Real-Time Road Updates

Plan Ahead to Save Time on the Slopes

SR-38 Road Status

At this time, CA-38 from Mill Creek Road (Middle Control Road) to Hills Ranch Road (Forest Road) will be under a FULL CLOSURE beginning January 12, Monday-Thursday from 7AM to 5PM and on Fridays, one-way flagging control will be in effect, which allows construction personnel to safely and effectively operate heavy equipment in narrow sections of the work zone. This closure will allow Caltrans crews to efficiently make repairs to culverts, basins, slopes, and debris flow barriers. The route will be open to travelers without restrictions from 5:01PM to 6:59AM and fully open on weekends. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution when traveling, as this remains an active construction zone.

CA-18 Road Closure Alert

CA-38 Road Map

road map showing ways to get to big bear mountain resort with sr-38 closure

Travel Smart this Winter

Highway 38 to Big Bear Lake is closed due to storm damage and a major mudslide back in September, with no estimated reopening date.

Travelers should use alternate routes such as Highway 18 through Lucerne Valley or Highway 330 through Running Springs and plan for extra travel time due to increased congestion.

Learn More about the Road Closure

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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