Big Bear Valley, CA -- Today being April 21st, we are into our second month of spring and yet the winter weather continues in the Big Bear Valley. Overnight snow totals are at least an inch (and counting!) bringing our seasonal snow totals to, now, officially over 10 feet since our first snowstorm on Friday the 13th of November. The snow has prompted chain requirements on most … [Read more...] about More Snow for Spring! Big Bear Valley Snow Totals Now Top 10 Feet; Chain Requirements on Mountain Roads
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Wind Advisory in Effect Through Wednesday Night, Chance of More Winter Weather for Our Spring
Big Bear Valley, CA -- We can expect strong, gusty winds in the mountains and surrounding deserts today (April 20), as the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory that takes effect this afternoon and extends through 11pm Wednesday night. During this wind event, southwest winds could reach 20 to 30 miles per hour, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour possible. Those in … [Read more...] about Wind Advisory in Effect Through Wednesday Night, Chance of More Winter Weather for Our Spring
Open Since October, Bear Mountain Resort Closes for the Season; Skiing and Snowboarding Continue at Snow Summit Through April 25
Big Bear Lake, CA -- As of today (Monday, April 19), Bear Mountain Resort is closed for the ski and snowboarding season, which began back in October. Snow Summit will continue to be open today and every day through Sunday, April 25; Bear Mountain-only passes will be honored at Summit, which is in operation each day from 8:30am to 4pm. Season passes for both mountains are … [Read more...] about Open Since October, Bear Mountain Resort Closes for the Season; Skiing and Snowboarding Continue at Snow Summit Through April 25
Five Months Later, Big Bear Valley Snow Totals Just Shy of 10 Feet; Winter Weather Advisory Issued for April 12
Big Bear Valley, CA -- We have now had five months of winter here in the Big Bear Valley, as our first snowfall arrived on Friday, the 13th of November. With another three inches of snow since the early morning hours today, April 12, snow totals for the 2009/2010 season are now at 119 inches [as of 8am]—or just one inch shy of 10 feet of snow! We may hit that mark today, … [Read more...] about Five Months Later, Big Bear Valley Snow Totals Just Shy of 10 Feet; Winter Weather Advisory Issued for April 12
Spring Skiing on the Slopes of Big Bear Mountain Resorts to Continue Until at Least April 18
Big Bear Lake, CA -- With sunny skies and snow depths on the slopes up to 3.5 feet, spring skiing is on and, per the latest from Big Bear Mountain Resorts, will extend for at least another two weekends. Bear Mountain will continue to be open on weekends, and Snow Summit will be available to skiers and snowboarders every day through April 18 and possibly longer; beginning … [Read more...] about Spring Skiing on the Slopes of Big Bear Mountain Resorts to Continue Until at Least April 18