Real-Time Road Updates

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Chain Restrictions
Roadwork
CA-18 Road Status

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) alerts the public that Dry Creek Maintenance crews will be conducting a crack sealing operation on CA-18 in the San Bernardino Mountains. This crack sealing operation will be performed on Monday, May 11 to Sunday, May 17 from 9AM to 3:30PM with one-way flagging control placed in various areas between Green Valley Trail by Snow Valley to Big Bear Dam in the Arctic Circle. Dry Creek crews will be focusing on the Snow Valley passing lanes and the northbound passing lanes in the Arctic Circle.

CA-38 Road Status

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) advises the public that the emergency project on CA-38 near Angelus Oaks will be suspended until further notice. The project includes reconstructing a washout of the roadway, installing and repairing culverts, clearing heavy debris from overfilled basins, stabilizing undermined sections of the road, rebuilding slopes, and completing scaling operations. Caltrans and Riverside construction crews have addressed the major issues necessary to safely reopen the roadway. During the suspension period, Caltrans will be updating the project designs and project scope of work. State Route 38 will remain fully open to the traveling public.

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. 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.
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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