From beach day one week to snow day the next, Malibu is seeing some wild weather shifts.
Who said California doesn’t have real winters? Saturday’s storm brought traffic to a grinding halt as surprised locals pulled over to capture the rare snowfall (which was actually heavy hail). Some even brought sleds along to take advantage of the powder-white dusting along Malibu Canyon Road.
Despite the dangers, cars continued to stop and partake in winter activities after enduring sweltering temperatures just last week. While it’s not something you see every day, this is just a reminder that California is one of those unique places where it’s possible to use your surfboard and snowboard in the same season.
Here’s what locals captured in the rare moment:
Seafood restaurant Neptune’s Net reposted a video that left audiences in disbelief.
First day of filming on my bird movie was blessed with a freak snow shower in Malibu pic.twitter.com/JgC7bK9iyn
— M.K. Rhodes (@notmortalkombat) January 24, 2021
Writer and director M.K. Rhodes was out filming when it happened.
Not only was there snow today, there were also multiple rainbows pic.twitter.com/uF8CQPOSkb
— M.K. Rhodes (@notmortalkombat) January 24, 2021
She also pulled over to capture multiple rainbows over the canyons.
Snow on Malibu Canyon Road. ❄️ pic.twitter.com/DztPeBc3ZS
— CHP – West Valley (@CHPWestValley) January 24, 2021
California Highway Patrol posted a photo showing all the car tracks from those that stopped over.
MALIBU SNOW: Saturday’s SoCal storm brought a rare sight to a part of LA better known for its beaches and surfing https://t.co/SSJMphOiq0
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) January 24, 2021
ABC7’s post shows excited residents attempting to sled across the edge of the road.
SNOW IN MALIBU⛄️
With the first major storm of the season, it’s looking a lot like winter in #Malibu today. Lost Hills Sheriff Department is warning residents to stay safe & slow down on the roads after a car rolled over in Malibu Canyon, according to @LHSLASD.
📸 Sydney Griffith pic.twitter.com/2qB56eSLPP— Pepperdine Graphic (@PeppGraphic) January 24, 2021
This user’s post left everyone wondering where the snowplough came from.
Malibu got some hail today, while Angeles National Highway has been shut down due to snow, as SoCal gets hit with winter weather. https://t.co/VSLuhA7nrn pic.twitter.com/9eWJFIBgbJ
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) January 24, 2021
NBC L.A. captured drivers stopping to clear the road from the broken rock.
Various parts of SoCal saw heavy rain and hail, with California Highway Patrol cautioning drivers to drive slowly. Black ice is also expected to make the roads more slippery than usual so stay cautious if you’re heading out.
Featured Image: Matthew Stormoen via Twitter