Grapevine, California – Heavy snow-play traffic in Kern County is limiting access to Mt. Pinos and triggering towing enforcement Saturday.
According to CHP Fort Tejon – Grapevine, officers are seeing an influx of vehicles heading toward snow areas, with designated parking lots quickly reaching capacity. Once those lots are full, patrol officers will begin towing vehicles parked illegally.
CHP stated Mt. Pinos is currently closed, further restricting available snow-play access points and concentrating traffic in surrounding areas. Officials warned that drivers ignoring road-closure signs, parking in clearly posted no-parking zones, double parking, stopping in narrow shoulders, or blocking residential driveways may receive citations or have their vehicles towed.
The department emphasized that enforcement is focused on maintaining roadway access and preventing gridlock or emergency response delays. CHP also urged visitors to use only legal, designated parking areas and to respect local communities by removing trash before leaving.
The advisory comes as weekend snow draws large crowds to higher elevations in Kern County, a recurring pattern during winter weather events.
For young drivers and weekend visitors planning day trips, officials stress checking road conditions and closure updates before traveling to mountain areas.
CHP has not announced a timeline for reopening Mt. Pinos but said officers will continue monitoring traffic conditions throughout the day.
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