Category Archives: Snow Play – 2010-2011

3/21/11

Lots of new new 24-36″ of new snow in all of the snow play areas west of town.  That’s the good new.  All road are requiring 4×4 or chains.  So today may not be the best day to come up for snow play but maybe look at tomorrow.  The weather service says it should clear latter today. 

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us at Mountain Hardware and we can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.   You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms

3/20/11

Good morning.  We are receiving snow this morning with it turning to heavy by this afternoon and tonight.  Tire chains are currently required east of town on Hwy #2 and west of town on Hwy #2 and N4.  So the good new for snow play is that we are getting more snow up to 24″ in the snow play area per the weather service during this storm cycle.  So today would be a good day to stay home and look to come up after the storms end.

Any question please call

Mike

3/19/11

We have about 11/2 feet of snow in the snow play areas with another 1″ of snow early this morning.  Currently the temp in in the mid 20’s in the snow play areas and the roads are open but this could change.  The weather service is calling for 2-3 feet of snow this weekend.

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us at Mountain Hardware and we can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.   You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms

Any questions please give us a call 760-249-3653

Mike

3/14-18/2011

Snow play conditions are very good.  With lots of snow, the roads are open with no controls.  The weather is good with just high clouds and light wind, with high temp up to the mid 50’s. 

Do not forget our MID WEEK SPECIAL (except holidays) . To encourage you to come up during the week, here at MOUNTAIN HARDWARE we will give you a 15% discount on any snow play related items including Adventure Passes on weekdays  excluding holidays.  Just mention this post at the register to receive this discount.

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us at Mountain Hardware and we can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.   You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms

I hope you have a great day

Mike

3/12-13/2011

Snow play condition are great with lots of snow.  The roads are all clear and open without any restrictions.  The weather has been very spring like with the high’s in the upper 50s and light wind.  So come on up and have a great weekend.

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us at Mountain Hardware and we can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.   You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms

I hope you have a great weekend

Mike

3/7/11

Well, we have the tail end of a storm passing by this morning.  So we have clouds over the tops of the mountains.  Temp is in the mid 30’s with wind from 7-10 mph.  The snow in the snow play areas is great with about 3′ of snow. 

Do not forget our MID WEEK SPECIAL (except holidays) . To encourage you to come up during the week, here at MOUNTAIN HARDWARE we will give you a 15% discount on any snow play related items including Adventure Passes on weekdays  excluding holidays.  Just mention this post at the register to receive this discount.

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us at Mountain Hardware and we can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.   You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms

Fri 3-1 thru Sun 3-6-11

I have just returned from the snow play areas.  The conditions look great!!!  With all the new snow we received last weekend there still are many places were the snow is still untracked.  The weather should be great with the high temp in the mid 50’s , blue sky and light wind all weekend.  All road are open with no controls.  The only problem will be that there will be lots of other people coming up so I recommend that you plan to arrive in town by 8:30-9am to arrive before the crowds.  It you can not make it that early after about 1pm the crowds thin out so that would also be a good time to come up.

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us at Mountain Hardware and we can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.   You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms

I hope you have a great weekend

Mike

3/1-4/11

The snow play conditions are the best we have had in a couple of years.  We received up to 3 feet of snow last week in the snow play areas.  so all snow play areas are in great condition.  Also during the week there are very few people so you will have the whole area to yourself.  Also all roads are open and no controls at this time.  Also do not forget we here at Mtn Hardware have a mid week special for you just ask at the counter.

I how you have a great visit

Mike

2/27/11

The storm has passed and it is a beautiful day.  Blue sky, light wind and cold temp 17 this morning.  We received 20-24 ” of snow.  So the conditions for snow play will be good for sometime.  So if you are not able to make it up here this weekend there will be plenty of snow next weekend so do not worry.  Also if you can take a day off work and take the kids out of school we have a mid week special here at Mtn Hardware.  Just ask for the mid week special 15% off at the register Monday thru Friday.

Currently there are not any road controls to get to Wrightwood and Big Pines but west of big Pines you will need chains.

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us at Mountain Hardware and we can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.   You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms

2/26/11

We received 18-20″ of snow last night.  So the snow play should be good for sometime.  Currently you will need chain or 4 wheel drive to get here.  So maybe the best idea is to just spend a day at home and let the road conditions improve.  Since we have plenty of snow. 

Always make sure you carry chains that fit your car and that you know how to install them. Only play in the snow on Public lands, ( stop to see us at Mountain Hardware and we can provide you with a map and info where the best conditions are currently). Please respect private property and do not play there.   You will also need an Adventure Pass $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at Mountain Hardware Mon – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm. We are located at 1390 Hwy #2 in Wrightwood on the north side of the highway and have a large parking area and restrooms