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This report is for: Saturday, February 5, 2005 updated at 6:00 a.m.
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Current Conditions:
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All runs are open at both resorts offering a wide variety of terrain on over 55 runs. Coverage is excellent with a 3 to 5 foot base and a machine groomed packed powder surface. For a detailed list of runs and lifts open each day, please visit our websites at snowsummit.com and bearmountain.com. Please note that lifts and runs will be open as business volumes warrant and conditions permit.
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Today's Forecast:
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The resorts have made lots of new snow over the last week! Come up and enjoy another beautiful day in Big Bear! Forecasts for today are calling for partly cloudy skies, warmer temperatures and light breezes. Highs are expected to reach into the upper 40s with lows dropping into the mid 20s.
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Hours of Operation for Today:
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Snow Summit: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Night session is scheduled for tonight from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; weather and conditions permitting. Bear Mountain: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Regular season rates are in effect Sunday through Friday and peak season rates are in effect on Saturdays ONLY in February.
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Road Conditions:---
Hwy 330/18 through Running Springs and Hwy 38 through Redlands are both OPEN and clear, providing two routes into the Big Bear Valley. We recommend that you use Hwy 38 this weekend to avoid traffic congestion. Hwy 18 through the Lucerne Valley remains closed due to storm damage. Keep in touch with this report or contact CalTrans at 1-800-427-ROAD for updated road conditions, as they can change at any time. Remember to always carry chains in your vehicle when traveling to the mountains and have them readily accessible to checkpoint officers.