Big Bear Valley, CA -- Our third storm of the week is officially here, accounting for more than a foot of new snow since yesterday, and bringing our seasonal snow levels to 44 inches and counting [as of 8am January 21]. Today’s storm comes with a Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service, accounting for heavy snow continuing into Friday. Yesterday evening’s snow … [Read more...] about Big Bear Receives Over a Foot of New Snow Since Yesterday, Prompting School Closures and Other Cancellations
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Icy Roads and Winter Weather Prompt Cancellations and Rescheduling of Activities, Services, Meetings
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Given icy roads and the likelihood of more weather this evening, some meetings and activities have been canceled. The MARTA Board of Directors meeting, to have taken place in Crestline at 1pm, has been canceled. The meeting of the Advisory Commission of the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District has been rescheduled, and will instead take place at … [Read more...] about Icy Roads and Winter Weather Prompt Cancellations and Rescheduling of Activities, Services, Meetings
Bear Valley Electric Crews Work Through the Night to Replace Storm-Toppled Power Poles; Electricity Expected in Baldwin Lake This Afternoon (Update: Lights On!)
Big Bear Valley - Baldwin Lake, CA -- Yesterday afternoon [January 18] just before 12:30pm, strong winds up to and exceeding 60 miles per hour resulted in (we’re told, now) five Bear Valley Electric power poles being sheared in the Baldwin Lake area, resulting in a near Valley-wide power outage. By 3:30pm, power was briefly restored to all Valley residents, with the exception … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Electric Crews Work Through the Night to Replace Storm-Toppled Power Poles; Electricity Expected in Baldwin Lake This Afternoon (Update: Lights On!)
More Winter Weather on Tap for the Big Bear Valley, Though Schools in Session Today
Big Bear Valley, CA -- We have more storms coming our way and, as of this morning, the National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for our area here in the San Bernardino mountains and surrounding desert communities, as well as the whole of Southern California. With this Hazardous Weather Outlook, also comes Winter Storm Warnings, Wind Advisories, and a … [Read more...] about More Winter Weather on Tap for the Big Bear Valley, Though Schools in Session Today
Consecutive Power Outages Kept Lights Out in the Big Bear Valley
At approximately 12:25pm this afternoon, electricity was lost in many areas of the Big Bear Valley. Upon investigation, Bear Valley Electric reported four sheared power poles were downed on Baldwin Lake Road near the Baldwin Lake stables. High winds, gusting up to 60 miles per hour, are believed to have created the problem. Power was briefly restored to all Valley residents, … [Read more...] about Consecutive Power Outages Kept Lights Out in the Big Bear Valley