Bear Mountain Snow Report
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Bear Mountain
Bear Mountain Ski Resort, located in Southern California, offers 34 trails and 4 terrain parks spread across 748 acres. The best trails are considered to be Geronimo, which is the resort's signature run, and the beginner-friendly Easy Street. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was the first in the country to allow snowboarding in 1983. For beginners, it's recommended to take the Bear Mountain Ski School's beginner package to learn the basics. The best après ski bar at Bear Mountain is considered to be the Black Diamond Tavern, which offers live music, craft beer, and a cozy atmosphere.
Terrain mix: Bear Mountain Ski Resort in California is located in the San Bernardino Mountains and is part of the larger Southern California mountain range. The resort features several different mountain aspects, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain. Some of the specific mountain aspects at Bear Mountain include:
- Bear Peak: The highest point at the resort, offering advanced and expert runs with challenging terrain and steep slopes.
- Goldmine Mountain: A popular area for intermediate skiers and snowboarders, with a variety of groomed runs and terrain parks.
- Showdown Mountain: Known for its beginner-friendly slopes and gentle terrain, perfect for those new to skiing or snowboarding.
- Geronimo Ridge: A favorite among advanced skiers and snowboarders, featuring steep pitches and moguls for a more challenging experience.
Overall, Bear Mountain Ski Resort offers a diverse range of mountain aspects and terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels to enjoy.
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 Bear Mountain -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Bear Mountain Resort
- Snow Summit Mountain Resort
- Snow Valley Ski Resort
- Trinity Mountain Resort
- Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts
Campgrounds
- Big Bear Military
- Buttercup Group Campground
- Buttercup Group Camp
- Pineknot Family Campground
- Pineknot Campground
- Pine Knot
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 Bear Mountain 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 reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Bear Mountain
Where does the snow data for Bear Mountain 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?
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?
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 Bear Mountain.