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
Terrain and ability at Big Bear
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 Intermountain Shuttle connects Bear and Summit, but does not serve Snow Valley; check current transport and ticket details before planning a multi-mountain visit.
Plan a Big Bear meetup
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 to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Big Bear 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
Updated Sat, 7:55 PM PDT
- OvernightLow 38°F
Rain Showers
Wind E 5 to 15 mph
- SundayHigh 52°F
Rain Showers
Wind SW 5 to 25 mph
- Sunday NightLow 31°F
Rain Showers Likely
Wind SW 15 to 20 mph
- Columbus DayHigh 44°F
Rain Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Wind SW 10 to 20 mph
- Monday NightLow 26°F
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Wind SW 5 to 10 mph
- TuesdayHigh 50°F
Sunny
Wind W 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 30°F
Clear
Wind NE 5 to 10 mph
- WednesdayHigh 58°F
Sunny
Wind N 5 to 10 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 34°F
Clear
Wind NE 5 to 15 mph
- ThursdayHigh 61°F
Sunny
Wind NE 10 to 20 mph
- Thursday NightLow 36°F
Clear
Wind NE 10 to 15 mph
- FridayHigh 63°F
Sunny
Wind NE 10 to 20 mph
- Friday NightLow 37°F
Mostly Clear
Wind NE 10 to 15 mph
- SaturdayHigh 64°F
Sunny
Wind NE 5 to 20 mph
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.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . 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)
Ride Big Bear with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Big Bear 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.