San Bernardino Mountains, January 23, 2014 - There is a Fire Weather Watch in effect late tonight through Friday night, due to increasingly dry conditions and strong winds. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur (which would be accompanied by a Red Flag Warning). During the last Fire Weather Warning earlier this month (January … [Read more...] about Single-Digit Humidity + Gusty Winds = Fire Watch
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Strapped for Cash? Strap on the Snowshoes!
Fawnskin, CA, January 6, 2014 - For the third year, the Southern California Mountains Foundation will team up with REI, Rancho Cucamonga to host Winter Trails Day at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Winter Trails Day is a national event that offers those new to snow sports an opportunity to try snowshoeing and other winter activities for free. On Saturday, January 11 between the … [Read more...] about Strapped for Cash? Strap on the Snowshoes!
Driver Dies on Highway 38
Angelus Oaks, CA, November 26, 2013 - A 33-year-old Big Bear City resident lost his life Monday after losing control on a winding mountain highway. Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on November 25, CHP officers responded to a call of a vehicle over the side on State Route 38 just east of Angelus Oaks. According to the collision report, Kevin Anthony Genders was negotiating a left … [Read more...] about Driver Dies on Highway 38
Winter Driving Tips for Mountain Visitors
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 22, 2013 - Winter weather in the San Bernardino Mountains both beckons tourists and catches them off guard, so here are some important reminders on how to stay safe on high-elevation highways. 1. Remember, the law requires all vehicles to carry tire chains on board during winter driving in the mountains, no exceptions. 2. Install tire chains in a … [Read more...] about Winter Driving Tips for Mountain Visitors
Grand Reopening Ceremony for Village at 3:00 Today
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 31, 2013 - The Village Streetscape Reconstruction Project is complete, and the public is invited to a grand reopening ceremony at 3 p.m. today at Copper Q (645 Pine Knot Avenue). City of Big Bear Lake officials will present before-and-after photos of the village that highlight major improvements made, such as heated sidewalks, seat walls, … [Read more...] about Grand Reopening Ceremony for Village at 3:00 Today