Well, it’s officially winter here in the Big Bear Valley, as we have received about four inches of snow since yesterday’s Winter Solstice, bringing this season’s snow totals to over two feet. You may remember last year this week, when the Big Bear Valley received nearly four feet of snow, prompting the resorts to claim the 2008 dump was the single largest snowfall in 35 years. … [Read more...] about Winter Snow Blankets Ski Resorts, and Prompts Chain Requirements on All Mountain Roads
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First Day of Winter, Though Snow Totals Near Two Feet
Happy Winter Solstice as this, December 21st, marks the first day of winter—though, already, we have received 22 inches of snow here in the Big Bear Valley (and more atop the resorts). This morning’s Winter Solstice sunrise was at 6:45am and, as it is the shortest day of the year, sunset will be at 4:38pm, per KBHR’s weatherman Ben Brissey. The days will start getting longer … [Read more...] about First Day of Winter, Though Snow Totals Near Two Feet
Snow Conditions Remain in Effect; City Offers Driveway Snow Poles for Purchase
The Public Works crew and staff at the City of Big Bear Lake have already established Snow Conditions twice this season, and remind residents of a few key things during winter weather. The City once again offers snow poles, available to Big Bear Lake residents only, for those who want to install them on either side of their driveway, in anticipation of snow plowing. The orange … [Read more...] about Snow Conditions Remain in Effect; City Offers Driveway Snow Poles for Purchase
“Hot Tub Time Machine” on Big Bear Boulevard; Despite Weekend Weather and Slides, Roads Free of Restrictions
This weekend’s blustery storm brought over an inch of rain to the Big Bear Valley and at least two inches of snow; severe weather also prompted the closure of Highway 18 in the Arctic Circle area, due to slides in the roadway. Highway 18 had been closed in the 5 o’clock hour on December 12 and, following additional slides, was closed from about 9:30pm Saturday into Sunday … [Read more...] about “Hot Tub Time Machine” on Big Bear Boulevard; Despite Weekend Weather and Slides, Roads Free of Restrictions
Skate Date? Big Bear Lake’s New Outdoor Ice Rink, the First Since the 1930s, Opens Today
Big Bear Lake’s newest winter attraction is the Ice Garden Skating Rink, located in the Village’s Christmas Tree lot at the corner of Pine Knot Avenue and Village Drive. The 5,000 square foot outdoor ice rink opens today and, per the Resort Association, is the first ice rink in Big Bear Lake since Iceland closed its door three decades ago and the first outdoor ice rink since … [Read more...] about Skate Date? Big Bear Lake’s New Outdoor Ice Rink, the First Since the 1930s, Opens Today