Big Bear, Ca, September 30, 2010, 3:00pm - There is currently a Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Red Flag Warning, in effect for the San Bernardino Mountains, as well as Apple Valley and Lucerne Valley. The Red Flag Warning is in effect until 11:00pm tonight for dry lightening which has averaged about 2 lightning strikes per minute in certain areas. Downdraft winds have been … [Read more...] about Red Flag Warning Ends 9/30 at 11:30PM
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Lightning Strikes Cause 13 Small Spot Fires
Big Bear, Ca, August 26, 2010, 3:00pm - According to John Miller, Public Information Officer for the US Forest Service there has been 13 total lightning fires that have started since yesterday. The most current are three spot fires called the Blue Sky Fire, and the Heartbreak #1 and #2 fire, that started due to lightening near Onyx Summit. Thunderstorms and lightening is … [Read more...] about Lightning Strikes Cause 13 Small Spot Fires
Mudslide in Forest Falls Closes Roadway
Forest Falls, Ca, August 25, 2010, 4:00pm - With heavy rains comes mud, as the residents of Forest Falls are experiencing today. According to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Steve Robinson, "at 2:10pm today the road to Forest Falls was closed due to mud, trees and debris floating down the roadway." The road will open to residents shortly, however the … [Read more...] about Mudslide in Forest Falls Closes Roadway
May 23 Blizzard Brings Valley’s Snow Totals to 131 Inches–Nearly Six Feet More Than Average
Big Bear Valley, CA -- We didn’t get the snow on Mothers Day this year, but we did receive about three inches of snow here in the Big Bear Valley yesterday (Sunday, May 23), during several hours of snowfall starting in about the 7am hour and continuing into the afternoon. The late May blizzard also brought about near white-out conditions for some portions of the day, and, all … [Read more...] about May 23 Blizzard Brings Valley’s Snow Totals to 131 Inches–Nearly Six Feet More Than Average
More Winds Expected; Wind Advisory for Big Bear Extends Through Tuesday Night
Big Bear Valley, CA -- With winds picking up again this afternoon (Monday, May 10), the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our area, which takes effect as of 5pm and extends through 9pm Tuesday night. This Wind Advisory, for both the San Bernardino mountains and surrounding deserts, is indicative of winds at 20 to 30 miles per hour, with gusts exceeding 40 … [Read more...] about More Winds Expected; Wind Advisory for Big Bear Extends Through Tuesday Night