Snow! In Los Angeles?

We expect snow in the wintertime in Minnesota, but last weekend we had worse weather here in California, and all over the West, than they had back home.  Down here in the LA basin (1100 ft elevation) we had rain and wind.  We are walking distance from Foothill Blvd, which was old Route 66 in the past.  It runs along the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains.  Here are a couple of views from where we are parked:

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Notice the snow up there?  Spring is here already.

Just 12 miles from us is the nearest ski area, Mt Baldy.  Today’s weather just called for a motorcycle ride, so Bob went there. 

It took 20 miles to get there, since the road is so twisty.  There were about 10 switchbacks along the way, and at least one section with a 15% grade.  The turnaround spot was over 6200 ft (over a mile above the motorhome).  Here is the view starting down

Now that Bob’s had his dose of motorcycling, the weather can turn crummy again, like it’s already forecasted for the coming weekend.