Big Bear ski resorts prep for big holiday weekend
Just in time for President's Day weekend, snow is in the forecast for the San
Bernardino Mountains. Snow levels are expected to drop to 4,000 feet.
Both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain ski resorts expect excellent ski conditions for the holiday weekend.
They note that three routes to Big Bear are open. These include Hwy. 38 (through Redlands), Hwy. 18 (through San Bernardino/Crestline), and Hwy. 18 (through Lucerne Valley). Caltrans crews are prepared to keep the roads clear during the snowstorms.
"Caltrans' focus is to keep all state highways safe and maintained for mountain travelers," said Caltrans District 8 Deputy District Director of Maintenance Stephen R. Pusey. "Additional workers are in place for winter months and the crews work around the clock during storm events to keep the roadways plowed and open to mountain resorts."
Highway 330 through Highland, the most popular route to Big Bear, is closed for road repairs caused by heavy rain in December. Hwy. 330 remains closed.
Motorists traveling to Big Bear from Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire and San Diego via Interstate 10 are advised to take Hwy. 38 (through Redlands). Motorists traveling from San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles areas via Interstate 210 are advised to take Hwy. 18 (through San Bernardino/Crestline). Motorists traveling to Big Bear from low and high deserts, North LA County or Las Vegas are advised to take Hwy. 18 (through Lucerne Valley).
"Big Bear is just a short drive to fresh powder," said Big Bear Lake Resort Association President Rick Shoup. "No matter what direction you come from, there's a way up to Big Bear."
Motorists are advised to always carry tire chains in their vehicle when traveling to the mountains during winter months. For updated road conditions, directions, snow reports, or to book lodging accommodations in Big Bear call 800-424-4232 or log onto www.bigbear.com.
Both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain ski resorts expect excellent ski conditions for the holiday weekend.
They note that three routes to Big Bear are open. These include Hwy. 38 (through Redlands), Hwy. 18 (through San Bernardino/Crestline), and Hwy. 18 (through Lucerne Valley). Caltrans crews are prepared to keep the roads clear during the snowstorms.
"Caltrans' focus is to keep all state highways safe and maintained for mountain travelers," said Caltrans District 8 Deputy District Director of Maintenance Stephen R. Pusey. "Additional workers are in place for winter months and the crews work around the clock during storm events to keep the roadways plowed and open to mountain resorts."
Highway 330 through Highland, the most popular route to Big Bear, is closed for road repairs caused by heavy rain in December. Hwy. 330 remains closed.
Motorists traveling to Big Bear from Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire and San Diego via Interstate 10 are advised to take Hwy. 38 (through Redlands). Motorists traveling from San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles areas via Interstate 210 are advised to take Hwy. 18 (through San Bernardino/Crestline). Motorists traveling to Big Bear from low and high deserts, North LA County or Las Vegas are advised to take Hwy. 18 (through Lucerne Valley).
"Big Bear is just a short drive to fresh powder," said Big Bear Lake Resort Association President Rick Shoup. "No matter what direction you come from, there's a way up to Big Bear."
Motorists are advised to always carry tire chains in their vehicle when traveling to the mountains during winter months. For updated road conditions, directions, snow reports, or to book lodging accommodations in Big Bear call 800-424-4232 or log onto www.bigbear.com.
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