Big Bear for snowboarding and skiing are urged to take Highway 38 through Redlands, since Highway 330 washed out last week.

“One advantage Big Bear has over other mountain resorts is that there are multiple ways to get up here,” Dan McKernan, Big Bear’s director of marketing.

From the Los Angeles area, take the San Bernardino (10) Freeway east to Redlands and exit at Orange Street. Take Orange north to Lugonia Avenue and turn right to Highway 38, which will take you into Big Bear.

Those traveling from the desert and northern Los Angeles County should take Highway 18 through Lucerne Valley. Take Interstate 15 to Victorville and exit at Bear Valley Road. Drive east to Lucerne Valley, then turn right on Highway 18, which will take you into Big Bear.

From the low desert, take Highway 247 north to Highway 18, turn left on 18 and follow it to Big Bear.

Oversize vehicles are not allowed on Highway 18, but buses and trucks can use Highway 18 through Crestline, which is also known as the Rim of the World Highway.

The local ski resorts are expected to get about 2 feet of snow.
This December has been one of the wettest ones in more than 100 years.
In 1898, a record 15 inches of rain fell in Los Angeles, which is close to the annual average for the city.

Was at mt high yesterday . well. not at the resort, and they have good snow.. beats the super drive to Mammoth.

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