Big Bear, CA, January 19, 2017 - During this series of winter storms, Caltrans’ crews will be working 24/7 monitoring state routes and keeping roadways open and clear. Snow levels could drop as low as 4,000' during the next few days. Crews across the state have been preparing by plowing snow off of state routes, clearing culverts and drains, pumping water from roadways, … [Read more...] about Caltrans Prepares for Storms and You Should Too
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Don’t Trash The Mountains
Big Bear, CA, December 29, 2016 - Hundreds of thousands of visitors will travel to San Bernardino Mountain resorts this winter for recreation. The California Department of Transportation released survey data in June 2016 that shows nearly half of all motorists surveyed admit to sometimes littering along the state's highways. Yesterday, the Director of Caltrans District 8 … [Read more...] about Don’t Trash The Mountains
With increased Snowfall & Colder Temperatures: Reminder to Stay Off Lake Ice!
Big Bear Lake, Ca - December 28, 2016 4:00 pm - With the recent snowfall in the Big Bear Valley, KBHR and the Big Bear Municipal Water District are reminding everyone of the dangers of walking on lake ice. Not only can it cost you your life, it can cost you money, and jeopardize the safety of rescuers. Every winter the San Bernardino County Sheriff and MWD receive calls related … [Read more...] about With increased Snowfall & Colder Temperatures: Reminder to Stay Off Lake Ice!
Bear Mountain Opens Friday
Big Bear, CA, November 24, 2016 - Both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit have been blowing snow for more than a week now and Big Bear Mountain Resorts have announced that Bear Mountain will open Friday at 8:30 am with top to bottom runs on chairs 9 and 7. Hours through the weekend will be 8:30 - 4. The opening date for Summit will be announced very soon. Besides world class … [Read more...] about Bear Mountain Opens Friday
It’s Snowing in Big Bear
Big Bear, CA, November 18, 2016 - Snowmaking has begun! On Wednesday, November 16, the snow guns at Bear Mountain Resorts fired up to take advantage of several days of cold weather. The conditions, dry and cold, are exactly what the resorts need to get a good start on their base. Bear Mountain is focusing their efforts on Chairs 7 and 9 while Snow Summit is keeping the guns … [Read more...] about It’s Snowing in Big Bear