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Bear Mountain Resort Snow Report

California, United States Big Bear City
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Bear Mountain Resort -- California ski resort
Bear Mountain Resort California · Big Bear City
About this resort

Bear Mountain Resort

Bear Mountain Resort is a popular ski destination located in Southern California. With 34 trails, it offers a variety of options for skiers of all levels. The best trails for advanced skiers are Geronimo, which is the resort's steepest run, and the infamous double black diamond run, The Wall. For beginners, Chair 9 offers a gentle slope perfect for learning. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was built in the 1940s by a group of Hollywood moguls. The best apres ski bar is the Laybacks Bar, which offers a cozy atmosphere and a great selection of drinks. Overall, Bear Mountain Resort is a great place for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts of all levels.

Terrain mix: The pertinent mountain range for Bear Mountain Resort in California is the San Bernardino Mountains. The resort's main peak, Bear Peak, has an elevation of 8,805 feet. The resort features a variety of terrain, including groomed runs, terrain parks, and backcountry areas for advanced skiers and snowboarders. The resort also offers opportunities for night skiing and snowboarding.

StateCalifornia
LocationBig Bear City
Base elevation7,139 ft
Summit elevation8,806 ft
Skiable acreage748 acres
Lifts12
Runs34
Longest run10,558 ft
Opened1974
Terrain parkYes
Night skiingNo
Detailed forecast

Plan your day down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS VEF.

158 FXUS65 KVEF 020730 AFDVEF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1230 AM PDT Fri Oct 2 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... * Above-normal temperatures and quiet conditions continue into next week as high pressure dominates. && .DISCUSSION...Through Thursday A slight zonal to ridging pattern becomes more of a pronounced ridge over the weekend. This will continue our pattern of light winds and warmer temperatures. The ridging pattern will fluctuate slightly over the next week leading to some slight warming and cooling, but temperatures will continue to be on the warmer side. Expect highs around 5 to 10 degrees above average (the mid to upper 90s for most of the desert valleys, getting near 110 for Death Valley) and lows closer to 10 degrees above average (70s for most areas and in the mid 80s at Death Valley). These conditions last through the next work week with models hinting at a pattern change arriving beyond the forecast period. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Winds remain light and follow typical, daily patterns. Chance of seeing 10+ knots is 10% or less throughout the TAF period. Clear skies until high clouds move in Friday evening. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Light and diurnal wind patterns expected in most locations throughout the TAF period. Breezy conditions are forecast in the western Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin, but gusts should remain around 20 knots or less and generally be from a southerly or easterly direction. Clear skies overnight with high clouds moving in Friday afternoon and evening. && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && $$ DISCUSSION...Murdock AVIATION...Woods For more forecast information...see us on our webpage: https://weather.gov/lasvegas or follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Mountain & avalanche safety

Know before you go
Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
Carry the gear, know how to use it
Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
Mind the weather window
Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
Respect closed terrain
Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.

Track Bear Mountain Resort in the Snoflo app

Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Bear Mountain Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About Bear Mountain Resort

Where does the snow data for Bear Mountain Resort come from?

Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.

How often is the snow report updated?

Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.

What's the elevation at Bear Mountain Resort?

See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.

How is "% of normal" calculated?

Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.

What ski resorts are near Bear Mountain Resort?

See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.

Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?

Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.

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