Pile burning on the San Bernardino National Forest resumed today, as firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service reduce hazardous fuels in the Barton Flats area near Angelus Oaks off Highway 38. Smoke may be visible as crews continue pile burning, as long as there are favorable conditions. Firefighters continuously monitor current and expected weather conditions, and make … [Read more...] about Smoke May Be Visible Today as Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Continue Off Highway 38
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Wind Advisory in Place Through Wednesday Night; BBHS Track Meet Postponed Due to Winds
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino mountains and nearby deserts; this Wind Advisory is in effect as of this afternoon and until 10pm tonight. Given this advisory, winds up to 35 miles per hour are expected and gusts up to 50 miles per hour may be possible, so use extra caution, especially if driving a high profile vehicle. Because of … [Read more...] about Wind Advisory in Place Through Wednesday Night; BBHS Track Meet Postponed Due to Winds
No Chain Controls in Place Despite Last Night’s Snow; Morning Traffic Collision on the Boulevard Prompts Lane Closures
The ski resorts received about an inch of snow overnight, though there seems to have been less coverage at lower elevations within the Big Bear Valley. Though this did not prompt any chain controls on our mountain roads, we do have a traffic advisory for Big Bear Boulevard. A two-car collision in Big Bear Lake, on the Boulevard between Moonridge Road and Fox Farm Road, did … [Read more...] about No Chain Controls in Place Despite Last Night’s Snow; Morning Traffic Collision on the Boulevard Prompts Lane Closures
More Scam Banking Calls Reported in Big Bear Over Weekend; First Mountain Banks Advises That Customers Do Not Release Personal Information
The scam banking calls continue, as a number of Big Bear residents have reported that they have been contacted by their financial institution in order to verify personal banking information, including PIN and credit card numbers. As first reported here last week, First Mountain Bank’s Richard Miller tells KBHR that these computer-automated calls tend to be more prevalent in … [Read more...] about More Scam Banking Calls Reported in Big Bear Over Weekend; First Mountain Banks Advises That Customers Do Not Release Personal Information
More Strong Winds Expected; Advisory in Place Until 10pm Friday
We can expect more strong, gusty north-to-northwest winds today, in both the mountains and nearby desert areas, as the National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning. This means that wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour are expected, which can make driving difficult for those in high profile vehicles. And, if traveling off the mountain this morning, visibility may be … [Read more...] about More Strong Winds Expected; Advisory in Place Until 10pm Friday