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Fire Alert
Wind Advisory in Effect Until 1 PM
A Wind Advisory is in effect until 1:00 PM PDT Saturday, April 4 for the Big Bear Valley area. East winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph are expected through midday. Conditions ease this afternoon. Use caution on mountain roads and secure loose outdoor items.
National Weather Service
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Eagle Pip Watch Begins as Jackie and Shadow's Eaglet Starts to Emerge
The first pip of the 2026 hatching season was confirmed on Thursday afternoon, April 3, in one of Jackie and Shadow's two eggs. The eaglet has broken through the internal membrane and is breathing air — full emergence typically follows within 24 to 48 hours of the initial pip. This is the couple's second clutch of the season; their first two eggs were lost earlier this year. More than 20,000 people have been watching the live nest cam around the clock. Big Bear Valley is holding its collective breath.
Watch live nest camThe San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust has entered a limited purchase agreement with a developer for Moon Camp, a 63-acre property near Big Bear Lake that contains the 140-foot Jeffrey pine where Jackie and Shadow have nested for years. Friends of Big Bear Valley — the nonprofit behind the popular Eagle Nest Cam — is partnering on the campaign and calling on fans and community members nationwide to donate. The deadline to raise $10 million is July 31, 2026. Conserving the parcel would permanently protect the nest tree and its surrounding habitat from development.
Bear Valley Community Healthcare has added a new dialysis machine, allowing patients with chronic kidney disease to receive treatment locally rather than making the lengthy drive to lower-elevation facilities. Access to on-mountain dialysis is especially vital during winter months when road conditions make off-mountain travel hazardous. The addition is expected to improve outcomes and reduce travel burdens for Big Bear's most medically vulnerable residents.
The City of Big Bear Lake has officially begun updating its General Plan, the foundational policy document that will shape land use, transportation, housing, and community character through mid-century. A General Plan Advisory Committee with appointed community members has been formed to guide the multi-year process. Residents interested in influencing the city's long-term direction are encouraged to track upcoming public engagement opportunities through the city's website.
Big Bear Restaurant WeekToday
All week · Participating restaurants throughout Big Bear Lake
Live Music: Bread & Butter DuoToday
TBD · 40754 Village Dr, Big Bear
Big Bear Farmers Market
TBD · 42900 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake
High Alti-Tuesdays — Live Music and Specials
TBD · 40754 Village Dr, Big Bear
NE 0 mph
Today
61° / 33°
Sunny with a cold morning — 27 degrees at dawn — warming into the low 60s by afternoon. East winds build through midday under a Wind Advisory that expires at 1 PM, then ease into evening. A pleasant spring afternoon once the wind settles.
Sunday
67° / 36°
Monday
66° / 36°
Tuesday
67° / 35°
Wednesday
64° / 32°
Thursday
53° / 28°
Friday
52° / 27°
Cone zone work from East Fork City Creek to Live Oak Drive ran through Friday, April 3 and has now concluded. No traffic control expected today.
One-way traffic control with flagging in effect Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weather permitting. No restrictions on weekends.
Carry tire chains at all times during winter travel in the mountains.
Big Bear City Community Services District Board — Regular Meeting
5:00 PMAgenda
Big Bear Fire Authority Board of Directors — Regular Meeting
5:00 PM
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Board — Regular Meeting
3:00 PMAgenda
City of Big Bear Lake City Council — Regular Meeting
5:00 PMAgenda
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics — April 18
The annual Polar Plunge returns to Big Bear Lake on Saturday, April 18. Participants run, walk, or dance into the chilly waters of Big Bear Lake to raise funds for Special Olympics Inland Empire. A minimum $50 donation is required to participate. Visit specialolympics.org to register.
Summer Season Opens at Big Bear Mountain Resort — April 18
Big Bear Mountain Resort transitions to summer on Saturday, April 18 with the opening of Snow Valley's Bike Park and Bear Mountain's Golf Course and Driving Range. Downhill mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, and a nine-hole alpine golf experience at 7,000 feet will all be available from opening day forward.
Overdose
Fire/EMS*(STAGE) / LEONARD LN, Sugarloaf
Hemorrhage/Laceration
Fire/EMSMARIN RD, Big Bear Lake City
Allergic Reaction-not alert
Fire/EMSRIDGECREST DR, Big Bear Lake City
Abdominal Pain-BLS
Fire/EMSW SHERWOOD BLVD, Big Bear City
Unknown Type Fire
Fire/EMSN SHORE DR, Big Bear City
Data from Big Bear Fire & SB County Sheriff