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Wrightwood gets 17 inches of snow in two days, more on the way
A skier enjoys the snow at opening day of the resort.
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The mountain town of Wrightwood is in for a busy holiday weekend with more fresh snow on the ground and in the forecast.
At Mountain High ski resort, another 2-3 inches of snow fell overnight into Saturday morning, totaling 17 inches over the last two days. Larry Smith, owner of Canyon Creek Inn in Wrightwood, said the whole town is benefiting from the influx of snow and the visitors it brings.
"The community, the ski resort, all the businesses are really excited to see what they're seeing right now," Smith said.
Smith said the town's lodges and motels are mostly booked weeks in advance this time of year, but he's seeing many people heading up just for the day.
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"The county and state are doing a great job of keeping the roads clear," Smith said. "Access is excellent. Everybody knows if they know Wrightwood, it is the easy, accessible ski resort."
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