1:45pm: UPDATE: According to CalTrans, Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now open in both directions. 1:15pm: UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is expected to remain closed this afternoon for an unknown duration according to CalTrans. The route is closed as a result of a brush fire being called the Plant Fire. The Plant Fire began last night at approximately 7pm in … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now OPEN
Roads/Travel
Pavement Repairs This Week on SR-18 in Big Bear
The California Department of Transportation maintenance crews are making repairs to storm damaged pavement on State Route 18 between Big Bear Dam and the City of Big Bear Lake this week. Motorists will encounter traffic holds with delays up to 20 minutes if traveling this section of SR 18 Monday through Wednesday from 9am to 3pm. CHP will be on scene to assist with the … [Read more...] about Pavement Repairs This Week on SR-18 in Big Bear
Highway 18 Now Open and Snow Valley to Reopen Saturday March 2nd
Snow Valley has been closed since Valentine's Day, when a storm dropped 9 inches of rain then 34 inches of snow which resulted in the undermining of a portion of Highway 18 between Snow Valley and Green Valley Lake. The opening of Highway 18 will also signal the reopening of Snow Valley which has been closed for over two weeks. And now the management and employees can also … [Read more...] about Highway 18 Now Open and Snow Valley to Reopen Saturday March 2nd
“THE GREAT? .. VALENTINE’S DAY STORM”
The winter storms have been blessing Southern California with rainfall that is greatly needed and appreciated. The major storm which rolled in early Thursday delivered the rain that was promised and a lot more that we didn’t expect. The Pineapple Express or newly named Atmospheric River, brought rivers of rain and hurricane like winds that brought down power lines, … [Read more...] about “THE GREAT? .. VALENTINE’S DAY STORM”
Storm Creates Havoc in Big Bear – Nine Inches of Rain and Hurricane Like Winds
Update: Sources tell Kbear that winds with speeds in excess of 75 miles per hour have fallen 50 trees today and that 30 of those trees fell into houses. Rainfall from this storm alone is estimated at 9” at the Dam, almost 8” in Big Bear Lake, 4.5” in Big Bear City and 6” in Fawnskin. We expect the lake level to rise two feet or more. Bear Valley Electric Crews on Baldwin … [Read more...] about Storm Creates Havoc in Big Bear – Nine Inches of Rain and Hurricane Like Winds
Be Safe – Be Courteous – Be Respectful and Have Fun in the Mountains
San Bernardino Mountains - KBHR, The City of Big Bear Lake and San Bernardino County reminds you to be safe and courteous when visiting the mountains. Mountain residents, public safety agencies and government service providers are bracing for the usual mass migration of snow lovers from all parts of Southern California while urging them to be courteous, be … [Read more...] about Be Safe – Be Courteous – Be Respectful and Have Fun in the Mountains