Three snow removal teams have been at work all night, in an effort to clear snow from the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18, on the seven mile or so stretch from the Big Bear Dam to Snow Valley, in hopes of having the road re-opened in time for the weekend. More than 30 slides and snow drifts have crossed the roadway since Monday, and some of these piles of snow are as much … [Read more...] about Despite ‘Round-the-Clock Snow Removal Efforts of CalTrans and Acosta Company, Arctic Circle Portion of Highway 18 Closed Until Friday Evening
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Snow Prompts Cancellations and Schedule Changes; Senior Center Closed Today
This week’s snow and subsequent road conditions have prompted some schedule changes. The Big Bear Senior Center is closed today, but will re-open on Wednesday at 9am. The senior lunch at Mountain Meadows has also been canceled for today. Students within the Bear Valley Unified School District will get a five-day weekend, as a Snow Day has been called for today. Bearly Speaking … [Read more...] about Snow Prompts Cancellations and Schedule Changes; Senior Center Closed Today
More Avalanches Prompt Closure of Highway 18’s Arctic Circle, West of Dam
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
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