Trails on Mt. Baldy, a popular hiking destination in Southern California, have been closed for two weeks due to an impending winter storm. The Angeles National Forest officials issued the closure order in anticipation of heavy snowfall on the mountain's 10,000-foot summit. This decision follows recent fatalities, including three hikers who died after sliding off the icy Devil's Backbone trail. Over the past decade, 23 people have died on Mt. Baldy, highlighting the mountain's dangerous conditions during winter. Despite warnings, many inexperienced hikers are drawn to the mountain's snowy allure, often underestimating the risks involved.