Snow Skiing and Snowborading is a top reason people drive thru and lodge in Sonora in the wintertime. The City of Sonora is on California Highway 108 which is how to travel to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Dodge Ridge is famous not only for quality fun, but also for being the closest skiing resort to the San Francisco Bay Area. For most Bay Area cities it is less than a three hour drive. The length of the snow season will vary with the weather, but in general it would be November to March. Don't forget the possibility of snow storm driving conditions as you travel "up the mountain" pass the city of Sonora during winter time. Bring snow chains for vehicles that require them. Dodge Ridge Ski Resort is in Pinecrest California about 30 miles up the moutain from Sonora California on Highway 108 See map below .