(Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area is a popular destination during summer, but the water currently has a toxic algae bloom and swimmers are advised to stay out off the water. 24 because of the presence of blue-green algae, which can produce toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals. The lake’s water was closed to swimming on Aug. Lake-goers be warned if you are headed to Silverwood Lake, a popular destination for Los Angeles and mountain region residents to cool off. “I’m excited, we have so many fun events coming up.” “Everyone is welcome to come in,” she said. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) Beaches will be busy for the holiday weekend, but if you’re headed to the coast be warned of big waves, cooler weather and a chance of rain. There’s a huge line up of DJs and music acts scheduled for all three locations, all three days through the weekend, all for free and for all ages. Restaurateur Alicia Cox calls it the start of the “second summer,” with parties planned at her Huntington Beach concessions SeaLegs at the Beach, Huntington House and Sahara Sandbar. Try to avoid the rip currents, practice beach safety, and swim near a lifeguard.”īeaches along the coast should be busy with visitors looking to end the summer season in the sand and surf. “It is definitely elevated surf from what we would typically see, so there is an increased risk for rip currents,” Connolly said. With those waves may come hazardous conditions, especially for people unfamiliar with ocean dynamics. Surfers will be stoked on a new south swell expected to build through the weekend, with waves in the 3- to 5-foot range and up to 7 feet by Monday at south-facing beaches such as Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Zuma and some areas of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. “Most of the weekend will be cooler, mostly cloudy and a 30% chance of showers,” Sweet said. There’s a 20% chance of rain starting Friday from the coast to the valley, said David Sweet, National Weather Service meteorologist for the Los Angeles region. Big Bear and the mountain areas will dip down into the 60s, while the Coachella Valley will be in the 90s, the first time in months the temps there have dropped below 100 degrees, Connolly said. It’s looking like the coolest day,” said Samantha Connolly, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in San Diego, noting there’s a chance of light rain throughout the region.Ĭoastal regions will be in the low-to-mid 70s while inland temps could reach mid-80s. “For this weekend, we are expecting temperatures to cool down quite a bit, especially as we get toward Sunday. And, there could even be some light rain in some areas through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures throughout Southern California are expected to dip for the holiday weekend – still pleasant, but milder than the heat that has lingered for the last week. But by warned, a shift in the weather is forecast – so make sure you’re prepared. Holiday crowds will be heading out to popular destinations throughout the long weekend, crowding beaches, mountains and desert areas. Past visitors recommend bringing cash because the attraction doesn't accept credit cards – although there is an ATM on-site – and you may want to get there before the park opens for easier parking.There’s a chance rain may put a damper on the unofficial end of summer. Note that you cannot purchase tickets in advance online. If you're visiting Big Bear in October or November, you can tube even if it hasn't started snowing yet because the resort starts making its own snow around that time. During the winter, the recreation area has a tubing hill, which includes a plexiglass-covered uphill magic carpet lift for a more comfortable experience. You can also drive go-karts, play the 18-hole mini-golf course, shoot down the alpine waterslide, ride the thrilling mountain coaster and get your adrenaline pumping on the Soaring Eagle, which sends you flying at 28 mph 100 feet in the air. During the warmer months, you can take the chairlift up to the top of the mountain and ride down one of two quarter-mile alpine slides on sleds big enough to hold one to two people (typically an adult and a child). Regardless of when you're visiting, the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain has plenty of kid-friendly activities year-round.
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