Current Snow Report
- Clouds threatened to cover the sun today but it looks like the sun wins! This weekend will be mostly sunny and cool keeping the snow in tip-top shape. The Powder Bowl jump was rebuilt this past week and Park Staff mixed up the jibs to keep things fresh, you can also look forward to a rebuild on Central Park run in the near future. If you haven't had enough park riding after Bear closes at 4:30 then head over to Westridge at Snow Summit for the last night session of the season. College students get $10 off their night session tix too!
| Hours of Operation: | Today: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tomorrow: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Ticket Availability: | Plenty |
| Current Conditions | |
| New Snow : | No |
| Snow Coverage: | Excellent |
| Snow Surface: | Ranges from machine groomed packed powder to machine groomed hard packed powder |
| Snow Depth: | 4 to 6 ft |
| Real Snow. Real Close. Learn more about our world-class snowmaking. | |
| Weather Forecast | |
| High: | 47 |
| Low: | 29 |
| Big Bear Forecast: | 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)  |
OPEN with NO chain requirements. |
Hwy. 38: (Redlands)  |
OPEN with NO chain requirements. |
Hwy. 18: (Lucerne Valley)  |
OPEN with NO chain requirements. |
| Rideshare – Save money and gas when you share rides with others! | |
| 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 Weekend and Holidays: | 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Note: Operating hours and schedules are subject to change. | |
| Holidays: December 19, 2009 thru January 3, 2010; January 16-18, 2010; February 13-15, 2010 Peak Weekends: (Saturdays and Sundays) January 9, 2010 thru March 14, 2010 | |
| 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 thru March 5, 2010- All Friday Nights are regular rate except December 25, 2009 & January 1, 2010.Saturday Nights:November 28, 2009 thru March 13, 2010- All Saturday Nights are Holiday/Peak Weekend rates except November 28, 2009 & December 5 & 12, 2009.Scheduled Holiday/Peak Weekend Night Sessions:December 19, 2009 thru December 23, 2009; December 25, 2009 thru 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. Night Sessions at Snow Summit Only. Please call ahead to confirm schedule. | |
| Park Report | |
| Snow Features: | 75 |
| Jibs: | 57 |
| Superpipe: | open, last cut 3-10-10 |
| Halfpipe: | open, last cut 3-09-10 |
| The Scene: | open |
| What’s New: Central Park will under go a complete redo in the near future | |
| So what did you think? | |
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| Snow Summit Park Report | |
| Ego Trip Park: | open- features on Westridge and ZZYZX |
| Family Fun Zones: | open with lots of snow features |
| What’s New: | |
| Park Tips | |
| SMART STYLE:1.) Look Before You Leap – Scope around the jumps first, not over them. Know your landings are clear and clear yourself out of the landing area. 2.) Easy Style It – Start small and work your way up. Inverted aerials are not allowed at BBMR. 3.) Respect Gets Respect - From the lift line through the park. |
| Lifts Report | |
| (Lift hours may vary based on business volume and/or adverse weather or snow conditions.) | |
| Chair 1: | stand-by |
| Chair 2: | open |
| Chair 3: | stand-by |
| Chair 4: | open |
| Chair 5: | open |
| Access Express Quad (6): | open |
| Chair 7: | open |
| Chair 8: | open |
| Bear Mountain Express (9): | open |
| 10. Moving Carpet #1: | stand-by |
| 11. Moving Carpet #2: | open |
| 12. Moving Carpet #3: | stand-by |
| Runs Report | |
 – see panoramic views on the interactive trail map |
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| The Scene: | open |
| The Scene 2: | open |
| Halfpipe: | open |
| Superpipe: | open |
| Inspiration (Beginner): | open |
| Amusement Park (Beginner): | open |
| Little Bear Camp (Beginner): | open |
| Easy Street (Low intermediate): | open |
| The Gulch (Low intermediate): | open |
| Learning Curve (Low intermediate): | open |
| The Park Run (Intermediate): | open |
| Boneyard (Intermediate): | open |
| Accelerator (Intermediate): | open |
| Expressway (Intermediate): | open |
| Gambler (Intermediate): | open |
| Central Park (Intermediate): | open |
| Backdoors (Intermediate): | open |
| Rip Cord (Intermediate): | open |
| Pipeline (Intermediate): | open |
| Short Cut (Intermediate): | open |
| Silver Connection (Intermediate): | open |
| Street Scene (Intermediate): | open |
| Outlaws Alley (Intermediate): | open |
| Hidden Valley (Intermediate): | open |
| Exhibition (Advanced): | open |
| Grizzly (Advanced): | open |
| Outlaw (Advanced): | open |
| Rips Run (Advanced): | open |
| Showtime (Advanced): | open |
| Geronimo (Expert): | open |
| The Wedge (Expert): | open |
| Bow Canyon : | - |
| Deer Canyon : | - |
| Goldmine Canyon : | - |