Big Bear Valley, CA, August 30, 2012 - A moist, southerly monsoon flow has once again returned to southern California, for our typical afternoon showers and thunderstorms expected through Friday, with more moisture possible over the holiday weekend and into next week. This has been an unseasonably wet summer monsoon season, and the most consistently active our area has seen in … [Read more...] about Unseasonably Wet Summer Monsoon Season In Big Bear Valley
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Chain Installers Invited to Apply With Caltrans
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 27, 2012 -- The state Department of Transportation is accepting applications for chain installers in local mountains this winter. Applications are available online at www.dot.ca.gov/dist8. Applications must be postmarked by Sept. 24 and mailed to Caltrans Maintenance, Chain Installer Application, 175 W. Cluster Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408. No … [Read more...] about Chain Installers Invited to Apply With Caltrans
Flood Advisory in Big Bear Through 3p.m. Saturday
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 11, 2012, 1:15p.m. -- The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the southern part of San Bernardino County, which includes highways to and through Big Bear. There are reports of street flooding in parts of the valley, and large rocks on Highway 38 near Angelus Oaks. Motorists traveling on mountain highways should watch out for … [Read more...] about Flood Advisory in Big Bear Through 3p.m. Saturday
San Bernardino National Forest Fire Restrictions Increase
San Bernardino, CA, June 29, 2012, 8:00am – As the seasonal fire danger increases, forest officials are increasing fire use restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest effective today (Friday, June 29, 2012). The forest experienced less than average winter snow and rainfall, and the seasonal outlook calls for a warmer summer with below average rainfall, which could … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Fire Restrictions Increase
Snow Summit Remains Open
Big Bear Valley, CA, April 10, 2012 - Snow Summit is expected to remain open through at least April 15th, with fun and complete services for the whole family including all levels of terrain. Conditions are very good on most runs with 10 to 30 inches of snow and fresh snow is expected this week. K-BEAR meteorologist Ben Brissey says a couple of late season spring storms are on … [Read more...] about Snow Summit Remains Open