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Snow Summit Mountain Resort Snow Report

California, United States Big Bear Lake
⚠ Heat Advisory · Heat Advisory issued August 2 at 12:16PM PDT until August 3 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
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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

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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.

448 FXUS65 KVEF 020739 AFDVEF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1239 AM PDT Sun Aug 2 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... * Well above normal and hazardous temperatures will continue into mid-week. * Monsoon moisture will begin to return during the second half of the week, increasing the chance of thunderstorms. && .DISCUSSION...through next Sunday. Temperatures will remain well above normal through at least the first part of the week, with highs ranging from 110 to 115 degrees in the Las Vegas Valley, 120 to 125 degrees in Death Valley, and 115 to 120 degrees along the Colorado River Valley. Several daily record high and record warm minimum temperature records remain in jeopardy over the next several days. Widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk will continue today, although the areal coverage of Major to Extreme HeatRisk should gradually decrease through midweek as the upper- level ridge responsible for the heat moves back to the east and a shortwave trough drops into the Pacific Northwest. While temperatures will begin to moderate, some areas will likely require the Extreme Heat Warning to be extended through at least Tuesday. As the shortwave pushes east later in the week, high pressure will re-establish itself over the Four Corners region, and the exact position of the ridge will determine how much monsoonal moisture we will be able to tap into. Ensemble guidance has remained consistent in showing increasing moisture levels late in the week, with PWAT values rising to around 1.25 inches across eastern Mohave County by the end of the week. This should result in a few widely scattered thunderstorms beginning Thursday, with at least isolated thunderstorm chances spreading north and west into far southern Nevada by the weekend. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 06Z Forecast Package... SW winds under 8 kts will continue through the night then become light and variable briefly after sunrise. Low and mid level flow will be stronger tomorrow, so confidence is higher in an earlier increase and shift to S-SSW flow by 18z with sustained winds 10-15 kts and gusts up to 25 kts. A more persistent and possibly stronger SW flow sets up after 22z where isolated gusts 25-30 kts may occur before sunset. Temperatures above 100 expected 17z-06z. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Daily wind pattern expected at all TAF sites tonight and tomorrow. Winds have diminished this evening and should remain under 10 kts into the morning. The exception is KDAG where W winds 10-15 kts persist for a few more hours before diminishing to 08-11 kts around sunrise. Mostly clear skies and VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period. Breezy south to southwesterly winds will return by Sunday afternoon with gusts of 20-25 knots. && .CLIMATE...Numerous climate locations have a forecast high temperature and/or forecast warm low temperature within 3 degrees of the daily record. The table below shows the daily record maximum temperature and the year the record was last set. An asterisk (*) denotes which records are in jeopardy (within 3 degrees of the forecast). MAX SUN, AUG 2 MON, AUG 3 Record(Yr) Record(Yr) Las Vegas 115(1979)* 116(1979) Bishop 108(2020)* 106(2020)* Needles 120(1993)* 119(1969)* Daggett 117(1986) 112(1992)* Kingman 105(1918)* 105(2024)* Desert Rock 109(1993)* 108(1979)* Death Valley 126(1993) 127(1993) The table below shows the daily record warm minimum temperature and the year the record was last set. An asterisk (*) denotes which records are in jeopardy (within 3 degrees of the forecast). WARM MIN SUN, AUG 2 MON, AUG 3 Record(Yr) Record(Yr) Las Vegas 91(2024)* 89(2024)* Bishop 71(2007) 66(1995) Needles 92(1980)* 93(1969)* Daggett 83(2018)* 85(1980)* Kingman 82(2008)* 80(1946)* Desert Rock 86(2000) 79(2016)* Death Valley 100(2024)* 100(1921)* && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && $$ DISCUSSION...Planz AVIATION...Moore CLIMATE...Stessman 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.

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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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