Six to twelve inches of snow fell over the weekend, with several more expected on Monday. To put things in perspective, the seasonal average for the area is 70 inches, and Big Bear has received 60 inches so far this season. … [Read more...] about Big Bear On Track For Snowfall Average
Snow/Weather
National Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory for Our Area
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our area, which will remain in effect until Friday afternoon. Sustained winds of 30 miles per hour or gusts over 45 miles per hour are expected, and gusty south winds over the mountains may make driving difficult, especially for those in high-profile vehicles. For more on winter weather headed our way, stay tuned for … [Read more...] about National Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory for Our Area
CHP Offers Driving Tips for Wet and Winter Weather
In anticipation of more winter weather this weekend (and in light of this morning's 10-vehicle pileup due to fog and ice), the California Highway Patrol offers some driving tips—especially as, last year in California, 106 people were killed in collisions that occurred in either rainy, snowy or foggy conditions, and nearly 8,000 were injured in crashes in such weather. CHP … [Read more...] about CHP Offers Driving Tips for Wet and Winter Weather
Record Snowfall for 2008, Plus Highs and Lows for 2009–So Far
Given extreme cold temperatures in other parts of the country this week, we thought we’d put some Big Bear extremes in perspective. So far, this year, we hit a low of 5° on January 5 and, two days later, hit our high for 2009 when the temperature reached 59° on January 7. Snowfall for the Big Bear Valley this season, per our weatherman Ben Brissey, has amounted to roughly 50” … [Read more...] about Record Snowfall for 2008, Plus Highs and Lows for 2009–So Far
Pre-Holiday Snow Results in Boon to Economy and Resorts’ Best Week Ever
The pre-holiday snowstorm, which brought nearly four feet of snow, was a boon to the local economy, though some businesses were impacted by the inaccessibility that came with big berms. According to Dan McKernan, Manager of Marketing for the Big Bear Lake Resort Association, “Once the big snowstorm hit, we got an immediate spike in reservations.” Compared to the numbers from … [Read more...] about Pre-Holiday Snow Results in Boon to Economy and Resorts’ Best Week Ever