Snow Summit 1st Snow Blowing 2011

Winter blew in, tipped her hat, and that changed everything in the Big Bear Valley.

In a few hours time, the temperatures plummeted, the roads went from clear to R-2 chain conditions and the mountains were engulfed in white.

With 6″ of fresh snow, the mountain resorts took full advantage of the cold storm and started blowing snow in earnest.

With this encouragement from Mother Nature and Thanksgiving coming so soon, Big Bear promises to be a slope rider’s paradise in time for the holidays. We expect an Opening Day announcement any moment now.

Autumn leaves meet snow laden pine boughs.

One look tells you, Fall and Winter have met. The last of the Autumn colors have given over to the bright white snow. We begin the transition to the Winter Wonderland of the San Bernardinos. Pure White, dark Evergreens and the subtle background browns, focused against Big Bear’s famous blue skies; these are now the predominant colors.

1st Snow Eagle Point Estates 2011

Bundle Up! Cozy and warm is what you want to be because, storm #2 is blowing in Sunday afternoon. If you haven’t shaken out your sweaters, snow pants and extra blankets, now is the time. The temperatures have dropped into the 20′s at night and are headed toward the teens.

There is a possibility of a few more inches to dust the hills and homes. This should be real encouragement to all those who have waited too long for the frosty weather to return.

We are all looking forward to a lovely white Winter.

Snow Summit (MAP) has a base of six to 12 inches of man-made machine groomed packed powder. The high temperature is expected to reach 55 degrees with partly sunny skies.

Snow Summit has two lifts and two runs open. Miracle mile, with it’s spectacular lake views, is great for those who are average and above. The Bear Bottom area caters to beginners.

Saturday’s weather will see high temperatures near  40 degrees. A winter storm is expected to hit the mountains beginning tonight. The snow level will begin at 7400, perfect for the Resorts. New snow accumulation is expected to be between three and five inches of fresh powder. (Mountain driving conditions require carrying chains in your car at all times during the winter months.)

The snow is expected to continue on Sunday as the temperatures continue declining. The high temperatures will hover in the mid-thirties. There is a possibility of a couple of inches of fresh snow. Snow showers are expected to continue through Monday.

Bear Mountain Resort (MAP) is still scheduled to open November 30^th. If the weather this weekend leaves a lot of snow all bets are off. They may decide to open for the Thanksgiving Holidays.

Bear Mountain Resort is still scheduled to open November 30^th. If the weather this weekend leaves a lot of snow all bets are off. They may decide to open for the Thanksgiving Holidays.

Other Visitor Options

Big Bear Lake Discovery Center – Get maps and forest permits here. Café and store on site.

Baldwin Lake Stables – Horseback riding in Baldwin Lake, always fun

Big Bear Camping – Local website with everything you need to know about camping in the San Bernardino Mountains, especially Big Bear Lake CA

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Big Bear Lake CA – Snow Summit (MAP) will open tomorrow, Saturday, November 13th. The have been laying a base of snow for several days. The temperatures are expected to be cold over night, through Thanksgiving.

Miracle Mile and Bear Bottom beginner area will be the first areas accessable. Snow Summit will open chairs 1 and 8. There will be a few terrain park features.

Tomorrow’s lift hours are 8:30am to 4:00pm and ticket windows will open at 8:00am. Early Season All Day Tickets Rates: Adult $40, Young Adult $35 and Child $15; Half Day Tickets: Adult $35, Young Adult $30 and Child $10

Here are our top suggestions if you are coming to Big Bear this weekend;

Snow Rentals – we love Goldsnith’s Board and Ski House, best fit and best equipemnt and great prices.
Vacation Rentals – This website has moderatelty priced resort cabins and vacation homes. Their service is the best.
Restaurants – Use our restaurant link for the dinning guide for the extended Big Bear area. We like Asian food and can highly recommend Himalayan Restaurant in the Village.
Coffee – If you want espresso go to either Starbucks in the Von’s parking lot or the CopperQ (MAP) in the Village

We will post more as the information comes in.

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(Big Bear Lake, CA – February 11, 2010) – Bear Mountain is offering a dose of the Olympic Spirit as they unveil the only Superpipe available in Southern California. This 18-feet high, 580-feet long and 65-foot wide competition-class pipe is now open to all skiers and snowboarders who visit Bear Mountain. In addition to the opening of this massive pipe, Bear Mountain’s Park is getting a serious facelift as the park development crew makes use of more than five feet of fresh snow to build a variety of great new features. 

“Bear Mountain’s Superpipe is a big attraction, drawing snowboarders and skiers from all over the region who want to feel what it’s like to ride a pipe just like the USA Olympic Team,” said Chris Riddle, Director of Marketing for Big Bear Mountain Resorts. “This impressive feature gives seasoned riders a chance to channel their inner-Olympian and spectators an up close look at an X-Games-worthy pipe. If you aren’t quite ready for the Superpipe, but you want the experience, we also have a mini-pipe for the more intermediate level riders.” 

“Every year we anticipate the opening of Bear Mountain’s Superpipe,” said Bear Mountain team rider, Scott Vine. “There is nothing like dropping into a freshly cut pipe. It’s pretty unreal that a world-class style pipe is available in sunny Southern California every winter.” 

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are having an epic season with record snowfall and a base of over 6 feet. Offering a variety of diverse terrain, Bear Mountain and Snow Summit provide skiers and snowboarders with a combined 438 developed acres, 26 lifts, including 4 high-speed detachable quads, and more than 55 runs. 

To receive updates on the latest conditions and terrain information, text* “SNOW” to 52406 or call 800-BEAR-MTN or 888-SUMMIT-1. *Message and data rates may apply. To view updated videos, photos and terrain maps, log on to www.bearmountain.com or www.snowsummit.com. 

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Both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are experiencing epic conditions. The last storm increase the snow base to 48-84 inches of machine groomed packed powder. Tonights storm is expected to deliver six inches of fresh powder. Locals are saying that this is the best snow base they’ve seen since the late 60′s.

Road Conditions:
HWY 330: San Bernardino to Running Springs Open to traffic R-2
HWY 18: Running Springs to Big Bear Open to traffic R-2
HWY 38: Mentone to Big Bear Open to traffic R-2
HWY 18: Big Bear to Lucerne Open to traffic R-2

Weather;
Today: A 30 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS WILL END WEDNESDAY MORNING WITH SNOW LEVELS AROUND 5000 FEET. 4 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED ABOVE 6000 FEET IN THE SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS.

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