California isn’t just about catching some sun on the beach.
It can be a mystical winter wonderlad if you know where to look.
Join us as we look at some stunning snowy photos of California across the state.
Have you been to any of these places?
I never realized California could be so beautiful in the snow so it’s hard to pick a favorite, but my favorite is number 9.
1. Truckee
![Snow near Truckee California winter (1)](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Snow-near-Truckee-California-winter-1.jpeg)
Truckee, California, transforms into a winter wonderland, where the pristine snow blankets the town and nearby areas.
2. Grinnell Lake, Sierra Nevadas, CA
![Grinnell Lake, Sierra Nevadas, CA Grinnell Lake, Sierra Nevadas, CA](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/grinell-lake-birds-eye-view-winter.jpeg)
In the Sierra Nevadas, Grinnell Lake becomes a breathtaking spectacle during winter nestled in the mounutains.
3. Mammoth Lakes Area
![Snow-cleared road in Mammoth Lakes, California 2 (1) (1)](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Snow-cleared-road-in-Mammoth-Lakes-California-2-1-1.png)
During winter, the Mammoth Lakes area in California transforms into a snowy paradise, attracting skiers and snowboarders to its world-class slopes amidst stunning alpine scenery.
4. Pine Creek Canyon Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains
![PINE CREEK CANYON CALIFORNIA EASTERN SIERRA PINE CREEK CANYON CALIFORNIA EASTERN SIERRA](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PINE-CREEK-CANYON-CALIFORNIA-EASTERN-SIERRA.jpeg)
Pine Creek Canyon in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains is a winter marvel, where rugged cliffs and frozen waterfalls are set against a serene backdrop of snow-laden forests and peaks.
5. Hot Creek (Mono County) in winter
![hot creek winter snow california hot creek winter snow california](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/hot-creek-winter-snow-california-1.jpeg)
In winter, Hot Creek in Mono County becomes a mesmerizing contrast of steaming, geothermal waters flowing through a frosty, snow-draped landscape, creating a unique and striking natural spectacle.
6. Big Bear Lake
![big bear lake winter snow big bear lake winter snow](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/big-bear-lake-winter-snow-1.jpeg)
In the Big Bear Lake area, the landscape in winter is a picturesque blend of snow-covered forests and cozy cabins, offering an idyllic setting for winter sports and tranquil retreats.
7. Truckee River
![truckee river winter snow (1) truckee river winter snow](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/truckee-river-winter-snow-1.jpeg)
During winter, the Truckee River meanders through a tranquil, snow-blanketed landscape, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting unique to the colder months.
8. Yosemite
![yosemite in winter yosemite in winter](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/yosemite-in-winter-1.jpeg)
In winter, Half Dome in Yosemite National Park stands strikingly against the snowy landscape, its famous granite face accentuated by the contrast of the surrounding white terrain.
9. Yosemite, above the valley floor
![Winter snow in Yosemite National Park, CA Winter snow in Yosemite National Park, CA](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Winter-snow-in-Yosemite-National-Park-CA-1.jpeg)
Above the valley floor in Yosemite, the higher elevations reveal a stunning panorama of snow-covered forests, offering a peaceful and expansive view of the park’s winter beauty.
10. Yosemite, snowy bridge
![snowy bridge in yosemite national park in winter snowy bridge in yosemite national park in winter](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/snowy-bridge-in-yosemite-national-park-in-winter-1.jpeg)
In winter, bridges in Yosemite are adorned with snow, creating picturesque scenes where the structures elegantly span frozen rivers against a backdrop of snow-laden trees and cliffs.
11. Mountains in the Lake Tahoe area
![lake tahoe area winter snowy mountains lake tahoe area winter snowy mountains](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/lake-tahoe-area-winter-snowy-mountains.jpeg)
The mountains in the Lake Tahoe area present a majestic landscape, with their peaks dusted in snow, offering breathtaking views and a haven for winter sports enthusiasts.
12. Heavenly Mountain, Ski Resort at South Lake Tahoe
![Heavenly Valley, Ski Resort at South Lake Tahoe Heavenly Valley, Ski Resort at South Lake Tahoe](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Heavenly-Valley-Ski-Resort-at-South-Lake-Tahoe-.jpeg)
Heavenly Mountain, a renowned ski resort at South Lake Tahoe, becomes a bustling winter sports destination in the snowy season, known for its stunning panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
13. Heavenly Ski Resort at South Lake Tahoe
![Heavenly Valley, Ski Resort at South Lake Tahoe 2 Heavenly Valley, Ski Resort at South Lake Tahoe 2](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Heavenly-Valley-Ski-Resort-at-South-Lake-Tahoe-2.jpeg)
Another one of the areas around Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort.
14. Heavenly Ski Resort Mountains, Lake Tahoe
![Lake Tahoe winter scene mountain Lake Tahoe winter scene mountain](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Lake-Tahoe-winter-scene-mountain-.jpeg)
Another one of the areas around Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort.
15. California Grapevine and Interstate 5 Freeway in Snow
![aerial shot of grapevine california interstate 5 Aerial of California Grapevine and Interstate 5 Freeway in Snow](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/aerial-shot-of-grapevine-california-interstate-5.jpeg)
When snow blankets the California Grapevine area along Interstate 5, it transforms the typically bustling freeway and surrounding rolling hills into a rare and striking winter landscape.
16. California Grapevine and Interstate 5 Freeway in Snow
![California Grapevine and Interstate 5 Freeway in Snow California Grapevine and Interstate 5 Freeway in Snow](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/California-Grapevine-and-Interstate-5-Freeway-in-Snow-.jpeg)
Another one of the Grapevine area.
17. Mt. Shasta
![mt shasta mt shasta](https://www.travellerselixir.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mt-shasta.jpeg)
Just look at this beauty!
Mt. Shasta in winter stands as a majestic, snow-capped beacon in Northern California, drawing the eye with its imposing and serene presence amidst the surrounding wintry landscape.
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