Big Bear Valley, CA -- After a dose of winter weather, bringing an additional two to three inches of snow to the resorts this week, and sunny spring days expected into the weekend, Bear Mountain and Snow Summit Resorts are the places to be for spring break. In celebration of Easter Sunday, Snow Summit will offer an Easter egg hunt on the slopes on April 4; the event is free and … [Read more...] about Easter Weekend in the Big Bear Valley Brings Special Services, and Easter Egg Hunts–Both on the Slopes and Lakeside
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Federal Aid Through FEMA Will Cover 75% of Communities’ Storm Damage Costs
Federal aid is coming to storm-affected communities, per a declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (also known as FEMA). In a conversation with KBHR, FEMA’s Mike McCormick says, “The assistance that President Obama authorized in his declaration earlier this month will help Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead and other communities of the Inland Empire, and throughout six … [Read more...] about Federal Aid Through FEMA Will Cover 75% of Communities’ Storm Damage Costs
Mountain-Area Wind Advisory in Effect Through Wednesday Evening
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our area, which is in effect for the mountains and deserts as of Tuesday morning and through Wednesday evening. This Wind Advisory is indicative of wind gusts of 25 to 35 miles per hour, and there is the likelihood of southwest gusts up to 50 miles per hour today and tomorrow. These winds may … [Read more...] about Mountain-Area Wind Advisory in Effect Through Wednesday Evening
City to Address 300+ Potholes; New Big Bear Boulevard Signage Expected in April
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Winter storm damage has resulted in a number of potholes on streets in the Big Bear Valley—though you have probably already noticed as much in recent weeks. Within the City of Big Bear Lake, there are at least 300—perhaps as many as 400—pothole in need of repair, according to the City’s Engineer David Lawrence. In a presentation before City Council on March … [Read more...] about City to Address 300+ Potholes; New Big Bear Boulevard Signage Expected in April
Nine Feet of Snow Later, Big Bear Valley’s Winter Melts Into Spring on Saturday
Big Bear Valley, CA -- It was just eight Fridays ago, when we were buried under five feet of snow—roads were under an R3 requirement, all highways were closed, school was canceled, and power was out—and it seemed this day would never come, but spring arrives this weekend! Since the first of the winter season’s storms began on Friday, November 13, we have received about 113 … [Read more...] about Nine Feet of Snow Later, Big Bear Valley’s Winter Melts Into Spring on Saturday