Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – A winter storm warning is in effect for Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. During winter storm conditions, motorists should anticipate unexpected delays and closures. Caltrans strives to reduce the frequency and the length of unplanned closures on state highways. The following tips will assist you in making your winter driving … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Warning in Effect
Snow/Weather
Storm Predicted to Affect Recent Burn Areas
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA — The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting heavy rainfall Tuesday morning and afternoon, with rain below the 5,000-foot level; meaning rain will melt the snowpack. Up to 6” of rain is possible in the valleys and mountains. Winds of up to 40 MPH are possible in the valleys and up to 70 MPH in the mountains and deserts. If the predicated … [Read more...] about Storm Predicted to Affect Recent Burn Areas
More Closures from City Officials Discouraging Snow Play Activities
Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: The City of Big Bear Lake has put snow conditions in effect as of 10am today which means that plow operations are in effect and there is no parking on city streets. During this snow event today through Thursday, the City of Big Bear Lake strongly discourages mountain snow play activities, particularly by visitors traveling to the mountain … [Read more...] about More Closures from City Officials Discouraging Snow Play Activities
Highway 18 Now Open and Snow Valley to Reopen Saturday March 2nd
Snow Valley has been closed since Valentine's Day, when a storm dropped 9 inches of rain then 34 inches of snow which resulted in the undermining of a portion of Highway 18 between Snow Valley and Green Valley Lake. The opening of Highway 18 will also signal the reopening of Snow Valley which has been closed for over two weeks. And now the management and employees can also … [Read more...] about Highway 18 Now Open and Snow Valley to Reopen Saturday March 2nd
“THE GREAT? .. VALENTINE’S DAY STORM”
The winter storms have been blessing Southern California with rainfall that is greatly needed and appreciated. The major storm which rolled in early Thursday delivered the rain that was promised and a lot more that we didn’t expect. The Pineapple Express or newly named Atmospheric River, brought rivers of rain and hurricane like winds that brought down power lines, … [Read more...] about “THE GREAT? .. VALENTINE’S DAY STORM”