Weather and Road Conditions

(photo courtesy of Bear Mountain Resort)

Snowmaking and a little help from mother nature has given Snow Summit two inches of new snow. It’s machine groomed and supports three features.


Local weather forecasters expect us to pick up six inches of snow in the next two hours. The next cold front is moving through southern California.

Our road conditions are R2. Chains are required in some parts of the Valley. We expect the chain restrictions to cover the entire Valley soon.

If you are driving into Big Bear CA, please use caution. Much of the Valley is currently in white out conditions and the weather is expected to deteriorate. If you are already on the mountain. Go off of everything you can find, this is what we live for!

Check http://www.bigbear.us/ for updated weather and road conditions.

Big Bear Lake

Caltrans has worked feverously to get all roads leading into Big Bear Lake CA open. Chain requirements are still in effect. All non-4x4 vehicles must have chains on. If you are coming to the San Bernardino Mountains, be prepared lines of traffic. The roads have been cleared, but they are still snowy.

Motorists need to carry extra warm clothing, food and water. Conditions in the mountains are continually changing. This morning we had an avalanche that temporarily closed HWY 18.