We’ve received some rain overnight here in the Big Bear Valley but, atop the resorts, this weather resulted in up to an inch-and-a-half of fresh snow for Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, which now have over a dozen chair lifts open between them. As for our roads, there are no longer chain requirements in place for roads within the Big Bear Valley [as of Friday morning at 8am], … [Read more...] about Wet Weather Results in Snow Atop Ski Resorts; No Chain Requirements Within Valley as of Friday Morning
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Powder, Sunshine and 15 Chair Lifts Available at Big Bear Mountain Resorts
Today is another great day for skiing and snowboarding at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, which now have 15 chair lifts, 21 open runs and 70 park features available. Lift tickets are good for both mountains and discounted lift tickets are still available for both today (Wednesday) and tomorrow. As of Friday, regular season lift ticket prices go into effect. Given 14 inches of … [Read more...] about Powder, Sunshine and 15 Chair Lifts Available at Big Bear Mountain Resorts
Storm Brings Us a Foot of Fresh Powder; Chains Still Required for Mountain Travel
Yesterday’s storm brought us strong winds, cool temperatures (down to 12.9 degrees early this morning), and plenty of snow—within the Big Bear Valley, we received a foot of snow, and up to 14 inches of fresh powder on the slopes of Big Bear Mountain Resorts! More snow is in our forecast, so today is the day to start attacking those berms. However, snowplow operators have worked … [Read more...] about Storm Brings Us a Foot of Fresh Powder; Chains Still Required for Mountain Travel
USASA Hosts First Snowboarding and Skiing Competition in SoCal Series at Snow Summit Next Weekend; Amateurs Welcome to Participate
Local snowboarders are gearing up for the first round of the amateur competition series offered through USASA, as the first event in the SoCal series at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain hits the slopes on December 13. According to co-organizer Holly Gardner, “The USASA series is open to everyone. It’s not just snowboarders, but skiers, too, since there are five different … [Read more...] about USASA Hosts First Snowboarding and Skiing Competition in SoCal Series at Snow Summit Next Weekend; Amateurs Welcome to Participate
Ski Resorts Receive Up to a Foot of Snow Over Holiday Weekend; R2 Chain Requirements in Effect for All Mountain Roads
The holiday weekend brought us eight inches of snow here in the Big Bear Valley, and though sunny skies are expected today (Monday), the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino mountains. This Wind Advisory, in effect through this afternoon, means that winds of 35 miles per hour are expected, and these northeast winds could result in gusts up … [Read more...] about Ski Resorts Receive Up to a Foot of Snow Over Holiday Weekend; R2 Chain Requirements in Effect for All Mountain Roads