Snow & Ski Conditions Bear Mountain

The Bear Mountain snow report for Feb 21 is a 18" base depth with 5 of 7 lifts open. Please note ski conditions and snowfall at Bear Mountain are sourced directly from the ski resort and are only recorded during the official ski season's opening to closing dates.
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Recent Snowfall

  
10"5"18"0"8"0"

Base

18"
Machine Groomed

Summit

36"
Machine Groomed

Depth vs Average

60%
vs average of 30" on Feb 21
Snow Reporter Comments: SOLD OUT FOR TODAY, FEB. 21Day Lift Tickets are sold out for Saturday, February 21. There are no capacity restrictions or reservation requirements for 25/26 Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass, or Big Bear Mountain Resort season pass holders.  Half day lift tickets are not available. Guests that want to ski or snowboard today may purchase a Night Session lift ticket, valid 3PM-8:30PM, today at Snow Summit and Snow Valley.Please note: Friends & Family lift ticket discounts, birthday and military lift tickets are still available to purchase at the ticket windows.⚠️ Last updated: Saturday, February 21, 11:14AMAll snow chain and cable restrictions have been lifted.⚠️ Last updated: Saturday, February 21, 5:40AMThe storm total now sits at 41 inches. That’s nearly three and a half feet of brand-new snow stacked across the mountain. And that doesn’t even count the snowmaking crew who’ve been putting in the late-night hours to keep coverage dialed everywhere.Bensweather.com is projecting the latest series of storms to officially be over. Skies will be mostly clear and warmer this weekend as high pressure builds back over the area, daytime highs will make it back into the mid-40s today, even nearing 50 by tomorrow, with overnight lows generally in the teens, light & variable winds to 15 mph. Our weather looks dry and warmer through the end of the month. There was a potential storm around midweek, but the latest forecast models have trended much drier, instead, conditions look more spring-like out there next week as temperatures reach the 60s.Since yesterday's terrain park feature update, there's been a few changes across the resort. Hidden Valley gained a box and rail & a new Junk Yard Rainbow jib has been placed on Central Park. The Sunnyside jump on Lower Park Run has turned into a snow roller that leads into a smooth snow bank. At this time, the total terrain park feature count is at 37.Upper lot parking is SOLD OUT at Bear Mountain today (Feb. 21). Guests without a pre-purchased spot must follow onsite signage to park in the free remote lots and use the shuttle to access the resort.Bear MountainChairsChair 4: 9AM-3:30PMChair 5: 8:30AM-4PMNEW YESTERDAY Chair 6: 8:30AM-4PMChair 7: 8:30AM-4PMChair 9: 8:30AM-4PMTrailsAmusement ParkCentral ParkExpresswayHidden ValleyInspirationUpper Park RunLower Park RunEasy Street (Lower)The GulchRip’s RunExhibitionSilver ConnectionOutlawOutlaw's AlleyBoneyardGamblerPark Run (face)PipelineStreet SceneNEW YESTERDAY: AcceleratorNEW YESTERDAY: Learning CurveNEW YESTERDAY: Upper Easy StreetNEW YESTERDAY: Rip CordNEW YESTERDAY: GrizzlyNEW YESTERDAY: ShowtimeROADSR2 snow chain restrictions on CA-38, 18 via Running Springs, and 18 Lucerne Valley. Make sure you are carrying chains and check our snow chains page for full details before heading up. At this time, all roads are open but can change status at any minute due to weather, conditions, and traffic accidents. For any road questions, please call CalTrans directly at 1.800.427.7623.BOARD SALENeed new gear for all this fresh snow? The Go for the Gold sale is on at Big Bear Sports in the Bear Mountain base area with 20% off select brand new boards, boots, and bindings through February 22.Information on this page is subject to change at any time. Please check back throughout the day for the latest updates as new information becomes available.
Lifts Open
5/7 open
Runs Open
24/26 open
Beginner Runs Open
6/7
Intermediate Runs Open
12/11
Advanced Runs Open
6/6
Expert Runs Open
0/2

Resort Overview

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Dec 04
Projected Opening
Apr 19
Projected Closing
Bear Mountain is Southern California's home for year-round high-altitude adventure, with world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter and a unique 9-hole golf course in the summer. In the winter (November-April), Bear Mountain offers a combined 748 acres of skiable terrain with lifts and trails for all ability levels. Highlights include award-winning terrain parks, a recently renovated base area, and the region's largest beginner areas and highest lift-served peak (8,805 feet). Bear Mountain is part of Big Bear Mountain Resort, along with Snow Valley and Snow Summit. Where Is Bear Mountain Located? The easiest way to get to the mountain is by car, either your own or a rental. It’s about two and a half hours from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depending on traffic.

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