San Gabriel Mountains - Big Bear News - On February 10, 2024, at approximately 3:25 p.m., the U.S. Forestry Department notified Sheriff’s Dispatch that a citizen flying a drone may have spotted missing hiker, Lifei Huang. Deputies and search and rescue team members responded to the upper San Antonio Creek Falls area but were unable to hike to the spot where Ms. Huang was … [Read more...] about Update: Missing Hiker Found in Mount Baldy Area San Gabriel Mountains
Snow/Weather
The City of Big Bear Lake Statement on Winter Storm Warning & Flood Watch
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News- The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch through Tuesday February 6, 4:00 PM PST, and a Winter Storm Warning until February 6, 06:00 PM PST for the Big Bear Lake area.? The City of Big Bear Lake is closely monitoring the weather conditions and is responding accordingly through coordinated efforts with our interagency … [Read more...] about The City of Big Bear Lake Statement on Winter Storm Warning & Flood Watch
Big Bear Braces for Tropical Storm, Hurricane Hilary, to Hit Saturday
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - According to KBHR’s meteorologist, Ben Brissey, the forecast remains on track for a tropical storm to strike Southern California this weekend where a tropical storm watch is now in effect, the first of its kind for the state, for all of Southern California including the Big Bear Valley. Additionally, a flood watch is also in effect for Saturday … [Read more...] about Big Bear Braces for Tropical Storm, Hurricane Hilary, to Hit Saturday
Mountain Matters with Ryan Orr
Big Bear Valley, CA - KBHR Big Bear News - This is another episode of Mountain Matters with Ryan Orr, bringing you the news and what you need to know. Well Big Bear, we got more snow. While it will likely further extend the season on the slopes there is still winter weather driving conditions causing evacuations of mountain communities such as Angelus Oaks, Mountain … [Read more...] about Mountain Matters with Ryan Orr
Highway 18/Lucerne Now Open To All Travelers
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - As of 8pm on Tuesday, March 7th, CalTrans has opened Highway 18 to/from Lucerne Valley for all travelers including residents/locals, second homeowners and visitors. Highway 38 remains open to only residents/locals for travel to/from Big Bear. Highway 18, the front grade, remains closed at the Big Bear Dam for any travel to/from Big Bear. … [Read more...] about Highway 18/Lucerne Now Open To All Travelers