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
Snow/Weather
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
Big Snow Results in Continued Chain Requirements, Closure of Highway 18
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
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