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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Brief power outages planned for Big Bear Valley on July 22 and 23
BVES says each interruption should last less than five minutes due to scheduled transmission maintenance.
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Magnitude 2.2 earthquake shakes area near Big Bear Lake
A small tremor struck about 4 miles south-southeast of town Tuesday morning, according to USGS data.
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Air Quality Alert: Big Bear Lake Hits 'Unhealthy' AQI Level
PM2.5 readings reached 160 on June 4 — but the cause and official health guidance are still needed before residents get the full picture.
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Two Pacific Tropical Systems Under Watch; Potential California Impacts Being Tracked
Forecasters are monitoring a pair of storms in the Pacific that could bring effects to California, including mountain communities like Big Bear Valley.
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