📷 Big Bear Mountain Resort
North America
Big Bear Mountain Resort
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Nov 22
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:03 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Big Bear Mountain Resort is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Nov 22). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 16:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Big Bear Mountain Resort is located in Southern California’s San Bernardino Mountains and encompasses both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. The resort offers over 400 acres of skiable terrain, terrain parks, and a variety of runs suitable for all ability levels. Visitors benefit from modern amenities, including multiple dining options, equipment rentals, and ski and snowboard lessons, while the resort’s proximity to Los Angeles makes it a popular destination for day trips and weekend getaways. Its signature experiences include extensive terrain parks and a vibrant alpine atmosphere.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Big Bear Mountain Resort
Lifts
28
Skiable area
748 ac
Longest run
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(60 total)
Beginner
8
13% of terrain
Intermediate
28
47% of terrain
Advanced
24
40% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad2
- Quad chair4
- Triple chair4
- Double chair5
- Surface lift8
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Avalanche Mountain Bar – Known for its energetic après-ski scene, Avalanche Mountain Bar offers live music, craft cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders looking to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
California & Sierra Nevada region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 04:03 PM UTC
Base
2176m
Temp
22.9°C
Wind
4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
2430m
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Wind
4km/h
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Summit
2684m
Temp
19.6°C
Wind
4km/h
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14-Day Forecast
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Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Big Bear Mountain Resort (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 4:03 PM
Today 22 / 147.2mm | Sat, Aug 22 24 / 140.9mm | Sun, Aug 23 24 / 130.3mm | Mon, Aug 24 24 / 13 | Tue, Aug 25 25 / 14 | Wed, Aug 26 26 / 14 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 17 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 19 | 23 | 13 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 34 | 32 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2684m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
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22.1°
14.3°
11 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
23.5°
13.5°
9 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
24°
13.2°
9 km/h
Mon
24
🌤️
23.6°
13.1°
10 km/h
Tue
25
🌤️
24.7°
13.7°
15 km/h
Wed
26
☀️
25.9°
13.7°
13 km/h
Thu
27
☁️
25.8°
13.3°
9 km/h
Fri
28
⛅
26.3°
14.6°
9 km/h
Sat
29
☀️
26.3°
14.7°
14 km/h
Sun
30
☀️
25.6°
14.5°
17 km/h
Summit elevation (2684m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:03 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 241cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 111cm full-season avg
241cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Big Bear Mountain Resort Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 123cm with an average of 35 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 8.9cm | 3 days | 1cm | 7cm | 6cm |
| December | 18.9cm | 6 days | 2cm | 10cm | 9.1cm |
| January | 27.3cm | 6 days | 4cm | 14cm | 10.2cm |
| February | 31.9cm | 7 days | 5cm | 17cm | 12.3cm |
| March | 22.1cm | 7 days | 4cm | 12cm | 8.6cm |
| April | 7.8cm | 4 days | 1cm | 7cm | 3.8cm |
| May | 2.6cm | 1 days | 0cm | 2cm | 2.8cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 22, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Big Bear Mountain Resort, ERA5 season snowfall median was 112 cm (44 in), about 25% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
112 cm
10 El Niño winters · 25% above median
All-season median
89 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 112 cm | 47 cm – 244 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 89 cm | 55 cm – 115 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 50 cm | 30 cm – 168 cm | 2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Big Bear Mountain Resort
- Where is Big Bear Mountain Resort?
- Big Bear Mountain Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Big Bear Mountain Resort?
- Big Bear Mountain Resort runs from a base elevation of 2,176 m (7,139 ft) to a summit of 2,684 m (8,806 ft), giving a vertical drop of 508 m (1,667 ft).
- How big is Big Bear Mountain Resort?
- Big Bear Mountain Resort has 748 acres (303 hectares) of skiable terrain, 60 marked runs and 28 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Big Bear Mountain Resort?
- Big Bear Mountain Resort is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Big Bear Mountain Resort get in a typical season?
- Big Bear Mountain Resort averages Based on the official historical snowfall data from Big Bear Mountain Resort, the most recent typical annual snowfall for Bear Mountain is approximately 100 inches / 254 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
