Where can I play in the snow in Kern County?
There are many popular snow play locations — Kern River Valley, east of Bakersfield; Tehachapi, in the mountains bordering the southern end of Kern County; and Frazier Park / Mt. Pinos, in southwest Kern County, bordering Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Only the locations on public lands are legally open to visitors.
Where can I play in the snow near Bakersfield?
There are snow play areas for sledding and sliding above Frazier Park, the mountains south, east and north of Isabella Lake, Greenhorn Mountain, Breckenridge and Piute mountains. In the Frazier Park area, that means you should stay above Lake of the Woods, off Cuddy Valley Road or in the Mount Pinos Recreation Area.
How often does it snow in Tehachapi?
Climate Averages
| Tehachapi, California | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Snowfall | 14.3 in. | 27.8 in. |
| Precipitation | 42.2 days | 106.2 days |
| Sunny | 278 days | 205 days |
| Avg. July High | 85.9° | 85.8° |
Where is there snow close to Bakersfield?
Can you sled at Big Bear?
There are several awesome places where visitors of all ages can enjoy sledding in Big Bear as well as snow tubing: Big Bear Snow Play, Grizzly Ridge Tubing Park at Snow Summit, and the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain.
Where can I see snow in Kern County?
Fresh Tracks in the Kern River Sierra The closest lift-accessed snow, is only 10 miles from the Lake. The Alta Sierra Ski Resort is up in the Greenhorn Mountains above Wofford Heights. It caters primarily to beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders, and is very popular with families.
Are there bears in Tehachapi?
Black bears are permanent, year-round residents of the Tehachapi Mountains, but they are most likely to be seen in the warmer, drier months.
Are there Jaguars in Tehachapi?
The Tehachapi Mountains are also the last known breeding site of the jaguar in the United States.