Big Bear Lake, CA January 7, 2016 -The weather phenomenon El Nino has produced a major pacific storm that has and is still pumping deep snow conditions on Southern California mountains. Snow Summit is reporting two feet of powder has fallen over two days and the snowfall will continue as the National Weather Service has extended the Winter Warning until early Friday morning. … [Read more...] about Deep Snow – Challenging Road Conditions – Power Outages
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Getting To and Around Big Bear Lake Safely
Big Bear, CA, December 20th, 2015 - Winter weather conditions in the City of Big Bear Lake can be beautiful, but they can also be hazardous. Forecasters predict a volatile El Nino weather scenario as we enter 2016, but there are a few simple things you can do to be prepared; Check weather and road conditions in advance and download a mobile weather app to your cell … [Read more...] about Getting To and Around Big Bear Lake Safely
Caltrans Preparation for El Nino
According to many weather experts, El Nino is coming, meaning we should expect a wetter than normal winter season. Are you prepared? Watch the new Caltrans video to see how they're preparing for El Nino. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TauWU0dIfIY … [Read more...] about Caltrans Preparation for El Nino
Hathaway Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project Nearing Completion
Big Bear, CA, December 2, 2015 - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues the bridge rehabilitation project on State Route 38 (SR-38) at Hathaway Creek Bridge near Barton Flats. The $1.6 million project will upgrade the pavement, bridge rails, and replace the bridge deck and approach slabs. Project benefits include improved access for increased truck … [Read more...] about Hathaway Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project Nearing Completion
Motorists Advised of Heavy Traffic Delays for the Week of Thanksgiving
San Bernardino, CA, November 23, 2015 - Caltrans advises motorists that experts are predicting a 0.6% increase in all methods of travel nationwide, with approximately 47 million people traveling either by car or by airplane for the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is traditionally the highest travel period in the Inland Empire region. Caltrans expects lengthy delays on … [Read more...] about Motorists Advised of Heavy Traffic Delays for the Week of Thanksgiving