Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - Welcome to another edition of Mountain Matters, this is Ryan Orr, bringing you the news you need to know. It’s been two weeks since the first flakes fell in what has officially become the Big Bear Valley’s largest snowfall within a seven-day period. According to KBHR meteorologist Ben Brissey, 80 inches fell in Big Bear City, … [Read more...] about Mountain Matters with Ryan Orr
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Unincorporated County Residents Snow Removal Costs Could Qualify for Reimbursement.
Big Bear Valley - Big Bear News - If you live in the unincorporated mountain areas of San Bernardino County you can apply for reimbursement of your costs to clear snow from your property with the amount as high as $500.00. Get more information and apply for the reimbursement on the county’s website at Snow Removal Reimbursement Program. … [Read more...] about Unincorporated County Residents Snow Removal Costs Could Qualify for Reimbursement.
Highway 18/Lucerne Now Open To All Travelers
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - As of 8pm on Tuesday, March 7th, CalTrans has opened Highway 18 to/from Lucerne Valley for all travelers including residents/locals, second homeowners and visitors. Highway 38 remains open to only residents/locals for travel to/from Big Bear. Highway 18, the front grade, remains closed at the Big Bear Dam for any travel to/from Big Bear. … [Read more...] about Highway 18/Lucerne Now Open To All Travelers
Update #10: Mountain Transit Resumes Off-The-Mountain Service for Big Bear As of March 20th
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear News - Now that the front route of Highway 18 has reopened, Mountain Transit will resume their off-the-mountain service on Route 5 from Big Bear to San Bernardino via Hwy 18/330 starting on Monday, March 20th. Check the Mountain Transit website for schedules. All additional Mountain Transit Big Bear Service has already resumed regular service … [Read more...] about Update #10: Mountain Transit Resumes Off-The-Mountain Service for Big Bear As of March 20th
Caltrans Announces Road Openings for Residents
San Bernardino Mountains - Big Bear News - We, Caltrans District 8 will open up certain highway routes to residents only – with no escorts at 4 p.m. on 3/6/23. Routes that will be included are SR-18 (48th in San Bernardino to Snow Valley) SR-38 (Mentone to Big Bear), 189 (entire length), 173 (entire length), and 330 (Highland to Running Springs). SR-138 (173 to 18) under … [Read more...] about Caltrans Announces Road Openings for Residents