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This report is for: Tuesday, February 8, 2005 updated at 6:00 a.m.--------------------------

Current Conditions:
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Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are 100% open offering plenty of terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Come experience great midweek conditions with little or no lift lines!
Coverage is excellent with a 3 to 5 foot base and a mostly 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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Forecasts for today are calling for partly cloudy skies and not as cold with mostly light breezes. Highs are expected to reach into the mid 40s with overnight lows dropping into the low 20s.
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Hours of Operation for Today:
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Snow Summit: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The next night session is scheduled for Friday 2/11; weather and conditions permitting. Bear Mountain: 8:30 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:
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While some mountain roads are still closed due to storm damage, this does NOT affect Big Bear. The two main routes into the Big Bear Valley, Hwy 330/18 through Running Springs and Hwy 38 through Redlands, are both OPEN and CLEAR. Expect possible short delays Monday - Friday due to ongoing road repairs. Hwy 330/18 is the recommended route at this time with shorter or no delays. 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.