Live conditions, snowfall, lifts, trails, and webcams for Bear Mountain and Snow Summit
Snow conditions change hourly. This page tells you where to check live conditions and what to look for. For real-time data, always visit the official resort sites or call the snow hotline before heading up.
24/7 automated snow report covering both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. Updated daily.
Download the Big Bear Mountain Resort app for real-time lift status, trail maps, wait times, and push notifications for fresh snow.
| Metric | What It Means | Good Day |
|---|---|---|
| Base Depth | Total packed snow at mid-mountain — determines how many trails can open | 24"+ is solid |
| 24hr / 48hr Snowfall | New snow in the last day or two — fresh powder! | 6"+ = powder day |
| Season Total | Cumulative snowfall for the whole season | 100"+ is a good year |
| Surface Condition | What you'll actually ski on — packed powder, groomed, icy, spring, etc. | Packed powder / Groomed |
| Lifts Open | How many of the resort's lifts are running | Bear Mtn: 5+ of 7 Snow Summit: 7+ of 10 |
| Trails Open | Number of skiable runs | Bear Mtn: 20+ of 26 Snow Summit: 25+ of 33 |
Bear Mountain is the terrain park capital of Southern California with multiple progressive parks:
Snow Summit offers night skiing on select runs:
See real-time views of slopes, base area, and parking lots.
View Bear Mtn Cams →Check slope conditions, snow coverage, and base area activity.
View Summit Cams →When it snows, Caltrans may require chains or snow tires on Hwy 18 and Hwy 38. R-1 means chains required (or AWD/4WD with snow tires). R-2 means chains required on ALL vehicles. Check road conditions before heading up.