The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for our area, which will be in effect for the San Bernardino mountains and surrounding deserts from 11am this morning through 10pm tonight (October 27). We can expect southwest to west winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour, with gusts to 60 miles per hour this afternoon through early evening. This High Wind Warning for … [Read more...] about High Wind Warning for Our Area Today; Gusts Up to 60mph Possible This Afternoon
Roads/Travel
Collision Results in Closure of Big Bear Boulevard Until 2am This Morning; Local Motorcyclist in Critical Condition
A collision between a truck and a motorcycle, on Big Bear Boulevard just east of Summit Boulevard at 4:16pm yesterday (Monday, October 26), resulted in closure of the eastbound lanes in front of the Big Bear Lake Sheriff’s Station until 2am this morning. Those involved in the incident were 35-year-old David Russell of Big Bear City, who was driving a 2002 Ford F150 pickup, and … [Read more...] about Collision Results in Closure of Big Bear Boulevard Until 2am This Morning; Local Motorcyclist in Critical Condition
Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer to Ride in to Big Bear for May’s Tour of California; “This Is Going to Be One Full Mountain”
Given yesterday’s announcement that the Amgen Tour of California—billed as “the biggest race in the United States,” per Governor Schwarzenegger—will include a high-altitude finish in the Big Bear Valley, professional cyclist Lance Armstrong has committed to participate in the May 2010 event, which will include 750 miles of cycling over an eight-day period. Other cyclists … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer to Ride in to Big Bear for May’s Tour of California; “This Is Going to Be One Full Mountain”
It’s Official! Big Bear to Host Stage Six of Amgen Tour of California; May 2010 Cycling Event to Reach International Audience of Billions
In June, the City of Big Bear Lake was approached as a potential host city for the 2010 Amgen Tour of California which in this, its fourth year, included 17 of the world’s top professional cycling teams (including Lance Armstrong among them) and, as the largest biking event in North America, is now on par with the Tour de France. As of noon today, it is official: Big Bear has … [Read more...] about It’s Official! Big Bear to Host Stage Six of Amgen Tour of California; May 2010 Cycling Event to Reach International Audience of Billions
Potential for Extended Delays on Highway 18 at the Dam Today
If taking Highway 18 west beyond the dam today (October 21), just know that current delays are longer than usual as crews are removing a large rock, referred to as “the can opener rock.” Delays at the dam bridge are generally 15 to 20 minutes, and will continue weekdays from 7am to 5pm, to accommodate the Big Bear bridge project, scheduled for completion in 2011. But, again, … [Read more...] about Potential for Extended Delays on Highway 18 at the Dam Today