Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino Mountains through 5 a.m. today
as of 9:00 p.m. PT · National Weather ServiceNews
Conditions news from Big Bear Valley, cited and current.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino County Mountains, with southwest gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible from 5 AM Sunday until 5 AM Monday.
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NWS San Diego has issued a Flood Watch for the San Bernardino County Mountains from Saturday evening through Sunday at 8 PM, with rainfall rates up to 1 inch per hour possible.
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SCE has flagged a potential PSPS from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, driven by high winds and fire conditions — and if SCE cuts its lines, most or all BVES customers could lose power.
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Big Bear Valley Electric Service says an unplanned outage struck some Village customers around 3 p.m. Tuesday, and crews have not been able to estimate when power will return.
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A small pre-dawn tremor struck about 2 miles north-northwest of Big Bear City, with no damage or felt reports confirmed locally.
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A 9:20 PM reading from Bigbearweather.com showed calm conditions with no rain, light winds, and high humidity heading into the night.
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Many residential routes will shift to new collection days under a rebalanced Monday–Friday schedule — here's how to find out when your pickup moves.
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Bear Valley Electric Service is warning customers of a 7.5-hour outage tied to scheduled maintenance on Southern California Edison transmission lines — with a specific advisory for residents who rely on medical equipment.
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The potential outage period has grown — SCE's Public Safety Power Shutoff window for Bear Valley Electric Service customers now stretches from 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 through 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, and strong winds could push it even further into next week.
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Bear Valley Electric Service says Southern California Edison could cut power to some or all BVES customers between 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and 3 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Big Bear Valley Electric Service says most homes have been restored, but a small number of customers in the Metcalf Bay area remain without power as of 9:15 a.m.
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An active incident near 40870 Big Bear Blvd may affect traffic in the area.
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Big Bear Valley Electric Service customers may lose power briefly during a 7 a.m.–5 p.m. window while the utility supports Southern California Edison line maintenance.
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Conditions at Big Bear were comfortable at 59°F with light winds and no rain as of 9:20 PM on September 7, 2026.
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The lake stood at 63'8" on August 20 — seven inches lower than a year ago — as boat launches trail last year's pace and a YMCA camp director asked the board to consider a no-wake zone in Boulder Bay.
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The county is urging residents to stay cool, hydrate, and check on vulnerable neighbors as temperatures climb through the week of September 6.
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State officials have confirmed harmful algal blooms across Big Bear Lake, and the toxins they produce are dangerous enough to hospitalize people and kill pets — here's what to watch for and how to stay safe.
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Bear Valley Electric says 90% of major outages trace back to Southern California Edison's transmission lines — not local failures — leaving residents with nearly two days of lost power in 2025 alone.
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CHP has responded to a crash at the SR-330 and I-210 junction in San Bernardino, a key gateway for travelers heading to and from Big Bear Valley.
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CHP has an open traffic hazard incident logged at the intersection as of September 4, 2026 — drivers should use caution in the area.
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