mmm, guessing this will be your first time living in Diego? Carb won't be so bad in Diego since the temps are almost always 65° - 75°. Think the nearest ski area is about hundred miles from Diego.. That's great though, drive 2 hours to the snow, ski all day (in full sun and powder), drive back to the 70° base... It's a good life here in CA! Skiing near Diego: Snow Valley, Trinity Mt. Resort, Sno Summit Mt. Resort, Bear Mountain, Mt. Baldy, Mt. High, Mt. Waterman... Waterman is the furthers out at about 120 miles.