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
Roads/Travel
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”)
No School on Monday; BVUSD Calls Snow Day at 4am
There is no school today, December 7. Bear Valley Unified School District has called a snow day. The school district’s Superintendent, Director of Transportation and Director of Maintenance and Operations begin checking weather reports and road conditions at 3:30am, and actually drive the bus routes, to determine if travel is safe for students; considerations are also made with … [Read more...] about No School on Monday; BVUSD Calls Snow Day at 4am
Snow! Winter Storm Warning in Place; Chains Required on All Vehicles Without Four-Wheel Drive and Snow Tires
It’s snowing [as of Monday morning], and we can expect continued winter weather this week. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning, which will be in effect for our area through 3am on Tuesday. Snow levels are as low as 5,000 feet and, with the possibility of wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, the blowing of snow could result in blizzard-like conditions. … [Read more...] about Snow! Winter Storm Warning in Place; Chains Required on All Vehicles Without Four-Wheel Drive and Snow Tires
Three-Vehicle Collision Results in Closure of Lakeview Drive; Four Adults Treated for Injuries
A three-vehicle collision on Lakeview Drive, just west of the Big Bear Lake Post Office, at 12:41pm resulted in closure of the street for nearly two hours this afternoon. There were seven individuals, three of them children, involved in the three-car accident, and responding agencies included the Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City Fire Departments and the San Bernardino County … [Read more...] about Three-Vehicle Collision Results in Closure of Lakeview Drive; Four Adults Treated for Injuries