Unfortunately, the Palm Springs Thursday forecast is now:

Areas of blowing sand and blowing dust...Winds northwest 25 to 35 mph
with gusts to 50 mph. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in
the evening.

That's sounding out of my comfort level. It's looking like a Friday
morning departure.

But good advice so far. Especially about the alternate route around
Big Bear.

Marc, regarding Tehachapi pass, how does that compare to Tejon pass?
My planned route was to follow 5 to Gorman and then turn to Palmdale.

Best.

Blair