Cut Fire again forced the closure of the freeway for several days starting on August 16, 2016. The fire closed the I-15 north and southbound lanes due to the intensity of the fire. It destroyed a number of outbuildings and homes, and destroyed the Summit Inn Restaurant in Oak Hills. A McDonald's restaurant was also burned but the damage was minor. The fire threatened homes in Lytle Creek, Phelan, Oak Hills and Wrightwood and burned Cajon Pass is notorious for high winds, particularly during Santa Ana wind season, with gusts of wind up to . It has been known to cause high-profile vehicles such as semi-trucks to lose control or tip over. During wind advisories, Caltrans will use its Changeable message signs to warn motorists of dangerous weather in the Cajon Pass. Cajon Pass gets snow occasionally, usually not enough to cause closures. When any closure is total, California Highway Patrols often provide escorts through the pass as the Interstate 15 is a major artery for the High Desert region. When there is high wind or snow in the Cajon Pass, it is fairly common for weather forecasters or reporters from Los Angeles television stations to do location reports from the Cajon Pass. The San Andreas Fault passes through the Cajon Pass (crossing I-15 on the south side of the summit) and is responsible for the unique local geography. Instrumentation installed at Cajon Pass allows scientists to track earthquakes in the region. See also Tejon Pass Henry Wade Exit Route a 49er Santa Fe And Salt Lake Trail Monument References External links A photographic report of Tehachapi and Cajon Pass (May, 2012) Mountain passes of California Interstate 15 San Bernardino, California Landforms of San Bernardino County, California Rail mountain passes of the United States Geology of San Bernardino County, California Inland Empire Mojave Desert San Bernardino Mountains San Gabriel Mountains Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Southern Pacific Railroad U.S. Route 66 in California