Big Bear Valley, CA -- We received another dusting of snow last night, making for a snowfall every week in April, including the eight-or-so inches we received on Earth Day. Valley-wide snow totals remain at roughly 127 inches (or well over 10 feet) for the season, which more than doubles the yearly average of 62 inches. Though additional snowfall is not likely today, the Big … [Read more...] about More Snow! National Weather Service Extends Wind Advisory for Big Bear Area
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Despite Weather Challenges, Highway 330 Still Slated to Open in Mid-May
We have received contact from CalTrans today (April 28), and officials tell us that though the weather over the past week presented some challenges on the Highway 330 project, the contractor has continued to make progress on the road rehabilitation, as the new culvert was installed two weeks ago and backfill has been underway in the meantime. Officials at CalTrans say that, … [Read more...] about Despite Weather Challenges, Highway 330 Still Slated to Open in Mid-May
More Gusty Winds Expected, as National Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory
Big Bear Valley, CA -- We can expect more gusty winds in the mountains and surrounding deserts today, as the National Weather Service has once again issued a Wind Advisory that takes effect this afternoon (April 27) and extends into Wednesday. Given this Wind Advisory, areas of southwest to west winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour are anticipated, with a potential for gusts to 50 … [Read more...] about More Gusty Winds Expected, as National Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory
Big Bear Mountain Resorts Wrap an Epic Ski Season–Unless This Week’s Storm Brings More Snow
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Our season on the slopes has come to a close—unless we get more snowfall. After nearly six months and over 12 feet of snow, Big Bear Mountain Resorts have wrapped this ski and snowboarding season as of yesterday’s final session at Snow Summit. However, given the possibility of additional snowfall later this week, Snow Summit may re-open for the weekend … [Read more...] about Big Bear Mountain Resorts Wrap an Epic Ski Season–Unless This Week’s Storm Brings More Snow
Mother Nature Blankets Big Bear in Snow for Earth Day; Snow Totals Now Double Yearly Average
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Big Bear has been blanketed with snow as we celebrate this Earth Day today, April 22. Snowfall totals vary, given the western storm system of the last day or so, though the resorts are reporting over a foot of new snow at Snow Summit (which remains open daily through April 25). Some West Valley neighborhoods received as much as eight to 10 inches of new … [Read more...] about Mother Nature Blankets Big Bear in Snow for Earth Day; Snow Totals Now Double Yearly Average