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
Snow/Weather
“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
Wet Weather Results in Snow Atop Ski Resorts; No Chain Requirements Within Valley as of Friday Morning
We’ve received some rain overnight here in the Big Bear Valley but, atop the resorts, this weather resulted in up to an inch-and-a-half of fresh snow for Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, which now have over a dozen chair lifts open between them. As for our roads, there are no longer chain requirements in place for roads within the Big Bear Valley [as of Friday morning at 8am], … [Read more...] about Wet Weather Results in Snow Atop Ski Resorts; No Chain Requirements Within Valley as of Friday Morning
Chain Requirements Still in Place on Highway 38 and North Shore; Boulevard Closed in Bear City Due to Water Main Leak
Two days of sunshine have resulted in the lifting of chain requirements on most roads in our area—with the exception of Highway 38 and the North Shore portion of 38, from Angelus Oaks and including Bear City west to the Big Bear dam. R2 chain controls mean that you must have chains on the drive wheels of your vehicle, unless in a four-wheel drive with snow tires on all four … [Read more...] about Chain Requirements Still in Place on Highway 38 and North Shore; Boulevard Closed in Bear City Due to Water Main Leak