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Hubby and I were really looking forward to this, but it looks like the drive up from So Cal will be kind of rough. We have chains and all wheel drive, but if this is rescheduled we're OK with that. Fridays are always no work days for me, so a Saturday hike works for us. Will check tomorrow for any updates. Nan
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From the sounds of it the roads might be clear after all on Friday, which would make a drive up Friday afternoon/evening ok. Got my fingers crossed.
Axeman, too bad, next time. Understand the clean up especially after fires then the monsoon. Good luck with the projects.
Looking forward to a great hike and food!
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Hi Doug;
How is it looking up there? We'll be leaving in several hours & would like to know if its still on or if we should stay in the Southland.
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Hi Snow about 3-6 deep in town roads are solid ice and not sure if they closed the road south of town last night but very little car traffic. I would say the drive up will be very hard, snow in the local mountains and the passes may take hours extra to get here I think we should try again in several weeks . I will be here if anyone still plans to come. Thanks Doug
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Hi Changed webcam to show town and local hills ,hope this helps Thanks Doug
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I'll be staying home.
This highway information is the latest reported as of Friday, January 22, 2010 at 07:47 .
US 395
[IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA.
[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA]
CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM 8 MI NORTH OF THE
SAN BERNARDINO/KERN CO LINE TO 9 MI SOUTH OF INYOKERN (KERN CO)
CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM 9.2 MI NORTH OF THE
KERN/INYO CO LINE TO BISHOP (INYO CO)
SR 14
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[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA]
NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA.
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Webcam for I-15 & Cajon Pass It doesn't look too bad... Additional California Statewide web cams Sierra web cams The webcam pic of town made us want to come up even more. We are going to see how far North we get before they turn us around. Its an adventure!!
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I'm on the fence...even with my snow tires - I'm thinking the traffic jams from So Cal might be horrendous. Although, sure looks like some wonderful photo ops, hike or not.
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Cajon Pass is clear with no apparent need for chains although we carried them. smooth sailing!!
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Get turned around for not having chains or snow tires? The weather looks good up there, it is pouring rain down here.
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The 14 is looking good so far. Just past Mojave now.
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Cool! Are you updating from the road? Can you update once you get on the 395? Thanks! Looks like road restrictions have been lifted for the 395 in Inyo county:
US 395
[IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA.
[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA]
CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM 4.5 MI NORTH OF JCT OF SR 203 TO
THE JCT OF SR 167 (MONO CO)
- LARGE TRUCKS WITH SINGLE-AXLE-DRIVE TOWING TWO TRAILERS ARE PROHIBITED IN
CHAIN CONTROL AREAS
[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON SINGLE AXLE DRIVE VEHICLES TOWING TRAILERS FROM
THE JCT OF SR 70 TO 1 MI NORTH OF DOYLE (LASSEN CO)
Doug, we still meeting at 9am?
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yes, we are updatin while on the road. So far the 395 is clear, there was some flooding near the Cocky Bull, but easily navigated. We just passed through Johanasburg. Its dry & clear. 83 miles to go.
P.S. the Cajon Pass was wet, but not icy. lots of big fluffy snowflakesM but traffic kept any accumulation to near non-existent. lots of snow in the mountains as we approach.
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Mountain Ave between 9th street and Arby's is clear, but wet. Rain tires highly recommended.
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Great! Keep the reports coming but things sound good. This trail does not look like it would require winter gear does it? Rain tires? How about tires with tread? 
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James- 14 & 395 clear and dry with blue skies ahead.
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Great! Now I have to figure out what food to bring. Last minute suggestions?
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dang.. you must be mere minutes in front of us Stacy. we are just hitting the junction of 14 & 395.
mike, wonchoo gimme a sammich? =P
whooo hooo, its a party!
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Hey - what happened to the package delivery in Ridgecrest? dang.. you must be mere minutes in front of us Stacy. we are just hitting the junction of 14 & 395.
mike, wonchoo gimme a sammich? =P
whooo hooo, its a party!
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Hi just got back from the road closed sign , we can drive to Lone Pine camp gound area , and I drove into the Arch Trail head entrance ( aout the middle of the hike) and the lwer section is cleaing so we maybe we have a go! Thanks Doug
It will be wet lower body but we have the Oklahoma high end gaitors and first layer moisture barriers ready. two colors choices Alpine Clear or deep forest green.
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