Most of these pictures are from December of 2009 but a few much older. It's amazing how while it could be 70 degrees (F) down in the city, no more than 30 minutes away there is fresh snow.
In August of 2009 there was a devastating and massive fire which was burning through La Canada, La Crescenta, and eventually reached Tujunga and Sunland. Basically, it was out of control and spreading way beyond what anyone could have anticipated.
The fires, later mixed with the rain and snow caused landslides that took out homes and peoples lives, and even today, many of the roads are closed and under construction to repair the damage.
January of 2005 had a lot of snow. This wouldn't be the case every year. And yes, this picture is at a spot called RED BOX at the base of Mount Wilson, about 30 minutes away from the main city.
December of 2009. This is the barren landscape left after the August fires. It's quite depressing to see this after months of not being able to travel these roads due to the fire, and after being use to such a rich lush forest. Soon after this picture was taken, the roads were closed again due to bad mud slides and this main section of road, Angeles Crest Highway, is still closed today.
There was more snow that I expected, and its was fresh and soft; the perfect powder.
Bear tracks?!
Having a little fun in the snow.
And some pictures of the fires. It was surreal seeing the flames from miles away at home. It was like seeing a volcano in the distance or like being in hell.
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