Big Bear Mountain Resorts' Snow Report
April 5, 2006
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FANTASTIC FRESHIES TODAY!Storm temperatures dropped overnight around 9:00 p.m. and we are seeing accumulation of 5 to 7 inches at 5:00 a.m. and it is still snowing. Once again conditions will be fantastic so don't put away your skis and snowboards for the season yet!
HWY 38 FROM REDLANDS AND HWY 18 FROM LUCERNE VALLEY ARE OPEN WITH CHAINS REQUIRED. HWY 330 HAS CHAIN AND TIME RESTRICTIONS TODAY.Hwy 330 will be closed today through Thursday from 7:00 a.m to 6:00p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. please take caution when driving in the mountains and make sure to always carry chains. 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: Powder to packed powder
Today's Snow Coverage: Excellent on all runs
Snow Depth: 36 to 72 inch base
New Natural Snow: 5 to 7 inches
Weather Forecast: Scattered snow showers through this afternoon clearing by evening. Today's highs are expected to reach the Low 30s with overnight lows dropping into the Low 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
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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-Friday)
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.

Upcoming Events
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4/5 & 4/6 - Uniform Days at both resortsSpringFest 2006 at Bear MountainPond Skim Friday thru Sunday, April 7-9 and 14- 16April 7 Rail Jam in The SceneApril 8 Big Air Competition Central ParkApril 9 Limbo/Ollie Contest in The SceneApril 14 Big Air Competition Central ParkApril 15 Limbo/Ollie Contest in The SceneApril 16 Easter Egg Dash for Cash in The SceneDJ Slip Matt spinnin' on the deck...prize giveaways!! Registration 11:30 a.m. events 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.