Given the roughly 18 inches of snow we have received since yesterday, all roads to, from and within the Big Bear Valley remain under an R2 chain requirement, meaning that you must have chains on the drive wheels of your vehicle, unless in a four-wheel drive with snow tires on all four wheels and carrying chains. At this time, Highway 18, west of the Big Bear Dam to Snow Valley, … [Read more...] about Big Snow Results in Continued Chain Requirements, Closure of Highway 18
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No School for BVUSD Students for Tuesday, February 17
The Bear Valley Unified School District has made the call to cancel school for Tuesday, February 17, 2009 due to severe winter weather and road conditions. … [Read more...] about No School for BVUSD Students for Tuesday, February 17
Snow Prompts Schedule Changes for Park District, Discovery Center
Given today’s heavy snow, this evening’s meeting of the Big Bear’s Biggest Loser program has been canceled by the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District. The next meeting for Biggest Loser fitness will be on Wednesday at 5pm at the Meadow Park gym. Also, the meeting of volunteers for the Big Bear Discovery Center has been rescheduled; rather than meeting tomorrow evening, … [Read more...] about Snow Prompts Schedule Changes for Park District, Discovery Center
More Avalanches Prompt Closure of Highway 18’s Arctic Circle, West of Dam
According to CalTrans in the noon hour, there have been a couple of avalanches in the Arctic Circle area, just west of the Big Bear Dam, and this has prompted the closure of Highway 18, west of Big Bear Lake to the Snow Valley area. So, Highway 18 down the front grade to Highway 330 is closed due to avalanche snow on the road. Motorists who were already on this portion of the … [Read more...] about More Avalanches Prompt Closure of Highway 18’s Arctic Circle, West of Dam
Weather Advisories for Monday, February 16
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through this afternoon. Flash flooding is a potentially dangerous situation, so monitor weather forecasts. A Winter Storm Warning continues through midnight, which means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. Strong winds are also possible, making travel very hazardous. If you do hit the road, make sure all cell phones are … [Read more...] about Weather Advisories for Monday, February 16