If you think it’s brisk out there today, imagine having to spend the night in these elements, which included snow and plenty of wind overnight. The Mancini family of Running Springs did just this, when an off-roading adventure off Highway 330 yesterday afternoon went awry. Jerry Mancini, wife Nicole, 4-year-old son Vinny, and cousin Nick had been off-roading in their truck … [Read more...] about Running Springs Family Spends Night Out in the Elements; Sheriff’s Helicopter Retrieves the Five and Brings Them to Big Bear
Snow/Weather
Strong Winds Expected Through Tonight; High Wind Warning In Effect Until 11am Wednesday
The winds are strong today (April 15), and already we have received wind gusts over 45 miles per hour here in the Big Bear Valley. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for our area, and this remains in effect until 11am today. Given this High Wind Warning, gusts up to 65 miles per hour are possible. Beyond this morning, the High Wind Warning is reduced to … [Read more...] about Strong Winds Expected Through Tonight; High Wind Warning In Effect Until 11am Wednesday
Wind Advisory in Place Through Wednesday Night; BBHS Track Meet Postponed Due to Winds
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino mountains and nearby deserts; this Wind Advisory is in effect as of this afternoon and until 10pm tonight. Given this advisory, winds up to 35 miles per hour are expected and gusts up to 50 miles per hour may be possible, so use extra caution, especially if driving a high profile vehicle. Because of … [Read more...] about Wind Advisory in Place Through Wednesday Night; BBHS Track Meet Postponed Due to Winds
No Chain Controls in Place Despite Last Night’s Snow; Morning Traffic Collision on the Boulevard Prompts Lane Closures
The ski resorts received about an inch of snow overnight, though there seems to have been less coverage at lower elevations within the Big Bear Valley. Though this did not prompt any chain controls on our mountain roads, we do have a traffic advisory for Big Bear Boulevard. A two-car collision in Big Bear Lake, on the Boulevard between Moonridge Road and Fox Farm Road, did … [Read more...] about No Chain Controls in Place Despite Last Night’s Snow; Morning Traffic Collision on the Boulevard Prompts Lane Closures
County Supervisors to Recognize Sergeant Sakai and Chief Master Sergeant Furniss, and Potentially Approve Watson as Derry’s Chief of Staff in Tuesday Morning Meeting
Sergeant Daniel Sakai, the 35-year-old police officer who lost his life during a SWAT team operation in Oakland last month, will be recognized by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors today. County Supervisor Neil Derry will recognize 1991 Big Bear High School graduate Sakai during Memorial Adjournments for the Third District in the 10am meeting to be held at the … [Read more...] about County Supervisors to Recognize Sergeant Sakai and Chief Master Sergeant Furniss, and Potentially Approve Watson as Derry’s Chief of Staff in Tuesday Morning Meeting