Snow Summit Mountain Resort Snow Report
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Snow Summit Mountain Resort
Snow Summit Mountain Resort is a renowned ski resort located in California, United States. With over 240 acres of skiable terrain, it is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. The resort boasts of some of the best trails, including the Olympic and Miracle Mile, which are perfect for advanced skiers. Interestingly, Snow Summit Mountain Resort was the first American ski resort to allow snowboarding in 1983. For beginners, the resort offers the perfect environment to learn skiing, with gentle slopes like the Upper Westridge and Easy Street. The best apres ski bar at Snow Summit Mountain Resort is the Slopeside Speakeasy, known for its delicious food, drinks, and live music.
Terrain mix: Snow Summit Mountain Resort is located in the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. The resort is part of the larger Big Bear Mountain Resort, which also includes Bear Mountain.
The pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of Snow Summit Mountain Resort include:
1. San Bernardino Mountains: Snow Summit is situated in the San Bernardino Mountains, which are part of the Transverse Ranges in Southern California.
2. Summit Run: This is the main ski run at Snow Summit Mountain Resort, stretching from the summit down to the base area. It offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
3. Westridge: This area of the resort features more advanced terrain and is popular among expert skiers and snowboarders.
4. The Wall: Known for its steep and challenging terrain, The Wall is a favorite among advanced skiers looking for a thrilling descent.
5. Chair Lifts: Snow Summit has several chair lifts that provide access to the various runs and terrain features on the mountain, including the high-speed quad Summit Express lift and the beginner-friendly Bear Bottom Beginner Area lift.
Overall, Snow Summit Mountain Resort offers a diverse range of terrain and skiing experiences for visitors to enjoy in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains of California.
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.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
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.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS VEF.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Snow Summit Mountain Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Pine Knot
- Pineknot Campground
- Pineknot Family Campground
- Buttercup Group Camp
- Buttercup Group Campground
- Big Bear Military
Fishing spots
Parks
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 Snow Summit 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 Snow Summit Mountain Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Snow Summit Mountain Resort
Where does the snow data for Snow Summit 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 Snow Summit 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 Snow Summit 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.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Snow Summit Mountain Resort.