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SR-18 Junction SR-38 CLOSED @ Big Bear Dam
SUNDAY, July 25th at 10pm, a detour will be implemented on Hwy 18 east of the Big Bear Dam directing traffic through Fawnskin. The route will remain open with the use of the detour for both inbound and outbound traffic through FRIDAY, July 30th at 10am. Detour established to facilitate road and bridge construction.

Delays often occur on this route during weekends and holidays.

Construction Delays Possible at Big Bear Dam
Weekday flagging , from 7am to 5pm
(Big Bear Dam bridge replacement project)
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Travel and Traffic Information
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ROAD INFORMATION ~~ For Big Bear Valley

~HWY 330~ from San Bernardino & Highland
OPEN ~ Possible Daily Construction Delays

~HWY 18~ from Lake Arrowhead & Running Springs
OPEN ~ NO Restrictions
Enter at Waterman EXIT OFF I-210 in San Bernardino.
There are often heavy delays on this route during weekends and holidays.

~HWY 38~ from Redlands & Yucaipa
OPEN ~ NO Restrictions
BEST ALTERNATE ROUTE FOR HWY 330

~HWY 18~ from Victorville & Lucerne Valley
OPEN ~ NO Restrictions


Weather Forecast
July 28 - August 2, 2010

Wednesday...Mostly sunny in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 81 above 6000 feet to 81 to 91 below 6000 feet. Winds southeast 15 mph in the morning becoming light.
Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly clear. Lows 54 to 64 above 6000 feet to 59 to 69 below 6000 feet. Winds south 15 mph in the evening becoming light.

Thursday...Mostly sunny in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 73 to 83 above 6000 feet to 83 to 93 below 6000 feet. Light winds.
Thursday Night...Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly clear. Lows 54 to 64 above 6000 feet to 60 to 70 below 6000 feet.

Friday...Mostly sunny in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 73 to 83 above 6000 feet to 83 to 93 below 6000 feet.
Friday Night...Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly clear. Lows 55 to 65 above 6000 feet to 62 to 71 below 6000 feet.

Saturday...Mostly sunny in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 73 to 83 above 6000 feet to 82 to 92 below 6000 feet.
Saturday Night...Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly clear. Lows 54 to 64 above 6000 feet to 62 to 70 below 6000 feet.

Sunday...Mostly sunny in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 73 to 83 above 6000 feet to 82 to 92 below 6000 feet.

Monday...Mostly sunny in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 74 to 84 above 6000 feet to 84 to 94 below 6000 feet.

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BIG BEAR VALLEY & BIG BEAR LAKE ONLINE CENTRAL RESERVATION SYSTEM

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SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST -- Seasonal Conditions & Information
All STATE Highways, Resort Towns and the most popular recreation areas throughout the Greater Big Bear Valley & Big Bear Lake areas ARE OPEN to the public. For the latest ROAD information click on Highway Number below.

For Additional Information:
(909) 383-5688 U.S. Forest Service
(909) 355-8800 San Bernardino County Fire Department

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Big Bear Mountain Resorts
SNOW SUMMIT Southern California's premier mountain Resort. BEAR MOUNTAIN the nations only all-mountain freestyle park. Together, one lift ticket is good for both resorts presenting guests with 24 lifts servicing over 400 acres of developed terrain, 55 + runs, a 1700 foot vertical drop and a complimentary shuttle service between the resorts. Snow Summit & Bear Mountain offer terrain for all ability levels of SKIERS AND BORDERS.

Also Enjoy Nearby SNOW VALLEY
Order Tickets Online for Snow Valley

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SPA SAFETY ~ Private Home Rentals

Residential Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs are NOT to be used in Vacation Home Rentals
The ordinance states under the Standards and Conditions of Operation section(3)(F)(d)that the owner shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable codes regarding Fire, Building and Safety, Health and Safety and other relevant laws. "Pools, spas and hot tubs in vacation rentals fall under the definition of a public pool in the Health and Safety Code and the CA Code of Regulations; thereby, they must meet the requirements of a public pool in order to be used and must be permitted and inspected by Environmental Health Services. Additionally, according to the short-term private home rental permit application, all pools, spas, hot tubs must be locked and not for use by renters unless they have been issued a permit through this Department. County Code Enforcement shall review the applications, issue the permits, conduct inspections, and respond to the complaints. Lodging facilities house multi-families at any given time. We inspect facilities that meet the definition of a hotel/motel/lodging facility and the inspection covers general sanitation, maintenance and health and safety codes designed for the protection of public health.

County of San Bernardino
Department of Public Health
385 N. Arrowhead Ave., 2nd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0160
(909) 387-0214
DEHS Online
http://www.sbcounty.gov/dehs/general_information/swimming_pools_and_spas.htm

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BLUES FOR THE ZOO - Saturday, August 7, 2010
Celebrating 50 Years of Sanctuary with a line-up of world class Blues artists. It will be held at Big Bear Lake’s Swim Beach Outdoor Amphitheater Meadow Park. The concert will raise funds to support the Moonridge Animal Park's wildlife rehabilitaion program.
Tickets, go on sale May 1, 2010, at the Animal Park Gift Shop or ONLINE www.BigBearZoo.com/concert
$30 in advance and $35 at the gate. Performance from 3:00pm to 7:30pm, gates open 2:00pm. Fine selection of food and beverage will be available on site.

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TIRE CHAIN CATAGORIES
R-0: No chains required
R-1: Chains required, unless you have snow tires
R-2: Chains required, except on 4-wheel-drives with snow tires on all four wheels
R-3: Chains required, no exceptions

CALIFORNIA LAW: Carry tire chains at all times during winter travel in the mountains!
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HWY 330 from San Bernardino & Highland

HWY 18 from Lake Arrowhead & Running Springs

HWY 38 from Redlands & Yucaipa
BEST ALTERNATE ROUTE FOR HWY 330

HWY 18 from Victorville & Lucerne Valley....Use I-15 thru Cajon Pass

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