This report is for: Saturday, April 9, 2005 updated at 6:00 a.m.
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Current Conditions:
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The resorts received an inch of new snow overnight!
The season is winding down but there is still time to take advantage of the best spring skiing and snowboarding in years! Bear Mountain & Snow Summit will be open through Sunday April 17, 2005 with limited operations and then it will be day to day based on demand. If you keep coming, one or both of the resorts will remain open. Nearly all runs are open at both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit providing over 50 trails for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Coverage is excellent on a 1 1/2 to 4 foot base with a snow surface that is machine groomed hard pack that may soften depending on today’s temperatures.

Spring Promotion - Come take advantage of the terrific skiing and riding conditions at Big Bear Mountain Resorts! With every all-day lift ticket purchased (Adult, Young Adult and/or Child) receive a $10 Bounce back coupon for your next visit this season! The coupon is only valid through the end of this 2004/2005 season.

2005/2006 Screamin' Deal Season Passes are on sale now! Passes are valid NOW through the end of the 2004/2005 winter season and for the entire 2005/2006 winter season! Purchase your pass before May 31, 2005 for the best savings of the year!
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Today's Forecast:
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Forecasts are calling for mostly to partly cloudy skies and colder temperatures with northwest winds and some snow flurries possible early. Highs are expected to reach into the upper 30s with overnight lows dropping into the mid 20s.
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Hours of Operation for Today:
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Snow Summit: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bear Mountain: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Road Conditions:
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Chains are required on all vehicles except for those with 4-WD and snow tires on Hwy 330/18 through Running Springs and on Hwy 38 through Redlands. Remember to always carry chains in your vehicle when traveling in the mountains and have them readily accessible to checkpoint officers. Contact CalTrans at 1-800-427-ROAD for the latest on road conditions before heading to the resorts.