Winter's Coming: Mountain High Ski Resort Will Open This Week

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA — Winter is coming to the Southland. Snow is in the forecast this week, and if weather permits, Mountain High ski resort in the San Bernardino Mountains will host an opening-day celebration Friday to ring in the new season.

The all-day party will begin 7 a.m. with free coffee and doughnuts, with the first chair ride set for 9 a.m. The event will also feature live music, DJs, and, of course, continuing lift runs until 4 p.m., the resort said.

Inclement weather could push the event to the following Friday, Nov. 29, a Mountain High spokesman said. A final decision will be made by Thursday.

Snow showers are forecast for the San Bernardino mountains starting Wednesday and could last through Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Mountain High will be the first ski resort in Southern California to open so far this year, the Press-Enterprise reported. Tickets for opening day are $39 online and $69 at the mountain. Admission is free for children 12 and under with a paying adult. Quantities are limited, and tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance.

Mountain High is located at 24510 Highway 2 in Wrightwood.