Big Bear, CA, January 30th, 2016 - A winter storm is on the horizon for this weekend with predictions of another 3-8 inches in the Big Bear Valley, are you prepared? Follow these simple and helpful tips to get ready. Stock up on essential food items for the next four to five days. Some great foods to include are Canned Tuna, Potatoes, Peanut Butter, Soup, Tortillas, … [Read more...] about Another Winter Storm Is On Its Way, Are You Prepared?
Roads/Travel
Deep Snow – Challenging Road Conditions – Power Outages
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
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