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Report last updated:
Mar 16 @ 7:10 a.m.
Big Bear is set up for an amazing spring on the snow! With a 4-6 foot base, we'll be skiing and riding well into April. Beautiful sunny Southern California skies with temps in the mid 50s all week long. Come join us for excellent spring skiing and boarding on 100% open terrain at both mountains.
| Hours of Operation: |
Operating Hours Midweek:
Day Session: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Half Day Session: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Night sessions are over for the 2009-2010 winter season.
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| Ticket Availability: |
Plenty |
| Live Weather |
| Base Temperature: |
30°F |
| Summit
Temperature: |
45°F |
| Base
Humidity: |
71% |
| Summit
Humidity: |
13% |
| Snowmaking: |
off |
| Wind
Speed: |
2 mph |
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(3/16/10 6:46am) |
| Current Conditions |
| New Snow: |
No |
| Snow Coverage : |
Excellent |
| Snow Surface : |
Spring Conditions- Machine groomed hard pack in the morning that will soften and may develop a thin wet layer during the day |
| Snow Depth : |
4 to 6 feet |
| Real Snow Guaranteed. Learn more about our world-class snowmaking. |
| Road Conditions |
| 3 Ways to Big Bear - Highway 330/18 from San Bernardino through Running Springs ("Front Way") is the shortest and most direct route. Highway 38 from Redlands ("Back Way") is the best route when leaving the Valley on weekends and holidays. Highway 18 from Lucerne Valley ("Desert Way") is best in snowy weather. |
Hwy.
330 / 18:
(Running Springs)  |
As of 7:10 a.m. Hwy 330/18 is currently open however it is expected to close for construction late this morning for an unknown duration. Please use alternate
routes Hwy 38 from Redlands or Hwy 18 thru Lucerne Valley.Most traveled |
Hwy.
38: (Redlands)  |
OPEN with no restrictions.
Less traveled |
Hwy.
18: (Lucerne Valley)  |
OPEN with no restrictions.
Least traveled
All vehicles including 4-wheel and All-wheel drives must always carry chains when traveling to the mountains during winter months.
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| Rideshare - Save money and gas when you share rides with others! |
| Operating Hours - Snow Summit |
| Day Session |
| Monday-Friday: |
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.* |
| Weekends and Holidays: |
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.* |
| Half-Day Session |
| Monday-Friday: |
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.* |
| Weekends and Holidays: |
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.* |
| *When night session is offered, day session and half-day session are extended to 6:00 p.m. Hours of operation may vary due to business volume and/or adverse weather conditions. |
| Night Session |
| Most Friday, Saturday and Holiday Evenings: |
3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.** |
| Half-Night Session |
| Most Friday, Saturday and Holiday Evenings: |
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.** |
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Scheduled Night Sessions:
Friday Nights: November 27, 2009; December 18, 2009 through March 5, 2010
Saturday Nights: November 28, 2009 through March 13, 2010
Scheduled Holiday Night Sessions:
December 19, 2009 through December 23, 2009; December 25, 2009 through January 2, 2010; January 9, 16, 17, 23 & 30, 2010; February 6, 13, 14, 20 & 27, 2010; March 6 & 13, 2010
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| **All night session hours are weather permitting and subject to change, especially early and late season. Please call ahead to confirm schedule. Night session is offered at Snow Summit only. |
| Operating Hours - Bear Mountain |
| Day Session |
| Monday-Friday: |
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Weekends: |
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Peak Weekends and Holidays: |
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Half-Day Session |
| Monday-Friday and Weekends: |
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Peak Weekends and Holidays: |
12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Note: Operating hours and schedules are subject to change. |
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Holidays: December 19, 2009 through January 3, 2010; Jan. 16-18, 2010; Feb. 13-15, 2010
Peak Weekends: Saturdays and Sundays from Jan. 9, 2010 through Mar. 14, 2010
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| Run Report |
 - see panoramic views on the interactive trail map |
| Summit Run (Low intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Miracle Mile (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Bear Bottom (Beginner) |
OPEN |
| Timber Ridge (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| 7-Down (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Log Chute (High Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Off Chute (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Side Chute (Advanced) |
OPEN |
| Perfect Pitches (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Sugar Pine (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Sideshow (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Pipe Dream (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Jo's (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Tommi's (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Olympic (Expert) |
OPEN |
| The Wall (Expert) |
OPEN |
| Dicky's (Advanced) |
OPEN |
| Ego Trip (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| East Why (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Westridge (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Zzyzx (Intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Last Chance (Low intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Mainstream (Low intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Cruiser (Low intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Sundown (Low intermediate) |
OPEN |
| Skyline Creek (Low intermediate) |
OPEN |
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| Lifts Report - Lift hours may vary based on business volume and/or adverse weather conditions |
| 1. East Mtn Xpress: |
OPEN |
| 2. All Mtn Xpress: |
OPEN |
| Chair 3: |
OPEN |
| Chair 4: |
OPEN |
| Chair 5: |
stand-by |
| Chair 6: |
OPEN |
| Chair 7: |
OPEN |
| Chair 8: |
stand-by |
| Chair 9: |
OPEN |
| Chair 10: |
OPEN |
| Chair 11: |
Stand-by |
| Moving Carpet: |
MC# 1 & 2- stand-by; # 3- OPEN |
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