Dense fog lined snow-capped mountains and desert hills of the Antelope Valley as a storm pounded the area with rain and threatened extra snow.
The car parking zone of the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, a preferred vacationer attraction at the moment of yr, was nearly empty.
One household visiting from Guadalajara, Mexico, mentioned the rain wouldn’t cease them from driving to see the sights on the town, however they remained within the automobile, secure from the pellets of rain that melted pockets of snow on the bottom close by.
Dad and mom in neighboring Lancaster, which was projected to see snow Saturday, rushed to seize their kids from a line at Monte Vista Elementary College.
With umbrellas in hand, bundled in beanies and puffy jackets, households scattered to the gate and again to their autos to keep away from the sprinkles.
Obie Garza, father of 6-year-old Alina and 5-year-old Nathan, mentioned it’s fairly uncommon for the world to witness a snowstorm and he and his and kids have been excited on the chance, notably since Nathan will rejoice his birthday on Saturday.
“It’s bizarre to consider it snowing right here, however it’s occurred earlier than and so they’re enthusiastic about it occurring tomorrow,” Garza mentioned.
Whereas their friends had plans to remain indoors or head to Chuck E. Cheese, the Garza household intends to go to Mountain Excessive Resort in Wrightwood to rejoice Nathan’s large day.
The soon-to-be 6-year-old mentioned he’ll commemorate his birthday with a snowman. His sister hopes to toss a snowball or two at her father.
“It will likely be the place to be,” Garza mentioned, noting the world has loads of actions for youngsters. “It’s handy as a result of it’s native and proper up the street, and I believe we’ll all get pleasure from it.”
