Southland

[the_machinist]

hmmm...sounds like Sawmill might get a dusting. I'll throw up a pic later, when I remember how..

 

[donbrown]

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urgent - winter weather message
national weather service los angeles/oxnard ca
338 am pst fri nov 27 2009

caz053-054-271945-
/o.new.klox.ww.y.0007.091128t0500z-091128t1700z/
ventura county mountains-
los angeles county mountains excluding the santa monica range-
including the cities of...lockwood valley...mount pinos...acton...
Mount wilson...sandberg
338 am pst fri nov 27 2009

...winter weather advisory in effect from 9 pm this evening to
9 am pst saturday...

The national weather service in los angeles/oxnard has issued a
winter weather advisory for snow for the los angeles and ventura
county mountains. This advisory is in effect from 9 pm this
evening to 9 am pst saturday.

Snowfall accumulations between 4 and 7 inches will occur late
this evening through saturday morning as a cold storm system
moves over the area.

Snow levels near 6000 feet this afternoon will lower to near 4000
feet late this evening...with a rain and snow mix lowering to 3500
feet elevation. Snow levels will remain around 4000 feet
throughout sautrday...with minor accumulations possible in heavier
showers. With snow levels near 4000 feet...snow will impact the
interstate 5 corridor in the vcinity of gorman and the tejon pass
and the lockwood valley area.

Nice report !!!!

 

[GarlandM8]

Only 2" here so far

 

[GarlandM8]

Real spotty storm... snowing throughout the day, but no accumulation. Only 2.5" and hit and miss tonight... oh well, not enough for a ride, should of headed to Mammoth (after seeing Brahm's pics on the Mammoth thread)

Winter's coming!!!

 

[GarlandM8]

Finally got the break-in ride. Rode about 40 miles at Mammoth today. Snow is getting real thin on the trails in, but you can still find some 8" around Crater. Rode down the H trail till it thinned out too much, and went back to Crater just to get some miles on the new sled. Perfect blue sky and 40.... too bad there wasn't 3' of fresh (I wouldn't of come home!!!)




disregard the date on the pics.... camera has a mind of it's own

 

[mammothmark]

Finally got the break-in ride. Rode about 40 miles at Mammoth today. Snow is getting real thin on the trails in, but you can still find some 8" around Crater. Rode down the H trail till it thinned out too much, and went back to Crater just to get some miles on the new sled. Perfect blue sky and 40.... too bad there wasn't 3' of fresh (I wouldn't of come home!!!)

Wow looks goooooooooood but a bit thin. Thanks for the post.

 

[travisw1973]

Finally got the break-in ride. Rode about 40 miles at Mammoth today. Snow is getting real thin on the trails in, but you can still find some 8" around Crater. Rode down the H trail till it thinned out too much, and went back to Crater just to get some miles on the new sled. Perfect blue sky and 40.... too bad there wasn't 3' of fresh (I wouldn't of come home!!!)




disregard the date on the pics.... camera has a mind of it's own

Lucky you, I was so wanting to get a few miles on the new sled before we get a bunch of snow. Looks like we may get a little something next week, I am making plans to be in Mammoth next weekend for whatever they get, cant wait

 

[GarlandM8]

Lucky you, I was so wanting to get a few miles on the new sled before we get a bunch of snow. Looks like we may get a little something next week, I am making plans to be in Mammoth next weekend for whatever they get, cant wait

Are you talking the 12-13th weekend? I'm free that weekend and was wanting to plan something too. Mammoth sounds good... maybe get some others on here to come out too. Looks like a couple more feet with these coming storms

 

[donbrown]

Are you talking the 12-13th weekend? I'm free that weekend and was wanting to plan something too. Mammoth sounds good... maybe get some others on here to come out too. Looks like a couple more feet with these coming storms

Major part of Storm (front and tail end) may split and miss Mammoth.
Mammoth will get some ... just half as much ... with this mornings estimate.

Maybe hit Sequoias and Truckee?

 

[travisw1973]

Yes Mike I have the weekend of the 12th and 13th free and am set on finding some snow. If Mammoth doesn't get hit as Don noted I am all for finding something better where ever that may be. Would be great to get something lined up, I am up for about anything as long as there is snow!

 

[GarlandM8]

Yes Mike I have the weekend of the 12th and 13th free and am set on finding some snow. If Mammoth doesn't get hit as Don noted I am all for finding something better where ever that may be. Would be great to get something lined up, I am up for about anything as long as there is snow!

Allright.... I'm in for that weekend... we'll see what the storms do, if it goes south of Mammoth, then maybe Sherman might get dumped on.

Everyone else-- keep those dates open and come on out... first club ride of the season maybe?????

 

[James6000]

Maybe ready to go then, if mammoth gets good snow

 

[GarlandM8]

Maybe ready to go then, if mammoth gets good snow

their talking up to 5 ft by that Saturday

 

[GarlandM8]

latest "guesstimations" from the weather "experts" say 6" Friday and maybe 2 ft through the weekend for Mammoth area.

Sounds great for the ride this weekend ... I'll be heading up on Friday....

just checking on who else is in??

 

[travisw1973]

latest "guesstimations" from the weather "experts" say 6" Friday and maybe 2 ft through the weekend for Mammoth area.

Sounds great for the ride this weekend ... I'll be heading up on Friday....

just checking on who else is in??

Im in! Will be in Mammoth early Saturday

 

[James6000]

What's up with all this new sled fever? Makes me wanna trade in my 09!
Anyways santa already came for Cheri!!

 

[GarlandM8]

Very nice Jim.... That Santa is a pretty good guy... Ready to get out and ride it??

Hinting to Christina to go up to Sherman on saturday for a day ride... will firm up plans tonight.... anyone else thinking of a day run, let me know.

Merry Christmas all!!!!

mike

 

[James6000]

Hey Mike,
The new sled is still in Michigan . I just had **** surgery with stitches in my mouth yesterday so i'm sitting tight for maybe a week.
Merry Christmas to everybody!!

 

[GarlandM8]

Sherman Ride 12-26-09

Christina and I rode Sherman area yesterday. Staging area is the turnout below the main area. Great conditions, 1-3' in most places with a good powder top on a fair base. Trails are well covered and off trail is decent, still have to keep a close eye for stumps and bottomless manzanita thickets. Some areas you can sink to your waist, others are really wind blown and thin... lots of wind drifts at the vista area.
Hit most of the meadow areas and hills around the vista, a good little climb and explore to the peak south of Bonita, and stopped at the snow cabin at Bonita and even had some flurries sock-in during the afternoon. A little fire in the stove at the warming hut for lunch topped it off.
Great day..... hopefully get a couple feet more in up coming storms..

mike

 

[donbrown]

Christina and I rode Sherman area yesterday. Staging area is the turnout below the main area. Great conditions, 1-3' in most places with a good powder top on a fair base. Trails are well covered and off trail is decent, still have to keep a close eye for stumps and bottomless manzanita thickets. Some areas you can sink to your waist, others are really wind blown and thin... lots of wind drifts at the vista area.
Hit most of the meadow areas and hills around the vista, a good little climb and explore to the peak south of Bonita, and stopped at the snow cabin at Bonita and even had some flurries sock-in during the afternoon. A little fire in the stove at the warming hut for lunch topped it off.
Great day..... hopefully get a couple feet more in up coming storms..

mike

Nice. Will be in Lake Isabella next week with sleds but no trailer !!