In anticipation of snow season, and bearing in mind the severe snows of last season, the City of Big Bear Lake is preparing a policy for overnight parking when snow conditions are in effect. As explained by City Manager Jeff Mathieu at the October 26 City Council meeting, “This is a resource to mitigate the towing of cars. It’s a courtesy we’re trying to provide our second … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake City Council Considers Policy for Overnight Parking During Snow Conditions
Snow/Weather
Let There Be Snow! Big Bear Mountain Resorts Begin Snowmaking, With Hopes of Opening in “the Near Future”
Local temperatures dropped below 20 degrees last night and, given the cold factor, Big Bear Mountain Resorts did their first round of snowmaking for the 2009-2010 ski season. As of last night, snowmaking at Bear Mountain was done on upper Park Run, as well as Expressway and Central Park. If cold nights continue, Bear Mountain will be open in the near future, maybe even this … [Read more...] about Let There Be Snow! Big Bear Mountain Resorts Begin Snowmaking, With Hopes of Opening in “the Near Future”
High Wind Warning for Our Area Today; Gusts Up to 60mph Possible This Afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for our area, which will be in effect for the San Bernardino mountains and surrounding deserts from 11am this morning through 10pm tonight (October 27). We can expect southwest to west winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour, with gusts to 60 miles per hour this afternoon through early evening. This High Wind Warning for … [Read more...] about High Wind Warning for Our Area Today; Gusts Up to 60mph Possible This Afternoon
Fire Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest Reduced, Effective Friday
Given recent moderate weather across Southern California, the San Bernardino National Forest has reduced fire restrictions on the forest, effective today (October 23). Under the reduced fire restrictions, wood and charcoal fires will once again be allowed in agency-provided campfire rings at designated campgrounds and picnic areas. Still, adds Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest Reduced, Effective Friday
Flash Flood Watch Continues Through 2pm; Rain, Wind and Fog Expected on Wednesday
With continued rain expected in our area today, the National Weather Service has extended our Flash Flood Watch until 2pm, which should serve as a precaution for those living in and below burned areas as there is a threat of mudslides and debris flow. Light to moderate rainfall is possible in portions of the San Bernardino mountains, and the storm is also expected to generate … [Read more...] about Flash Flood Watch Continues Through 2pm; Rain, Wind and Fog Expected on Wednesday