Heavy, accumulating snow will reach all the way south to San Diego’s mountains and dump up to two feet of snow in Arizona and the Four Corners.

Summer vacationers often seek out lakefront property to cool off, and a number of ski and snowboard resorts across the West are blessed with a lake within spittin’ distance.

Here’s a sampling of events across America. Check with your favorite resort for many more Independence Weekend happenings.

California’s Big Bear Lake lodges are offering free gas cards worth up to $100 for a two- to four-night stay in participating lodges this spring, summer, and fall.