Though students within the Bear Valley Unified School District have only had three school days in the last couple weeks, given federal holidays and snow days, today will be a minimum day. Today’s minimum day had already been calendared in to the school schedule, to allow for teachers’ strategic planning. Make-up school days for snow days used on February 9, 10 and 17 have not … [Read more...] about School Is In Session, Though Today Is a Minimum Day
Snow/Weather
Fire Safe Council Asks That Valley’s 3,000 Fire Hydrants Be Cleared of Snow
Can you find the fire hydrant on your street? If it is buried under snow, the Big Bear Valley Fire Safe Council--on behalf of the Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake and Fawnskin Fire Departments—asks that you take the time to be sure it is cleared of snow, ice and debris. There are about 3,000 fire hydrants in the Big Bear Valley, and precious moments spent locating them buried in … [Read more...] about Fire Safe Council Asks That Valley’s 3,000 Fire Hydrants Be Cleared of Snow
This Season’s Snowfall Accumulation Is Over Eight Feet, and Above Average
Recent snowstorms over the Presidents’ Day weekend and into Tuesday have brought our local snowfall totals to well above average for this winter season. According to KBHR’s weatherman Ben Brissey, Big Bear Valley snow accumulation for the 2008/2009 season is now at roughly 100 inches, though could be considerably more in areas such as Fawnskin. This amounts to over eight feet … [Read more...] about This Season’s Snowfall Accumulation Is Over Eight Feet, and Above Average
Avalanche Snow Removal Continues on Highway 18; Road Closed Until at Least Friday
CalTrans crews worked through the night to clear the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18 of avalanche snow, though the road is still not open to motorists. More crews from off the mountain will be assisting in snow removal this morning and until the roadway is safe and clear. There is no estimated re-open time yet for Highway 18, west of the Big Bear Dam, and no promises that … [Read more...] about Avalanche Snow Removal Continues on Highway 18; Road Closed Until at Least Friday
Snow Prompts Cancellations and Schedule Changes; Senior Center Closed Today
This week’s snow and subsequent road conditions have prompted some schedule changes. The Big Bear Senior Center is closed today, but will re-open on Wednesday at 9am. The senior lunch at Mountain Meadows has also been canceled for today. Students within the Bear Valley Unified School District will get a five-day weekend, as a Snow Day has been called for today. Bearly Speaking … [Read more...] about Snow Prompts Cancellations and Schedule Changes; Senior Center Closed Today