Today is a beautiful day to hit the slopes, given additional snowmaking overnight and sunshine in the forecast, and both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain resorts offer half-day session, starting at noon. Snow Summit also offers night session, starting at 3pm, and half-night session, starting at 7pm and extending until 9:30pm. And whether or not you plan to ski or ride today, … [Read more...] about More Snow, Sun at the Ski Resorts; Snow Summit Hosts Annual New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade
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Christmas Tree Recycling Offered by CSD and Big Bear Disposal
If you’re done enjoying your Christmas tree, there are tree recycling opportunities at either end of the Valley. Those within Big Bear Lake can leave trees at the recycling center on Garstin Drive (just west of Big Bear Boulevard) through January 16. Big Bear Disposal has a specially marked Christmas tree recycling station in the driveway next to the Buy Back Center, and the … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Recycling Offered by CSD and Big Bear Disposal
Prevent Home Heating Fires by Following Some Simple Steps
As the temperatures drop during the winter months, most of us head indoors to warm up—but, in doing so, our local fire agencies note that turning up the heat can increase the risk of home heating fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly half of all home-heating fires occur during the winter months. On average, NFPA research shows that heating … [Read more...] about Prevent Home Heating Fires by Following Some Simple Steps
Sledding Available, and Snowshoeing Tours on the Forest; Be Sure to First Park Legally and Off the Road
If you plan to sled, tube or toboggan, first be sure that you are not parked illegally, in the roadway or in a residential driveway and, if on the San Bernardino National Forest, be sure to display an Adventure Pass on the dashboard before leaving your vehicle. Big Bear offers two developed snow play areas, Alpine Slide and Snow Play, at either end of Big Bear Lake on the … [Read more...] about Sledding Available, and Snowshoeing Tours on the Forest; Be Sure to First Park Legally and Off the Road
Motorists Should Carry Chains, Though No Restrictions as of Monday Morning; East Is Least
All roads to, from and within the Big Bear Valley are free of chain requirements [as of Monday morning], though, just a reminder to motorists, it is the law to carry chains when traveling in the mountains during the winter months. Though there have been no chain requirements in recent days, snow conditions do remain in effect so, still, no parking on city streets or risk having … [Read more...] about Motorists Should Carry Chains, Though No Restrictions as of Monday Morning; East Is Least