Big Bear Valley, CA -- Our roads are looking better each day and though there are no chain requirements for any roads in the Big Bear Valley, or on Highways 18, 38 and 330 [as of Friday morning, January 29], drivers may find that chains are of benefit, especially on some residential roads, getting over driveway berms, and in potentially icy, shaded areas. Whether or not you … [Read more...] about TGIF: Roads Cleared, Schools on Snow Day #7, and the Resorts Offer Night Skiing
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UPDATE! NO FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING AT CITY! Note to Big Bear Visitors: CHP Offers Travel Tips
Big Bear Lake, CA January 10, 2010 - We are anticipating a large influx of visitors to the Big Bear Valley this weekend given our beautiful snow, and the California Highway Patrol will be deploying extra units to ensure the safety of motorists here for snow play. Our local CHP, based in Running Springs, asks that visitors respect others and enjoy the snow responsibly. Some tips … [Read more...] about UPDATE! NO FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING AT CITY! Note to Big Bear Visitors: CHP Offers Travel Tips
Chamber’s Regional Traffic Advisory Committee Meets to Strike Balance Between Commerce and Safety
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday with local traffic and road condition agencies, including the California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the City of Big Bear Lake's Public Works Department, CalTrans and Big Bear Mountain Resorts. Per the statement released today with regard to the Regional Traffic Advisory Committee, the Chamber says: … [Read more...] about Chamber’s Regional Traffic Advisory Committee Meets to Strike Balance Between Commerce and Safety
More Routes Open to Commercial Trucks and Buses
Highway 38 is now open in both directions to commercial trucks and buses. Commercial trucks and buses are also allowed to enter the Big Bear Valley using Highway 330 to Highway 18, the front grade, to Highway 38 through Fawnskin to their destination. Trucks and buses will not be allowed to exit the Valley using any route but Highway 38. Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is still … [Read more...] about More Routes Open to Commercial Trucks and Buses
Classes Cancelled for the Rest of the Week for Bear Valley Unified School District
Big Bear Lake, CA - According to the Bear Valley Unified School District today, the District is calling for two additional snow days of no school for Thursday and Friday, January 28th and 29th. Based upon visual inspection of the bus routes within the Big Bear Valley and the fact that many of these routes are still impassable for buses and unsafe for students to walk to their … [Read more...] about Classes Cancelled for the Rest of the Week for Bear Valley Unified School District