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
Snow/Weather
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
Weather Alert: Flash Flood & Winter Storm Warnings
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may lead to flash floods - a potentially dangerous situation. Monitor weather forecasts. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 4:00am Monday to 4:00am Tuesday. A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. … [Read more...] about Weather Alert: Flash Flood & Winter Storm Warnings
County Advises Mountain Residents to Prepare for Weekend Storms
Given the potential for snow this weekend, starting today and into Monday, the County of San Bernardino advises mountain residents to be prepared, by having water on hand (at least one gallon per person per day) and an ample supply of food, and prescription medications if needed. The County’s Public Works Department notes that snow may take extra time to be cleared from the … [Read more...] about County Advises Mountain Residents to Prepare for Weekend Storms