Big Bear Mountain Resorts Snow Report - March 10, 2006

Winter returns to Big Bear with very cold temperatures and incredible powder conditions!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The resorts received a surprise 3 to 4 inches of light dry snow last night as a very cold low pressure system moved in earlier than expected. Snow showers, heavy at times, are expected through Sunday providing epic powder conditions for the weekend!

Nearly all runs are open at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain with excellent coverage and packed powder to fresh powder conditions over a a two- to five-foot base for great skiing and riding well into April. One lift ticket at Big Bear Mountain Resorts gives you access to two distinct resorts with 24 out of 26 lifts operating as needed and a free shuttle running between the resorts every half-hour.
Chains are required on all vehicles except4-wheel drive with snow tires on all roads into the Big Bear Valley - HWY 330 will reopen at 3:00 p.m. TODAY until 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 20th. Alternate routes into the Big Bear Valley include Hwy 38 from Redlands and Hwy 18 from the Lucerne Valley. Hwy 18 from the Lucerne Valley offers the least amount of mountain driving. Always carry chains in your vehicle when driving in the mountains during winter months and have them readily accessible to checkpoint officers.

Current Weather and Conditions
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Today's snow surface: Packed powder to fresh powder
Today's Snow Coverage: Excellent on the open runs
Snow Depth: 24 to 60 inch base on the open runs
New Natural Snow: 3 to 4 inches overnight and still snowing
Weather Forecast: Cloudy and cold with gusty winds. Scattered snow showers are expected throughout the day and increasing overnight. Today's highs are expected to reach the upper 20s with overnight lows dropping to single digit temperatures.
2006/07 Screamin' Deal Season Passes on sale now! A Screamin' Deal Season Pass is your passport to a full season of fun at two of Southern California's premier winter resorts. 2006/07 Screamin Deal Season Passes are valid starting Monday, March 13, 2006 thru the end of this season and for all of the 2006/07 winter season. Snow Summit and Bear Mountain will offer skiing and riding well into April 2006. Dual Mountain Pass holders will also receive complimentary use of the Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair for the 2006 summer season (excluding Night Passes). Southern California skiers and snowboarders, in as little as 5 visits to Big Bear Mountain Resorts, your Screamin Deal Pass will pay for itself. Don't miss this great opportunity to purchase an Adult Midweek Dual Mountain Pass for as little as $249.00! Buy your pass today to take advantage of the best savings. Prices will go up after May 31, 2006.

Hours and Rates
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Regular Season rates are in effect Monday - Friday:
Adults: $49
Young adults (ages 13-21 with valid ID ): $39
Children (ages 7-12): $19 Children 6 and under are always free with a paying adult. Peak Season Weekend Rates rates are in effect March 11 & 12, 2006:
Adults: $62
Young adults (ages 13-21 with valid ID ): $51
Children (ages 7-12): $25 Big Bear Mountain Resorts is issuing a $10 bounce-back voucher during Peak Season Weekends, with the purchase of an Adult, Young Adult or Child all-day lift ticket. Vouchers can be used at any ticket window through the end of the 2006/07 winter season. This is the last peak weekend of the season.
Resort Hours of Operation: (Friday)
Snow Summit Day Session: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Snow Summit Half-day Session: 12:30 p.m. to 6:00p.m.
Snow Summit Night Session: 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; weather and conditions permitting.
Bear Mountain Day Session: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bear Mountain Half-day Session: 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events
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3/11 - U92.7 and Team 1010 Learn to Ski or Ride with DJ Ron T at Snow Summit
3/11 - Forum Youngbloods Slopestyle at Bear Mountain
3/11 - U92.7 and Team 1010 Learn to Ski or Ride with DJ Ron T at Snow Summit
3/11 & 3/12 - USASA GS & Slalom at Snow Summit
3/12 - 91X Van Hit at Snow Summit