If in the vicinity of Crestline or the Miller Canyon area in the coming two weeks, you can expect to see helicopters overhead. As of today, November 11, the San Bernardino National Forest is using helicopters as part of a fuel reductions project; helicopters are removing trees and slash in areas inaccessible by conventional tree removal methods and flying the logs to a staging … [Read more...] about Helicopters to Be Used for SBNF Fuels Reduction and Tree Removal in Crestline Area
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Is Your Home Ready for the Winter Season? Local Contractors Offer Seasonal Suggestions
Given the change in seasons, and with recent cold temps indicating that winter weather is soon upon us, homeowners may want to follow some home maintenance suggestions, provided by the Big Bear Valley Contractors Association. In the fall, the following are recommended: check and seal windows, upgrade to a programmable thermostat, close critter entrances, shut off hose bibs, … [Read more...] about Is Your Home Ready for the Winter Season? Local Contractors Offer Seasonal Suggestions
Flash Flood Watch Continues Through 2pm; Rain, Wind and Fog Expected on Wednesday
With continued rain expected in our area today, the National Weather Service has extended our Flash Flood Watch until 2pm, which should serve as a precaution for those living in and below burned areas as there is a threat of mudslides and debris flow. Light to moderate rainfall is possible in portions of the San Bernardino mountains, and the storm is also expected to generate … [Read more...] about Flash Flood Watch Continues Through 2pm; Rain, Wind and Fog Expected on Wednesday
Summer Is Behind Us, But Warm Temperatures to Continue
Today marks the first day of autumn and, yet, per KBHR’s weatherman Ben Brissey, we can expect temperatures nearing 80 degrees today, September 22. With the warm temperatures and the expectation of winds and low relative humidity in the San Bernardino mountains, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning, meaning that critical fire conditions are expected. This … [Read more...] about Summer Is Behind Us, But Warm Temperatures to Continue
Oak Glen and Yucaipa Fires at 60% Containment; South Winds May Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear
The weather forecast calls for light winds from the south today, so we may experience continued drift smoke here in the Valley, given the two fires that continue to burn off the mountain, the Oak Glen Fire and the Pendleton Fire in Yucaipa. The good news on these fires is that, as of last night (September 1), both are at 60% containment and the mandatory evacuation orders for … [Read more...] about Oak Glen and Yucaipa Fires at 60% Containment; South Winds May Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear