Big Bear, CA - Mother Nature did not disappoint and gave us her usual spring snow yesterday with a couple inches of the white stuff accumulating. The snowfall was off and on throughout the day yesterday and at times was falling quite heavily. There's a reason the long-timers remind us to not plant our gardens till after Mother's Day. … [Read more...] about Spring Snow in Big Bear
Snow/Weather
Forest Falls Area Landslide
UPDATE: Due to the potential for incoming weather to impact the volatile landslide at Forest Falls, the Bear Valley Unified School District has made the decision to close Fallsvale Elementary School for Friday, February 17th. Authorities are closely monitoring a landslide in the area of Forest Falls which began sliding on Thursday. According to the San Bernardino … [Read more...] about Forest Falls Area Landslide
Caltrans Signals “Get Prepared for the Next Storm”
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 experience safe and pleasant: Allow enough time for your trip. Be observant of everything around … [Read more...] about Caltrans Signals “Get Prepared for the Next Storm”
CAL FIRE Hand-Crews Clear Hydrants Buried by Winter Storms
Big Bear, CA, February 2, 2017 - Big Bear Fire Department and CAL FIRE have teamed up to clear fire hydrants buried by last week’s series of big storms. Beginning, Monday, January 30, 2017, CAL FIRE put hand-crews on the streets of Big Bear Valley helping dig out the hydrants buried under huge berms of ice and snow. These hand-crews, dressed in orange jump suits, are part of … [Read more...] about CAL FIRE Hand-Crews Clear Hydrants Buried by Winter Storms
Be Careful in the Backcountry
Mount Baldy, CA, January 27, 2017 - On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, 4 people had to be rescued by hoist via helicopter in two separate incidents in the Mount Baldy area. On Wednesday, January 25, Sally Morley, 61years old of Temecula and Ellen Coleman, 63 years old of Riverside were hiking down a snow-packed ridgeline into San Antonio Canyon at the 8500’ level. … [Read more...] about Be Careful in the Backcountry