Real-Time Road Updates

Plan Ahead to Save Time on the Slopes

CA-18 Road Status

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 between 7AM to 3:30PM. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead to allow extra time when traveling through the area.

CA-330 Road Status

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues the emergency project on CA-330 to repair damaged culvert, roadway, and basins near Running Springs. Sema construction will continue to perform slope stabilization tasks from Monday through Friday between 7AM to 3:30PM from East Fork City Creek to Live Oak Drive. Crews will continue to perform one-way traffic control throughout the work zone in order to repair slopes and conduct stabilization practices. At Postmile 34.80, crews will begin to install a new culvert and install a new asphalt berm to help protect the slope. At Postmile 37.10, crews are finalizing the geogrid installation to a once compromised slope. Drivers, please be mindful when passing through the construction zone and reduce your speed when near work areas for the safety of crews and other drivers on the route.

CA-18 Road Update Alert

CA-330 Road Update Alert

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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