Big Bear Mountain Resorts Snow Report
March 29, 2006

4 to 6 INCHES OF NEW SNOW FELL OVERNIGHT This spring storm has brought with it 4 to 6 inches of snow overnight to add to the 2 inches of new snow we received on Monday night.

Scattered showers are forecasted for this morning with a few isolated showers in the afternoon. Winter's far from over at Big Bear Mountain Resorts with well above average snow pack for spring! All runs are open with excellent coverage and well above average snow pack for spring. The resorts expect to offer great skiing and riding through Easter and likely longer. Come up and take advantage of fantastic spring conditions! Buy your 2006/07 Screamin' Deal Season Pass today and take advantage of the fantastic spring 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 will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Please use alternate routes Hwy 38 from Redlands and Hwy 18 from the Lucerne Valley to get to the resorts. Keep in touch with this report or call CalTrans at 1-800-427-ROAD for updated road conditions.

Current Weather and Conditions
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Today's snow surface: Fresh heavy powder to machine groomed soft packed powder
Today's Snow Coverage: Excellent on all runs
Snow Depth: 36 to 72 inch base
New Natural Snow: 4-6 inches overnight.
Weather Forecast: Scattered snow showers in the morning with an isolated showers in the afternoon. Today's highs are expected to reach the Low 40swith overnight lows dropping into the Upper 20s.
2006/07 Screamin' Deal Season Passes are valid NOW thru the end of this season and for all of the 2006/07 winter season!A Screamin' Deal Season Pass is your passport to a full season of fun at two of Southern California's premier winter resorts. Snow Summit and Bear Mountain will offer GREAT skiing and riding well into April 2006. Thanks to the tremendous amount of snow the resorts have received, 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! Dual Mountain Pass holders will also receive complimentary use of the Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair for the 2006 summer season (excluding Night Passes). Don't miss this great opportunity to purchase an Adult Midweek Dual Mountain Pass for as little as $249.00! Buy your pass today for the best savings and to take advantage of the fantastic conditions. Prices will go up June 1, 2006.

Hours and Rates
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Regular Season rates are now in effect daily:
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.
Resort Hours of Operation: (Monday - Thursday)
Snow Summit Day Session: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Snow Summit Half-day Session: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Snow Summit Night Session: Not scheduled.
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.