Plan Ahead to Save Time on the Mountain!
There are three routes to and from Big Bear Lake, CA. In the winter months, drivers may come across traction chain controls in the mountainous regions of California. It is advisable to keep snow chains or cables in your vehicle when traveling to Big Bear Lake during winter, as weather and road conditions can quickly and unpredictably change. Caltrans and California Highway Patrol reserve the right to prohibit any vehicle from entering a chain control area if it’s determined that traction devices do not meet CVC, Section 605 requirements. To guarantee chains or cables that fit your vehicle, visit your local auto parts store for tire chains availability and make sure you know how to install your traction devices before visiting the mountains to avoid delays when traveling to/from the mountains.
Access BBMR’s Real Time Road Conditions to prepare for your adventure up the mountain.
For questions or concerns about road conditions, please contact the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) directly at 1-800-427-7623.
Bear Mountain Resort
Snow Summit Resort
Snow Valley Resort
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