Southern California ski resorts are expecting a rush of visitors going into the holiday weekend, with mostly clear skies and plenty of snow making for near-perfect conditions.
All roads were open Thursday except the Angeles Crest Highway, which was closed during recent storms and has not been reopened.
Mt. Baldy ski resort received 1 1/2 feet of snow Tuesday night, when the roads were closed to cars and trucks without chains until the roads were cleared.
“Five feet of snow, roads are clear and there’s plenty of parking,” said Mt. Baldy Manager Mendy Cox. “We’ve got the best skiing I’ve seen in 20 years.”
She advised skiers and snowboarders to arrive early this weekend to avoid the rush.
Conditions were similar at Bear Mountain in Big Bear Lake, where Tuesday’s storm dropped 8 to 10 inches of snow on top of the 5 feet already on the ground. Roads were clear Thursday, and no tire chains were required.
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