Big Bear Mountain Resorts Snow Report
March 23, 2006
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Winter is far from over at Big Bear Mountain Resorts!

Nearly 1 1/2 feet of fresh powder fell over the runs over the weekend and through Tuesday. All runs are open with incredible Mid-winter packed powder conditions.

All runs are open with incredible mid-winter packed powder conditions and excellent coverage over a 3- to 6-foot base. With the best skiing and riding of the season, this is a week you won't want to miss! Make plans to spend your spring break at Big Bear Mountain Resorts with GREAT skiing and riding well into April! Buy your 2006/07 Screamin' Deal Season Pass today and take advantage of the new snow and fantastic 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 and clear with no restrictions. Hwy 330 is closed for maintenance. Hwy 330 will be closed for maintenance Thursday 3/23 from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday 3/24. Hwy 330 will reopen at 3:00 p.m. on Friday for the weekend. Alternate routes into Big Bear include Hwy 38 from Redlands and Hwy 18 from the Lucerne Valley. Always carry chains in your vehicle when driving in the mountains during the winter months. Keep in touch with this report or call Caltrans at 1-800-427-ROAD for updated road information.

Current Weather and Conditions
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Today's snow surface: Machine-groomed packed powder
Today's Snow Coverage: Excellent on all runs
Snow Depth: 36 to 72 inch base
New Natural Snow: about 1 1/2 feet fell from last weekend's storm.
Weather Forecast: Mostly clear and warmer with light north breezes. Today's highs are expected to reach the upper 40s 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
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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.

Upcoming Events
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3/24 & 3/25 - Power 106 Van Hit at Bear Mountain
3/24 & 3/25 - KGB Super Bus Trip at both resorts
3/25 - Planet Earth Outerwear's Shop Wars at Bear Mountain
3/26 - KGB Super Bus Trip at both resorts
3/26 - Indie 103 live band at Bear Mountain