Big Bear, CA, April 3, 2016 - (REVISED): According to Justin Kanton, Marketing Manager for Big Bear Mountain Resorts, an official close date has not yet been announced for Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, however, they are targeting a tentative close date for this Sunday, April 10th. The ski resorts will evaluate conditions and current snow levels throughout the week and make a … [Read more...] about Big Bear Ski Season Targets Close Date Tentatively for April 10th
El Nino
El Nino, Not Quite The Blockbuster Many Had Hoped For
Big Bear, CA, February 29th, 2016 - After a sunny February, the hopes that El Nino storms would go a long way toward restoring California’s water supplies and correcting the damage done by years of drought are now fading. Instead, the new assumption is that in April, the state government will renew strict rules mandating water conservation in local water districts for another … [Read more...] about El Nino, Not Quite The Blockbuster Many Had Hoped For
Prepare for Flooding Before it Occurs – Local Agencies Offer Free Sandbags
Big Bear, CA, February 22nd, 2016 - Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. In fact, flooding causes more than $2 billion in property damage every year. The effects of El Nin?o could continue well into March, and Big Bear Fire Department encourages all Valley residents and businesses to plan ahead. Agencies within Big Bear Valley have … [Read more...] about Prepare for Flooding Before it Occurs – Local Agencies Offer Free Sandbags
Caltrans Gives Tips for Reducing Water Pollution During Rainy Season
Big Bear, CA, February 21st, 2016 - As we head further into the rainy season and await more of the heavy rains predicted as part of “El Nino,” there are several steps that Californians can take to reduce the pollution that runs off cars and highways and causes increased storm water pollution. By following the tips below, drivers can help do their part to reduce pollution in our … [Read more...] about Caltrans Gives Tips for Reducing Water Pollution During Rainy Season
Deep Snow – Challenging Road Conditions – Power Outages
Big Bear Lake, CA January 7, 2016 -The weather phenomenon El Nino has produced a major pacific storm that has and is still pumping deep snow conditions on Southern California mountains. Snow Summit is reporting two feet of powder has fallen over two days and the snowfall will continue as the National Weather Service has extended the Winter Warning until early Friday morning. … [Read more...] about Deep Snow – Challenging Road Conditions – Power Outages