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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.

537 FXUS65 KVEF 180527 AFDVEF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1026 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... * Expect strong winds, blowing dust, and cooling temperatures through Monday as a trough moves across the region. && .DISCUSSION...through Sunday. Southwesterly winds have begun to develop across the forecast area and they will continue to strengthen throughout the afternoon. The cold front is still just to the north of the area but will begin to push into the northern fringes during the early afternoon hours in places like Bishop and Tonopah. The front should push through the Las Vegas Valley between 7pm and 8pm with the winds shifting abruptly to the northwest. Based on the latest trends with surface pressure gradients and upper level support, the strongest winds should be over Inyo, Esmeralda and Nye Counties where gusts could exceed 70 mph. Keeping an eye on satellite imagery for blowing dust potential and there is beginning to be some hints of blowing dust coming off of some dry lake beds in Mineral County. We`ll be watching this closely everywhere this afternoon and evening but particulary in Death Valley National Park and southern Nye Counties. The wind products look in good shape and no changes have been made. Expect widespread gusts between 40 and 55 mph as well as stronger gusts in excess of 60 mph in parts of southern Nevada and southeastern California. Drivers should be prepared for hazardous crosswinds and blowing dust, and boaters should be aware of waves between 2 and 4 feet on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu with potential for higher waves behind the front in the Overton Arm and Lake Mohave tonight. Showers (40-80% probability) and even an isolated thunderstorm with a couple hundred J/kg of CAPE in place across eastern Lincoln and northern Mohave Counties during the afternoon and early evening hours. This strong spring system will exit quickly on Monday and take the stronger winds with it but some gusty northerly winds will linger down the Colorado River Valley throughout the day on Monday. Temperatures will be noticeably cooler areawide on Monday and about 10 degrees below their seasonal normals. That will be short lived as temperatures will climb steadily during the week, reaching back to normal levels by Wednesday and 5 to 10 degrees above normal by late week and into the weekend. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Gusty south to southwest winds will continue through the morning hours gusts of 30 to 40 knots likely. Winds will gradually diminish through the morning. Periods of low-level turbulence can be expected through the midday Monday. No significant ceilings or visibility concerns are expected through the TAF period For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Strong winds will continue across much of the region through the morning Monday at Las Vegas Valley TAF sites, while strong winds gusting to 30+KT will persist through the day in the Colorado River Valley. No significant ceilings or visibility concerns are expected through the TAF period. && .FIRE WEATHER...Gusty southwesterly winds will continue to strengthen across much of the area this afternoon before a frontal passage causes a shift to the north to northwest this afternoon and evening. There will be widespread gusts between 40 and 55 mph with isolated stronger gusts of 60 to 70 mph+. The strongest winds are expected in Inyo, Esmeralda and Nye Counties. Precipitation is not expected outside of eastern Lincoln County and far northern Mohave County this afternoon and early evening with a few lightning strikes not our of the question (20% probability). Minimum humidity falls to the 10 to 20 percent range this afternoon. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions continue where fuels are receptive and a Red Flag Warning remains in effect for northwestern Arizona until 8 PM MST this evening. && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && $$ DISCUSSION/FIRE WEATHER...Czyzyk AVIATION...Planz 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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