With the arrival of winter weather here in the Big Bear Valley, Southwest Gas reminds that energy-efficiency improvements not only help save energy, but your energy dollars as well. Setting the thermostat between 66-68 degrees during the winter months is recommended as, for each degree the thermostat is lowered, two percent can be saved on each heating bill. Southwest Gas also … [Read more...] about Energy Saving Tips from Southwest Gas Can Also Save Dollars
Snow/Weather
More Snow, Sun at the Ski Resorts; Snow Summit Hosts Annual New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade
Today is a beautiful day to hit the slopes, given additional snowmaking overnight and sunshine in the forecast, and both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain resorts offer half-day session, starting at noon. Snow Summit also offers night session, starting at 3pm, and half-night session, starting at 7pm and extending until 9:30pm. And whether or not you plan to ski or ride today, … [Read more...] about More Snow, Sun at the Ski Resorts; Snow Summit Hosts Annual New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade
Big Bear Receives More Snow, Though “Snow Conditions” Lifted Tuesday Morning; Extra Sessions at Ski Resorts
We received a dusting of snow last night, resulting in an inch of new powder at lower elevations within the Big Bear Valley, making for 17 inches of snow in December and a seasonal total now over two feet. This, coupled with snowmaking at the resorts, brings snow depth on open runs at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain to as much as 36 inches. Both ski resorts offer half-day … [Read more...] about Big Bear Receives More Snow, Though “Snow Conditions” Lifted Tuesday Morning; Extra Sessions at Ski Resorts
Sledding Available, and Snowshoeing Tours on the Forest; Be Sure to First Park Legally and Off the Road
If you plan to sled, tube or toboggan, first be sure that you are not parked illegally, in the roadway or in a residential driveway and, if on the San Bernardino National Forest, be sure to display an Adventure Pass on the dashboard before leaving your vehicle. Big Bear offers two developed snow play areas, Alpine Slide and Snow Play, at either end of Big Bear Lake on the … [Read more...] about Sledding Available, and Snowshoeing Tours on the Forest; Be Sure to First Park Legally and Off the Road
Reminder: It Is Illegal and Unsafe to Go Out on the Lake Ice
It is not only unsafe, but illegal to go out on to the lake ice. The ice on Big Bear Lake never gets strong enough or thick enough to safely support those who walk on it and, should you or your pet fall through the ice, hypothermia is a real threat as the lake temperature is in the low 30s this week. If found out on the lake ice, you could be ticketed by either Lake Patrol of … [Read more...] about Reminder: It Is Illegal and Unsafe to Go Out on the Lake Ice