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Current Snow Report

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.
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
(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.
Weather Forecast
High : 56
Low : 28
Big Bear Forecast : Sunny, light winds. Check the National Weather forecast or BigBearWeather.com for the latest San Bernardino County Mountains weather information.
National Weather Forecast : Read the in-depth technical weather forecast discussion.
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) SR 330 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) SR 38 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.
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.**

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

**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.

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

Run Report
Snow Summit Interactive Panoramic Trail Map - 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
So what did you think?
We want to hear about your experience today at Snow Summit. Follow the link: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229ZNC3TGDY to fill out your SPT Parks survey. Snow Park Technologies Survey You will be entered into a monthly drawing for an SPT hat, SPT t-shirt, and a lift ticket* to the SPT Park resort of your choice!
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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