The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino mountains, meaning that winds of 35 miles per hour are expected today. This Wind Advisory remains in effect until 2pm this afternoon, and may make driving difficult, especially for those in high profile vehicles. Motorists are advised to use extra caution, and watch for downed power lines and tree … [Read more...] about Wind Advisory in Effect for the San Bernardino Mountains Through 2pm Thursday (Update: Friday, Too)
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Winter Snow Blankets Ski Resorts, and Prompts Chain Requirements on All Mountain Roads
Well, it’s officially winter here in the Big Bear Valley, as we have received about four inches of snow since yesterday’s Winter Solstice, bringing this season’s snow totals to over two feet. You may remember last year this week, when the Big Bear Valley received nearly four feet of snow, prompting the resorts to claim the 2008 dump was the single largest snowfall in 35 years. … [Read more...] about Winter Snow Blankets Ski Resorts, and Prompts Chain Requirements on All Mountain Roads
County Services Available to Seniors on Wednesday; AARP Food Distribution on Monday
Big Bear seniors will have an opportunity to access government services when tomorrow, and each third Wednesday of the month (weather permitting), Willo Couey of the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services comes to the Big Bear Senior Center. From 10am to noon on December 16, with the next round scheduled for January 20, seniors can receive assistance with … [Read more...] about County Services Available to Seniors on Wednesday; AARP Food Distribution on Monday
Last Night’s Temperature Drops to Low of 14 Degrees
It was just last week, on Friday the 13th, that we received our first snowfall of the season. It has been cold—in fact, last night’s low temperatures dropped to just 14 degrees (allowing for additional snowmaking at the resorts), and this weekend’s highs are only expected to reach into the 40s. This year's high temp was 85 degrees, back on July 18, which happened to be the day … [Read more...] about Last Night’s Temperature Drops to Low of 14 Degrees
Helicopters to Be Used for SBNF Fuels Reduction and Tree Removal in Crestline Area
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