Big Bear Mountain Resorts Snow Report
March 21, 2006
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Winter's not over yet! Last night the resorts received 4 to 5 inches of new snow in addition to the 7 to 10 inches of snow that fell since last weekend and more snow is in the forecast for today!

All runs are open with incredible mid-winter packed powder conditions and excellent coverage over a 3- to 6-foot base. With the best skiing and riding of the season and more snow in the forecast, this is a week you won't want to miss! Make plans to spend your spring break at Big Bear Mountain Resorts with GREAT skiing and riding well into April!

Buy your 2006/07 Screamin Deal Season Pass today and take advantage of the new snow and fantastic conditions. Your Screamin Deal Season Pass can pay for itself before the end of this season and you will still have the entire 06/07 winter season at Big Bear Mountain Resorts to ski and ride for FREE!

Hwy 38 from Redlands and Hwy 18 from the Lucerne Valley are open with chains required on all vehicles except 4-wheel drive with snow tires. Hwy 330 is closed for maintenance.

Hwy 330 will be closed for maintenance Tuesday 3/21 thru Thursday 3/23 from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday 3/24. Hwy 330 will reopen at 3:00 p.m. on Friday for the weekend.

Alternate routes into Big Bear include Hwy 38 from Redlands and Hwy 18 from the Lucerne Valley. Always carry chains in your vehicle when driving in the mountains during the winter months. Keep in touch with this report or call Caltrans at 1-800-427-ROAD for updated road information.

Current Weather and Conditions
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Today's snow surface: Machine- groomed packed powder to fresh powder
Today's Snow Coverage: Excellent on the open runs
Snow Depth: 36 to 72 inch base on the open runs
New Natural Snow: Yes, 4 to 5 inches and still snowing.
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy and cold with scatttered snow showers possible through the day. Today's highs are expected to reach the Low 30s with overnight lows dropping into the Teens.