The Snow Summit snow report for Dec 28 is a 12" base depth with 2 of 10 lifts open. Please note ski conditions and snowfall at Snow Summit are sourced directly from the ski resort and are only recorded during the official ski season's opening to closing dates.
Snow Reporter Comments: Last updated: Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 9:17AM ptChair 2 will open sometime today!Last updated: Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 9AM ptDay lift tickets for today (Sunday, December 28) are sold out. Option is to buy a Night Session lift tickets (3PM–8:30PM) at Snow Summit, which are still available.Last updated: Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 6AM ptSnow Summit is open for skiing and snowboarding from 8:30AM-8:30PM. There are 2 terrain park features: a ride-on box and tube located on Upper Summit Run. We truly appreciate your patience this past week. Operations have been a day-by-day decision as we navigate early-season conditions. With limited terrain comes limited lift tickets, and we did sell out of day lift tickets yesterday. Be sure to purchase yours online in advance so you don’t miss out. Pass holders do not need to make a reservation.Be sure to catch Biggie (our mascot) this week. He's located in his shack in the base area and ready for free photos and hugs. His schedule:10AM-10:30AM12:30PM-1PM1:30PM-2PM3:30PM-4PMMore dates and info are available on the Biggie's Den page.Winter may be taking the scenic route this season, but we’re finally seeing colder evening temperatures, which means our snowmaking team is back in action. While Mother Nature hasn’t exactly been generous so far, our crew has been working hard to make winter happen whenever conditions allow.We’ve added new photos taken Saturday, December 27 around 6:30AM, now live on the homepage of our website. You can also check out our live webcams to see the noticeable progress the slopes made in just one night of snowmaking.Looking ahead, daytime temperatures are expected to stay in the low 40s over the next few days, with nighttime lows dipping into the low 20s. If everything lines up, snowmaking will run as long as possible to build base depth and, hopefully, open additional lifts and terrain next week. If snowmaking goes well tonight, we can see CHair 2 open tomorrow (Monday).Another system is on the radar for the New Year’s Eve Party and Torchlight Parade on Wednesday. At the moment, it’s trending toward rain, but forecasts can change as we get closer. Stay tuned and check back often. This is the best place for real-time Snow Summit updates.
Snow Summit is Southern California's home for year-round scenic getaways and outdoor experiences, with world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter and mountain biking, hiking, and family-friendly base area activities in the summer. During the winter months (November-April), Snow Summit offers 240 acres of skiable terrain with lifts and trails for all ability levels. Drop in at 8,200 feet and experience the best that SoCal has to offer. The fun doesn't stop at Snow Summit. Check out Big Bear Mountain Resort's additional alpine venues, including Snow Valley and Bear Mountain.
The mountain resort sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet in the San Bernadino Mountains, grants access to varied terrain via 11 lifts and provides an average 100 inches of annual snowfall. The top elevation of 8,200 feet gives skiers and riders access to 1,200 feet of vertical drop. Other on-mountain activities include a tube park and night skiing.
Where Is Snow Summit Located?
Snow Summit’s base area rests within one mile of Big Bear Lake and is a two-hour drive from Los Angeles. Snow Summit is a convenient option for flyers thanks to its close proximity to Ontario International Airport, which is located 60 miles west of the ski area.
