The Bear Valley Unified School District has made the call to cancel school for Tuesday, February 17, 2009 due to severe winter weather and road conditions. … [Read more...] about No School for BVUSD Students for Tuesday, February 17
Roads/Travel
Snowplow Operator Finds Human Foot in Bag Off Highway 330
During snowplowing operations on Highway 330 below Running Springs this afternoon, a CalTrans plow operator found a plastic bag with a human foot in it. Upon further investigation at the site, near the large turnout at the middle passing lane between Running Springs and San Bernardino, the CalTrans employee also found a shallow grave in the snow. The San Bernardino County … [Read more...] about Snowplow Operator Finds Human Foot in Bag Off Highway 330
More Avalanches Prompt Closure of Highway 18’s Arctic Circle, West of Dam
According to CalTrans in the noon hour, there have been a couple of avalanches in the Arctic Circle area, just west of the Big Bear Dam, and this has prompted the closure of Highway 18, west of Big Bear Lake to the Snow Valley area. So, Highway 18 down the front grade to Highway 330 is closed due to avalanche snow on the road. Motorists who were already on this portion of the … [Read more...] about More Avalanches Prompt Closure of Highway 18’s Arctic Circle, West of Dam
Weather Advisories for Monday, February 16
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through this afternoon. Flash flooding is a potentially dangerous situation, so monitor weather forecasts. A Winter Storm Warning continues through midnight, which means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. Strong winds are also possible, making travel very hazardous. If you do hit the road, make sure all cell phones are … [Read more...] about Weather Advisories for Monday, February 16
County Advises Mountain Residents to Prepare for Weekend Storms
Given the potential for snow this weekend, starting today and into Monday, the County of San Bernardino advises mountain residents to be prepared, by having water on hand (at least one gallon per person per day) and an ample supply of food, and prescription medications if needed. The County’s Public Works Department notes that snow may take extra time to be cleared from the … [Read more...] about County Advises Mountain Residents to Prepare for Weekend Storms