Big Bear Lake sits 7 feet below full pool as snowmelt season approaches
Water district officials say year-over-year levels are tracking similarly to 2025, but the final picture depends on how much snowpack melts this spring.
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Conditions
Heat advisory: San Bernardino County mountain communities below 6,000 feet face 90s through Friday
NWS San Diego has issued a Heat Advisory through 8 PM Friday for lower-elevation mountain areas, warning of dangerous temperatures and elevated risk of heat illness.
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Power outage hits Fawnskin and North Shore; restoration expected by 9 p.m.
Big Bear Valley Electric Service has issued an outage alert for the area, with crews working toward an 8–9 p.m. restoration window.
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Power outage hits Fawnskin, Bear Valley Electric responds
BVES says it is aware of the outage affecting customers throughout the community.
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California faces 440,000 acre-foot Colorado River cut under new federal drought plan
New federal guidelines taking effect this fall require California, Arizona, and Nevada to collectively reduce water use by 1.25 million acre-feet a year — and local water managers say the downstream effects are still being assessed.
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Air quality alert: Big Bear Valley under ozone warning through Friday
South Coast AQMD warns of harmful ozone levels through Aug. 28, with afternoon and early-evening hours posing the greatest risk.
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Heat advisory: Big Bear Valley under heat warning through Monday evening
NWS San Diego is warning of temperatures up to 95°F in the San Bernardino County Mountains this weekend.
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Power outages reported across Big Bear Valley
Big Bear Valley Electric Service has acknowledged outage reports as of August 20, 2026.
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Strong thunderstorm tracked near Big Bear City, NWS warns of 50 mph gusts and hail
A Special Weather Statement issued Monday afternoon puts areas northeast of Big Bear City on notice for wind damage and penny-size hail.
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Baldwin Lake residents to get door-to-door outreach on uranium contamination in drinking water
A community interest survey this summer will help determine whether a drinking water improvement project moves forward.
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Heat advisory in effect for San Bernardino County Mountains through Sunday
NWS San Diego is warning of dangerous heat and potential heat illness risk through August 9.
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Potential power outage planned for Big Bear Valley on Aug. 10
Southern California Edison maintenance could cut power to the valley for up to four hours in the early morning.
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Heat advisory in effect for Big Bear Valley through Saturday evening
The National Weather Service has issued a multi-day heat advisory for the San Bernardino County Mountains, warning of illness risk through August 8.
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Highway 247 construction project expected to cause delays near Lucerne Valley
Drivers heading through the area should plan for potential slowdowns, though full details have not yet been confirmed.
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BVES to fly drones over electrical lines on Aug. 12
Bear Valley Electric Service says the aerial filming is planned for Wednesday, but has not publicly detailed which corridors will be affected.
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Air quality alert: ozone pollution warning in effect through Sunday evening
South Coast AQMD says harmful ozone levels are expected through 8 PM Sunday — sensitive groups should limit outdoor time, especially in the afternoon.
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Heat advisory: Big Bear Valley area under NWS warning through Sunday evening
Temperatures could hit 90s to near 100°F below 7,000 feet from Thursday through the weekend.
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Heat advisory: Big Bear Valley under warming alert through Monday evening
NWS San Diego warns of multi-day heat event with limited overnight relief — watch for signs of heat illness.
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Extreme heat watch: Big Bear Valley faces dangerous temperatures through Wednesday
NWS San Diego has issued a multi-day watch covering the San Bernardino County Mountains, with highs expected in the 90s.
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Air quality alert: wildfire smoke blankets Big Bear Lake through Saturday
The South Coast AQMD is warning residents to limit outdoor exposure as fine particle pollution reaches dangerous levels in the mountains.
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