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Snow Conditions

26
Jan 2010
Snow Conditions, photo courtesy of Bear Mountain Resort

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.

Additional Resources;

Latest Dopler Radar

Map; Bear Mountain Resorts

Road Conditions

 

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Road Conditions and Emergency Shelters

25
Jan 2010
Looking towards Big Bear Lake -Gold Mountain, Butler Peak and Snow Summit

 Snow Summit open, Bear Mountain closed!

Road restrictions were approved by Governor Schwarzenegger last night. All roads leading into Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City, in the San Bernardino Mountains, are restricted to emergency personnel and residents with ID’s.

State, County and CalTrans officials will meet at noon today to reassess the situation. They will also discuss sending another police escorted convoy. The convoy will carry gas and supplies to the snow bound Valley.

Road conditions are R2. If you ca, stay home and off of the roads. Drivers on West Big Bear Lake Blvd. are encouraged by the sheriff not to stop. Snow is piled on both sides of the Boulevard.

Big Bear Lake Middle School has been functioning as an emergency Red Cross center since Friday. The School has been supplying cots, blankets and basic provisions. The shelter is located at 41275 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake. Call 909.888.1481

The Post Offices are open, but there has been no delivery since Wednesday. The Big Bear Lake Post Office want to send a small truck down the hill to pick up mail and meds.

There is no UPS or FEDX today.

Southern California Edison arrived on Sunday and has been assisting Bear Valley Electric. According to the KBHR website, the following areas are still without power-Lower Moonridge, part of Boulder Bay, parts of Knickerbocker and Brownie and parts of Red Ant Hill.

A new storm is expected to reach Big Bear tonight. Not much snow accumulation is expected. Here is the latest WX from NOAA in San Diego;

This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Resources;
KBHR Radio
Big Bear Lake Information
Big Bear Road Conditions

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Storm Photos

22
Jan 2010
Snow Accumulation Baldwin Lake -Big Bear CA

There is sunshine in the east Big Bear Valley. The sun is poking through the clouds and we can finally see some of the snow accumulation. It wouldn’t surprise us to see five foot totals.

Bear Mountain is closed but Snow Summit is open and will honor any Bear Mountain tickets. The snow conditions are powder and packed powder with 36 to 54 inches as a base. It’s a blue bird powder day, and as good as it gets in Southern California.

Road conditions are treacherous and R3. All vehicles must have chains on. The main roads are being worked on and residential roads will be cleared next. Be sure to have water, flashlights, food and warm clothing in your car if you have to travel on mountain roads today.

Our weather will continue to be stromy with another eight inches of snow possible. We are experiencing occasional power outages. We’re keeping our wood stove going.

WX WEATHER FORECAST -NOAA SAN DIEGO

Today: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy fog. High near 30. West wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Partly cloudy, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

More Resources;

Weather Advisory

Snow Conditions

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Events in Big Bear CA

15
Jan 2010

Mountain Snow

Events

Burton Demo Tour at Bear Mountain
January 16, 2010

Have the chance to ride Burton boards, boots and bindings at the largest product demo in the snowboard world. For more info (909)585-2519.

Event Website: Bear Mountain Ski Area
Map to Bear Mountain Resort

Burton Am Series Halfpipe at Bear Mountain
January 17, 2010

Snowboard Event at Bear Mountain. For more info (909)585-2519.

Event Website: Bear Mountain Ski Area
Map to Bear Mountain Resort

Alpine Race #2 at Snow Summit
January 17, 2010

Downhill
Skiing Race at Snow Summit on January 17th. For more
details please call (909) 866-5766.

Event Website: Snow Summit Ski Resort
Map to Snow Summit Resort

Burton Am Series Slopestyle at Bear Mountain
January 18, 2010

Snowboard Event at Bear Mountain. For more info (909)585-2519.

Event Website: Bear Mountain Ski Area
Map to BearMountain Resort 

Eagle Celebration at the Discovery Center
January 16, 2010 – 10:00am

Join the Discovery Center for a tribute to Big Bear’s most famous residents! Eagle Celebration will be complete with handouts for kids and adults, an educational slide show from a Forest Service Biologist on the Bald Eagles of Big Bear and to top it off, a visit from Aries, a LIVE Golden Eagle, from Moonridge Animal Park! Fee: $5 Adults, $3 kids up to 12.For more details call (909)382-2790.

Event Website: Big Bear Discovery Center
Map to the Discovery Center

Snowshoe Tours at the Discovery Center
January 16, 2010 – 9:00am

Come celebrate our winter wonderland by playing in it! The Discovery Center is offering guided snowshoe tours this winter for visitors and residents to explore scenic areas around Big Bear Lake. A naturalist will lead
you through the forest where you will learn about winter ecology and natural history of the Big Bear Valley. Tour is suitable for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts. Meet at the Big Bear Discovery Center.
Snowshoes and additional transportation are provided. Rate: Adults: $35, Children (8-12): $25 Dates: Saturdays 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm, Sundays 9am-12pm; December 26 through March 7. Additional Tours scheduled for Saturday, December 19; 9am-12pm and Sunday, December 20; 9am-12pm. Call to reserve your spot today! (909) 382-2790 or (909) 866-3437. Reservations are recommended; tours are limited to 13 people. Tours are weather dependent, so please call to check snow conditions.

Event Website: Big Bear Discovery Center
Map to the Discovery Center

Eagle Tour at the Discovery Center
January 16, 2010 – 10:00am

The only Eagle Tour of the season! Join a Discovery Center Naturalist for a tour around Big Bear Lake looking
for Bald Eagles. Tour participants will be attending Eagle Celebration with an educational presentation that teaches you how to spot Bald Eagles. Following the presentation and live eagle viewing, participants will be driven around Big Bear Lake looking at eagle hot spots. Spotting scopes, binoculars, water and a snack are provided. Fee: $30 adult, 12 years or older. For more details please call (909) 866-3437.

Event Website: Big
Bear Discovery Center
Map to the Discovery Center

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Snowboarding Snow Summit

20
Dec 2009
Snowboarding Snow Summit

Snowboarding Snow Summit

The Resorts are enjoying a packed powder base of 18 to 36 inches, with all lifts and all runs open. Mid-day temperatures are hovering around 45 degrees, keeping the snow conditions firm and gripable. The weather will remain moderate all week, making Big Bear Lake one of the closet and best choices for the holidays.

This video was shot on a blue bird powder day. Snow Summit had received 17 inches of snow the night before. This video was shot by a snowboarder going down the Miracle Mile run. This video showcases blue skies and excellent conditions.

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