Big Bear Lake and Running Springs, California
Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear Mountain Resort is a three-mountain operation: Bear Mountain, Snow Summit and Snow Valley. Bear and Summit are in Big Bear Lake, while Snow Valley is in Running Springs. They are separate destinations, not one connected ski hill.
- Three separate mountains
- Two different towns
- Individual base-area planning
Big Bear Mountain snow forecast
This forecast is for the Big Bear Lake area. Check each mountain's own report, especially for Snow Valley in Running Springs.
Forecast
Issued
No snow in this forecast through Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (night). Higher terrain can differ.
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026High 63°F (17°C)Low 36°F (2°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind calm (0 mph)
- Mon, Nov 9, 2026High 63°F (17°C)Low 37°F (3°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind calm (0 mph)
- Tue, Nov 10, 2026High 63°F (17°C)Low 35°F (2°C)
Sunny
Night: Clear
Wind from the northeast, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026High 63°F (17°C)Low 34°F (1°C)
Sunny
Night: Clear
Wind from the northeast, 0 to 10 mph (0 to 16 km/h)
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026High 60°F (16°C)Low 32°F (0°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the northeast, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026High 56°F (13°C)Low 33°F (1°C)
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind from the east, 5 to 15 mph (8 to 24 km/h)
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026High 54°F (12°C)Low 33°F (1°C)
Chance Rain Showers
Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Wind from the southeast, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Times are the resort’s local time.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Terrain and ability at Big Bear Mountain
Compare the individual mountain maps before choosing a day with your group. The operator's first-timer guide explains that Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are not linked by ski terrain or lifts; moving between mountains is a separate transport decision.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Put the individual mountain into your navigation and carpool plan. The winter Intermountain Shuttle serves Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, but its official page says service is paused until December 2026. Confirm the actual start date and selected-day schedule before relying on it. Snow Valley requires different transport arrangements.
Plan a meetup at Big Bear Mountain
Write 'Bear Mountain,' 'Snow Summit' or 'Snow Valley' in the invitation and identify its public base landmark. 'Meet at Big Bear' can send friends to different bases, so agree on the mountain before buying tickets or arranging a ride.
Use the meetup message planner for Big Bear Mountain to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Official mountain comparison (opens in a new tab)
- Official first-timer transport guide (opens in a new tab)
- Official mountain addresses (opens in a new tab)
- Official seasonal intermountain shuttle arrangements (opens in a new tab)
- Official 2026/27 operating hours and opening updates (opens in a new tab)
Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.
Ride Big Bear Mountain with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Big Bear Mountain with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more California mountains and riding meetups.
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