Snow Showers have continued on and off throughout the day in Big Bear, but have been light with little to no additional accumulation on the Valley floor. Snow is expected to continue overnight with several inches of new snow.

As far as road conditions, all roads leading into and around the Big Bear Valley are currently open with NO chain restrictions at this time. Please remember that there will be icy spots – drive slowly and with caution.

Road and Weather conditions can change rapidly. Always carry chains and be prepared for emergencies.

RS Vacations will continue to update as conditions change.

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It looks as if winter may finally be arriving here in Big Bear. It has been raining throughout the day, however temps are dropping and it is starting to turn to a wet snow (4:15 PM). We will try to keep you updated as conditions change.

Highway 18 is closed from Running Springs to Big Bear due to rock slides and will remain closed throughout the night. You will need to use Highway 38 through Redlands or Highway 18 through Lucerne Valley. Please drive carefully and carry chains!

If you are looking for a cabin in the Big Bear Area, please visit out website at RSVacations.net to choose from a great selection of cabins.

Here are the latest Weather and Road Conditions:

Weather courtesy of BensWeather.com

Current Road Conditions (4:15 PM – 2/28/14)   From kbhr 93.3

State Route 38 (Big Bear City to Redlands)
Open – use caution road debris is some areas – No Chains Required – R0 

State Route 18 (Big Bear City to Lucerne Valley)
Open – No Chains Required R0

State Route 18 (Big Bear Lake to Running Springs)
Closed due to debris in roadway – opened briefly at 3:30 pm – now closed again until at least tomorrow morning. – No Chains Required – R0
ALTERNATE ROUTES TO AND FROM BIG BEAR ARE SUGGESTED DURING THIS STORM 

Highways in the Big Bear Valley
Open – No Chains Required – R0 

Highway 330 (Running Springs to Highland)
Open – No Chains Required – R0

Caltrans Chain Control Requirement Levels:

R-0: No Restrictions
R-1: Chains or snow tread tires required. Snow tires must have a tread depth of 6/32″ with an M&S imprint on the tire’s sidewall.
R-2: Chains required on all vehicles, except four-wheel drives or all-wheel drives with snow tread tires on all four wheels. Four-wheel drives must carry chains in the vehicle. If you have four-wheel drive, engage it. Use 4-Low only if your vehicle becomes stuck.
R-3: Chains required on all vehicles, no exceptions.

IT’S THE LAW: Carry tire chains at all times during winter travel in the mountains!

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