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Snow Summit Mountain Resort Snow Report

California, United States Big Bear Lake
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Snow Summit Mountain Resort -- California ski resort
Snow Summit Mountain Resort California · Big Bear Lake
About this resort

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.

StateCalifornia
LocationBig Bear Lake
Base elevation7,001 ft
Summit elevation8,199 ft
Skiable acreage240 acres
Lifts14
Runs31
Longest run6,598 ft
Opened1952
Terrain parkYes
Night skiingYes
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.

843 FXUS65 KVEF 020550 AFDVEF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 950 PM PST Sun Nov 1 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... * Numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue through late afternoon before tapering off this evening. Brief heavy rain and lightning will be possible. * Conditions dry out on Monday with northerly breezes. Temperatures will start slightly below normal early in the week and climb slightly above normal by next weekend. && .DISCUSSION...through next weekend. Broad shield of subtropical moisture and steady moderate to locally heavy rainfall has shifted eastward this afternoon to become focused more across eastern Arizona. Overnight rainfall totals across our region range from a tenth-of an inch or less across the Western Mojave Desert and the valleys of Inyo County, to roughly 0.25-0.75 across the eastern Mojave Desert including Las Vegas. The heaviest rainfall from the event has focused across eastern Lincoln and Mohave Counties, where widespread rainfall totals of 1.5-4 inches have been observed. Heavy rain across the Big Sandy watershed have led to near record flows in Burro Creek and the Big Sandy which are ongoing this afternoon. Modest instability developing ahead of the trough axis is currently fostering thunderstorm development across the Death Valley and Amargosa Valley regions that will continue to develop towards the Spring Mountains through the afternoon with localized heavy downpours. A few storms will also develop across northwest Arizona along a developing precipitation axis. All this activity will gradually wane through the evening with the loss of daytime heating and the trough axis shifting east. The remainder of the week ahead looks fairly benign with dry conditions. Temperatures will start out slightly below normal but climb slightly above normal by next weekend as heights rise across the region. Lookout for some patchy fog in the cooler valleys the next few mornings with ideal radiational cooling conditions taking place and elevated moisture levels persisting across the region. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 06Z Forecast Package... CIGs around 6kft are expected to persist through 07Z before dissipating and becoming clear overnight. A light rain shower also can`t be ruled out with the probability remaining less than 20%. Northwest winds around 8 knots are also expected to persist overnight and through Monday morning before weakening and turning northeasterly in the afternoon. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...For the 06Z Forecast Package...A few isolated showers and CIGs around 6kft will persist through 08Z over Lincoln, Clark, and Mohave counties before skies clear. West to northwest winds will persist overnight around speeds generally less than 10 knots; however, KDAG will see a few gusts exceeding 15 knots at times overnight. Just a few clouds around 10kft Monday along with winds generally less than 10 knots, except for the lower Colorado River Valley where northerly gusts to 15 knots will occur. && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && $$ DISCUSSION...Outler AVIATION...Gorelow 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 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.

FAQ

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.

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