Two days of sunshine have resulted in the lifting of chain requirements on most roads in our area—with the exception of Highway 38 and the North Shore portion of 38, from Angelus Oaks and including Bear City west to the Big Bear dam. R2 chain controls mean that you must have chains on the drive wheels of your vehicle, unless in a four-wheel drive with snow tires on all four … [Read more...] about Chain Requirements Still in Place on Highway 38 and North Shore; Boulevard Closed in Bear City Due to Water Main Leak
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MARTA Resumes Transportation Services This Morning
Good news from MARTA, as transportation services are once again available as of this morning (services had been suspended until further notice as of Monday afternoon). MARTA services in operation today include Dial-a-Ride, off-the-mountain bus rides, and fixed route transportation within the Big Bear Valley. For more information, or to schedule Dial-a-Ride pickup, call MARTA at … [Read more...] about MARTA Resumes Transportation Services This Morning
Storm Brings Us a Foot of Fresh Powder; Chains Still Required for Mountain Travel
Yesterday’s storm brought us strong winds, cool temperatures (down to 12.9 degrees early this morning), and plenty of snow—within the Big Bear Valley, we received a foot of snow, and up to 14 inches of fresh powder on the slopes of Big Bear Mountain Resorts! More snow is in our forecast, so today is the day to start attacking those berms. However, snowplow operators have worked … [Read more...] about Storm Brings Us a Foot of Fresh Powder; Chains Still Required for Mountain Travel
School Is in Session Tuesday; Some Delays on Bus Routes Can Be Expected
Despite the foot of snow, we have sunny skies this morning, and all schools within the Bear Valley Unified School District are open today. Delays can be expected on some bus routes today but, again, school is in session for all BVUSD students. The school district’s Superintendent, Director of Transportation and Director of Maintenance and Operations begin checking weather … [Read more...] about School Is in Session Tuesday; Some Delays on Bus Routes Can Be Expected
Local CHP Offers Winter Driving Safety Tips (Starting With “Slow Down”)
Our local office of the California Highway Patrol, headquartered in Running Springs, has issued winter driving safety tips which, for the San Bernardino mountains, can be applied during conditions of rain, sleet, snow, high wind and fog. CHP officials note that many collisions are caused by drivers going too fast for inclement conditions. Per the CHP release, “The first and … [Read more...] about Local CHP Offers Winter Driving Safety Tips (Starting With “Slow Down”)