Big Bear Lake, CA, September 26, 2014 - Right on the heels of the news of the acquisition by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Bear Mountain is having its winter kickoff party this weekend. The 11th annual Hot Dawgz & Handrails is set for Saturday, September 27 from 9 am to dark, and 40 pro snowboarders will compete for cash on 130 tons of man-made snow starting at 2 pm. The … [Read more...] about Big Bear Expecting Tons of Snow September 27
Snow/Weather
Rare Funnel Cloud Develops Over Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 17, 2014 - A very rare occurrence developed Tuesday with Big Bear's outbreak of thunderstorms. KBHR Meteorologist Ben Brissey explains that upper level winds and atmospheric conditions were favorable for severe weather and the development of funnel clouds--as demonstrated in this photograph. … [Read more...] about Rare Funnel Cloud Develops Over Big Bear
The remnants of Hurricane Norbert cause flooding concern
Big Bear City, CA, September 7, 2014 - A Flash Flood Watch continues through Monday for local mountains, deserts and inland valleys. The main threat of flooding will be in steep canyons and in foothills in the afternoons and evenings. To help ensure public safety, forest officials have temporarily closed recreation areas near Forest Falls through Monday night. The public is … [Read more...] about The remnants of Hurricane Norbert cause flooding concern
The Risks of Rocks on Mountain Highways
Big Bear City, August 23, 2014 - As beautiful as these mountains are, living so close to nature means being more vulnerable to its hazards. One of those hazards is rock slides. Local highways that wind between Big Bear and the San Bernardino Valley are tightly squeezed against towering hills in spots, and those hills are stacked with loose decomposed granite and teetering … [Read more...] about The Risks of Rocks on Mountain Highways
Five Eagles Observed Over Weekend
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 12, 2014 - The last of four eagle censuses this winter was conducted on Saturday, with local biologists getting help from 57 volunteers. Observers spotted five bald eagles around Big Bear Lake during the one-hour count, including four adults and one juvenile. Juvenile eagles are the same size as the adults, but have a brown head and tail for their first … [Read more...] about Five Eagles Observed Over Weekend