Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA — The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting heavy rainfall Tuesday morning and afternoon, with rain below the 5,000-foot level; meaning rain will melt the snowpack. Up to 6” of rain is possible in the valleys and mountains. Winds of up to 40 MPH are possible in the valleys and up to 70 MPH in the mountains and deserts. If the predicated … [Read more...] about Storm Predicted to Affect Recent Burn Areas
Fire/Safety
Baldwin Lake Structure Fire: Fire Held to the Attic
Big Bear News, Big Bear, CA – A residential structure fire was reported in the area of E Minnow Lane and Baldwin Lake Road, Big Bear City, at approximately 10:48 a.m., on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a single-story modular residence with smoke showing from all sides of the structure. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire within … [Read more...] about Baldwin Lake Structure Fire: Fire Held to the Attic
North Big Bear Restoration Project
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - A draft proposal to return beneficial fire and improve recreation access, among other restoration activities, on the north side of Big Bear Lake was released today by San Bernardino National Forest officials. The proposal, called an environmental assessment, for the North Big Bear Landscape Restoration Project covers a 13,000-acre area … [Read more...] about North Big Bear Restoration Project
Advisory Due to Smoke from California Wildfires
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - This advisory is in effect through Friday afternoon. South Coast AQMD will issue an update if additional information becomes available. Wildfires in central California are producing heavy smoke that is moving south towards the South Coast Air Basin. While the heaviest smoke will be present in the upper atmosphere across the region, impacts on … [Read more...] about Advisory Due to Smoke from California Wildfires
San Bernardino Forest Closure Extended Until 9/23
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - The previously announced closure of all California National Forests, ended early, reopening majority of National Forest land on 9/15/2021. San Bernardino National Forest however, remains closed until 9/22/2021 at 11:59pm. Restrictions will continue in this area due to high fire risk. The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region will … [Read more...] about San Bernardino Forest Closure Extended Until 9/23