Close up of a tire with snow chains
A mountain highway being covered with a blanket of white snow during a winter snowstorm.
Snow on the concrete highway
A snowy covered road driving to the mountain resort
Drone view of a highway leading to Big Bear Lake after a winter storm that laid down fresh snow on the ground and pine trees.
Close up of a tire with snow chains
A mountain highway being covered with a blanket of white snow during a winter snowstorm.
Snow on the concrete highway
A snowy covered road driving to the mountain resort
Drone view of a highway leading to Big Bear Lake after a winter storm that laid down fresh snow on the ground and pine trees.

Real-Time Road Updates

Plan Ahead to Save Time on the Slopes
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Chain Restrictions
Roadwork
CA-18 Road Status

Construction to Improve Drainage
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 8 is in motion with a $4.9 million project to improve safety and roadway conditions at various locations along CA-18. This project will take place at various locations between Snow Valley, the Arctic Circle, and Arrowbear Drive (Postmiles 34.0 to 44.3) in San Bernardino County. Alternating lane closures with traffic control will take place from Monday through Friday until Friday, July 24. The work schedule on Monday to Thursday is 7AM to 3:30PM and 7AM to 2PM on Friday. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead to allow extra time when traveling through the area.
Project #1 - CA-18 Road Update Alert
Questions
Big Bear Mountain Resort does not own or manage any roads. We obtain road closure and snow chain restriction information from the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans). While we strive to share the information we receive, please note that we are unable to:

  • Predict whether snow chains will be required on a specific day or time
  • Recommend specific types of chains for your vehicle
  • Suggest the best day or time to travel
  • Offer services such as installing or removing snow chains

For questions or concerns about road conditions, please contact the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) directly at 1.800.427.7623.

There are multiple routes to and from Big Bear Mountain Resort. In the winter months, drivers may come across traction chain controls in the mountainous regions of California. It is advisable to keep snow chains or cables in your vehicle when traveling to Big Bear Lake during winter, as weather and road conditions can quickly and unpredictably change. Caltrans and California Highway Patrol reserve the right to prohibit any vehicle from entering a chain control area if it’s determined that traction devices do not meet CVC, Section 605 requirements.

Big Bear Mountain Resort does not install tire chains. A limited amount of snow chains will be sold at the Snow Valley Sport Shop. To guarantee chains or cables that fit your vehicle, visit your local auto parts store for tire chains availability and make sure you know how to install your traction devices before visiting BBMR to avoid delays when traveling to/from the mountains.
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Parking

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Snow Chains

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Shuttles

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