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
Snow/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
Resorts Claim This Week’s Snowfall Is Largest in 35 Years
According to Big Bear Mountain Resorts, this week's snowfall is the single largest here in Big Bear in the last 35 years, bringing up to four feet of fresh snow to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, which have a combined 16 chairlifts in operation today. In addition to the natural snow, snowmaking at the resorts has continued for the last six days, which will allow for almost all … [Read more...] about Resorts Claim This Week’s Snowfall Is Largest in 35 Years
Mail Delivery Customers Asked to Clear Mailbox Approach; Undeliverable Mail Will Be at Post Office
If you receive mail delivery service from the Big Bear City Post Office, Postmaster Ron Ward points out that delivery is contingent on your help. In a statement, Postmaster Ward says, “To help us get your mail delivered and collected, please keep your approach clear so the carrier can safely pull up to, and away from, your mailbox. We understand it is hard to keep the approach … [Read more...] about Mail Delivery Customers Asked to Clear Mailbox Approach; Undeliverable Mail Will Be at Post Office