Wrightwood

A blanket of fresh snow fell on Wrightwood over the weekend. This video was broadcast during the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025. 

A snowboarder who was lost for two days in Wrightwood’s snowy mountains recalls how he survived the frigid conditions.  

A snowboarder braved the elements in Wrightwood for 48 hours after he got lost amid frigid temperatures. Christian Cazares reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Southern California’s first storm of the season delivered a blanket of snow to its high deserts and mountain communities, offering the chance to frolic in winter activities after a particularly dry last several months.

Wrightwood welcomed its first snow storm of the season with winter activities, visitors and a boom in local business. Christian Cazares reports for the NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

After a fall wildfire threat, Mountain High is ready to welcome skiers and snowboarders. Lauren Coronado reports for Today in LA on Friday Nov. 22, 2024.

On opening day, guests will be greeted with a fresh coat of snow to blanket the mountain and at least three trails with a 12 to 24-inch base.

Mountain High Resort officials say they’re grateful damage to the ski lodge has been minimal in the Bridge Fire. Christian Cazares reports for the NBC4 news at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

Trails, roads and recreational sites in the Angeles National Forest impacted by the Bridge Fire will be closed through the end of next year for safety reasons, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced.

Federal officials announced they’ve closed hiking trails near the Bridge Fire area through the end of next year. This video was broadcast on Today in LA on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

More than 2,600 firefighters from agencies across the county are working in the Angles National Forest near Wrightwood looking to snuff out the Bridge Fire that’s burned more than 54,000 acres. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2024.

Fire officials in Wrightwood say communities are not out of danger just yet, but crews have made significant progress with the help of good weather conditions. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2024.

Apprehensive homeowners in Wrightwood received a bit more insight on the status of the ongoing firefight against the Bridge Fire and what’s preventing them from having more details on when evacuees can return to their homes.

Wrightwood residents received more insight and guidance at a community meeting regarding the Bridge Fire. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.

In a community meeting in Phelan, fire officials shared with neighbors the progress being made on the Bridge Fire that has burned over 53,000 acres. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2024.

In a community meeting in Phelan, fire officials shared the hopeful updates on the Bridge Fire containment. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 8 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2024.

Firefighters on Saturday continued to battle the Bridge Fire that spread from San Gabriel Canyon above Glendora into San Bernardino County.

The Bridge Fire, currently considered the largest active wildfire in Southern California, continues to burn in LA and San Bernardino Counties. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

Earlier in the week an entire Wrightwood neighborhood just off Angeles Crest Highway was surrounded by flames, now some of those neighbors are grateful to find that their homes were saved from being burned down. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2024.

A neighbor is lamenting the destruction of both her business and her home after the Bridge Fire swept through Wrightwood. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on Sept. 12, 2024.