Total KM = 420

Got a late start this morning as we waited for it to warm up a little in Klamath Falls, Oregon. It was - 2C and got up to a balmy 4C by the time we got on the road. Needless to say we had on our rain gear and electrics to keep toasty and it worked. At least at the start of the ride we had blue sky with minimal clouds.

As we got closer to Weed, California going through the two passes on Hwy 97 - low and behold there was snow! It wasn't on the road but was all around us with some even coming out of the sky. But we knew it would be better when we hit California's famous Interstate 5. Sure. . .we quickly realized we were following a major spring snowstorm. It was looking pretty ominous so we decided to stop for an early lunch at Mt. Shasta Village - making it a leisurely break (we would wait this one out!) having warm soup, tea and just spending some time. The cars in the village were covered in snow.

After lunch the sun came out so we ventured onwards. Stayed on the interstate to Red Bluff then onto Hwy 99 for a scenic ride through the walnut orchards (doesn't take us long to get "interstated out").

Have made an early stop at Yuba City, California as the Sacramento area weekend traffic was starting to get a bit heavy. This will put us in good stead for arriving in San Diego on Sunday.