Catching snow in Southern California
We are in Southern California now and have a day to kill (in the 1st week of Dec). What we want is to experience snow before we return to warmer climates. One option we have is Big Bear (which is just 2 hours drive). My question is, is it possible to just drive up to Big Bear and experience snow there so that we will be able to get back to LA and attend a business meeting next morning. Or are there any other better alternatives to see some snow? What clothing should we take if we are planning to spend only 3-4 hours there.
P.S: When we say experience snow, what we mean is we have never seen snow in our lives and would like to make most of the time we have here. Skiing and snowboarding can wait.
Best Answer
They say it is a 2 hour drive, but in notorious LA traffic it will be more depending on the time of day. However it is very possible. I would recommend waking up early to drive out and you should make it in 2-3 hours. If you leave when the sun goes down you will make it back to LA in time to enjoy a good night's rest before your meeting.
To be forward, snow is cold. Also, it will probably be below 0°C in the early morning. You will need a good thick jacket, a knit hat, gloves, and boots. When you get out of the car you may still feel warm, but the cold will catch up with you quick. Just remember the rule of living in cold climates: you can always take off extra layers of clothes that you have, you cannot put on layers of clothes that you don't have.
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