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!
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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
Full Closures on Arctic Circle to Begin Monday October 3rd
Big Bear, CA, September 9, 2016 - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 8, will close State Route 18 in the “Arctic Circle” Monday through Friday, October 3, to October 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No closures are scheduled for Friday, October 14. The closure limits are between Snow Valley Mountain Resort and Big Bear Dam. The full closure will … [Read more...] about Full Closures on Arctic Circle to Begin Monday October 3rd
Southern California was blessed with a very late summer sub tropical rain storm on Tuesday evening courtesy of Hurricane Paine. Although the rain did little to relieve our drought and expanding lake shoreline, it did give the forest and its residents a nice soaking. Later that evening we were treated with a spectacular sunset and the fresh smell of rain in the air. … [Read more...] about