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State Route 18 (Big Bear Lake to Running Springs)
CLOSED FOR AN UNKNOWN DURATION BETWEEN BIG BEAR DAM AND GREEN VALLEY LAKE DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE ROAD.
State Route 330 (Highland to Running Springs)
Open – No Chains Required – R0
NO ACCESS TO BIG BEAR VIA HIGHWAY 18
State Route 38 (Big Bear City to Redlands)
OPEN – No Chains Required – R0
State Route 18 (Big Bear City to Lucerne Valley)
Open – No Chains Required – R0
Other Highways in the Big Bear Valley
Open – No Chains Required – R0
Always carry chains for travel during winter months.
There are three routes to and from Big Bear. 18-330 front grade, 38 over onyx & 18 to Lucerne Valley.
BE AWARE ICY ROAD CONDITIONS MAY EXIST ON ALL MOUNTAIN ROADS
Caltrans asks you to be prepared and have your chains easily accessible for when the road conditions change.
Caltrans Chain Control Requirement Levels:
R-0: No Restrictions
R-1: Chains or snow tread tires required. Snow tires must have a tread depth of 6/32″ with an M&S imprint on the tire’s sidewall.
R-2: Chains required on all vehicles, except four-wheel drives or all-wheel drives with snow tread tires on all four wheels. Four-wheel drives must carry chains in the vehicle. If you have four-wheel drive, engage it. Use 4-Low only if your vehicle becomes stuck.
R-3: Chains required on all vehicles, no exceptions.
IT’S THE LAW: Carry tire chains at all times during winter travel in the mountains!
SNOW PLAY ON OR NEAR ROADWAYS IS VERY DANGEROUS – DON’T DO IT! – DON’T RISK IT!
