According to CalTrans in the noon hour, there have been a couple of avalanches in the Arctic Circle area, just west of the Big Bear Dam, and this has prompted the closure of Highway 18, west of Big Bear Lake to the Snow Valley area. So, Highway 18 down the front grade to Highway 330 is closed due to avalanche snow on the road. Motorists who were already on this portion of the … [Read more...] about More Avalanches Prompt Closure of Highway 18’s Arctic Circle, West of Dam
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Weather Alert: Flash Flood & Winter Storm Warnings
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may lead to flash floods - a potentially dangerous situation. Monitor weather forecasts. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 4:00am Monday to 4:00am Tuesday. A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. … [Read more...] about Weather Alert: Flash Flood & Winter Storm Warnings
County Advises Mountain Residents to Prepare for Weekend Storms
Given the potential for snow this weekend, starting today and into Monday, the County of San Bernardino advises mountain residents to be prepared, by having water on hand (at least one gallon per person per day) and an ample supply of food, and prescription medications if needed. The County’s Public Works Department notes that snow may take extra time to be cleared from the … [Read more...] about County Advises Mountain Residents to Prepare for Weekend Storms
Snow Removal Continues on Arctic Circle Today; Acosta Hopes to Have Highway 18 Cleared This Afternoon
The front grade of Highway 18 remains closed this morning, from the Big Bear Dam to the Snow Valley area. The A.J. Acosta Company has been clearing snow from Monday’s avalanches since Monday afternoon, and have been working ’round the clock. In a conversation with Andy Acosta this morning, he tells KBHR: “We ran into some safety issues yesterday, because of ledges of snow from … [Read more...] about Snow Removal Continues on Arctic Circle Today; Acosta Hopes to Have Highway 18 Cleared This Afternoon
Highway 18’s “Arctic Circle” Slammed With Big Winter Storm
The A.J. Acosta Company has been at work on re-opening the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18, since being hired by CalTrans Monday afternoon to remove snow drifts (some as deep as 30 feet) resulting from avalanches on the morning of February 9. The crew from the Acosta Company worked ’round the clock last night, in hopes of having the roadway open this afternoon. However, … [Read more...] about Highway 18’s “Arctic Circle” Slammed With Big Winter Storm