Big Bear Mountain Resorts Snow Report
March 8, 2006
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The resorts received 1-2 inches of light snow overnight, providing great packed powder conditions! Come up and enjoy great skiing and riding conditions! Nearly all runs are open at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain with excellent coverage and a a two- to five-foot base for great skiing and riding well into April. One lift ticket at Big Bear Mountain Resorts gives you access to two distinct resorts with 24 out of 26 lifts operating as needed and a free shuttle running between the resorts every half-hour.
HWY 330 is closed dur to a landslide - use alternate routes into Big BearHwy 330, from San Bernardino, is closed due to a landslide. Please use alternate routes Hwy 38 from Redlands and Hwy 18 from the Lucerne Valley. Hwy 38 from Redlands REQUIRES CHAINS ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 1.5 MI EAST OF FOREST FALLS BLVD TO BIG BEAR DAM. Hwy 18 from the Lucerne Valley is open with chains required on all vehicles except 4x4 vehicles with snow tires from SR189 to 6.5 mi west of SR 247 with with one-way controlled traffic at various locations from 0830 to 1530 thru Friday 3/10 due to maintenance. Always carry chains in your vehicle when driving in the mountains during winter months and have them readily accessible to checkpoint officers.

Current Weather and Conditions
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Today's snow surface: Packed powder
Today's Snow Coverage: Excellent on the open runs
Snow Depth: 24 to 60 inch base on the open runs
New Natural Snow: 1-2 inches
Weather Forecast: Isolated light snow showers are possible early. Clearing to partly cloudy and cool with northwest winds. Today's highs are expected to reach the upper 30s with overnight lows dropping into the teens.
2006/07 Screamin' Deal Season Passes on sale now! A Screamin' Deal Season Pass is your passport to a full season of fun at two of Southern California's premier winter resorts. 2006/07 Screamin Deal Season Passes are valid starting Monday, March 13, 2006 thru the end of this season and for all of the 2006/07 winter season. Snow Summit and Bear Mountain will offer skiing and riding well into April 2006. Dual Mountain Pass holders will also receive complimentary use of the Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair for the 2006 summer season (excluding Night Passes). Southern California skiers and snowboarders, in as little as 5 visits to Big Bear Mountain Resorts, your Screamin Deal Pass will pay for itself. Don't miss this great opportunity to purchase an Adult Midweek Dual Mountain Pass for as little as $249.00! Buy your pass today to take advantage of the best savings. Prices will go up after May 31, 2006.

Hours and Rates
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Regular Season rates are in effect Monday - Friday:
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. Peak Season Weekend Rates rates are in effect March 11 & 12, 2006:
Adults: $62
Young adults (ages 13-21 with valid ID ): $51
Children (ages 7-12): $25 Big Bear Mountain Resorts is issuing a $10 bounce-back voucher during Peak Season Weekends, with the purchase of an Adult, Young Adult or Child all-day lift ticket. Vouchers can be used at any ticket window through the end of the 2006/07 winter season. This offer is valid until further notice.
Resort Hours of Operation: (Tuesday)
Snow Summit Day Session: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Snow Summit Half-day Session: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30p.m.
Snow Summit Night Session: Next scheduled night session is Friday 3/10 (weather & conditions permitting)
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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3/6 -3/8 - Special Olympics at Bear Mountain
3/11 - U92.7 and Team 1010 Learn to Ski or Ride with DJ Ron T at Snow Summit
3/11 - Forum Youngbloods Slopestyle at Bear Mountain
3/11 - U92.7 and Team 1010 Learn to Ski or Ride with DJ Ron T at Snow Summit
3/11 & 3/12 - USASA GS & Slalom at Snow Summit
3/12 - 91X Van Hit at Snow Summit