Is Big Bear Mountain snowsure?
The snowiest week in Big Bear Mountain is week 4 of December. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week with 10 cm of snowfall. Check out the Big Bear Mountain Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Big Bear Mountain
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 5 cm | 0.8 days |
| January | 8 cm | 1.0 days |
| February | 8 cm | 1.1 days |
| March | 6 cm | 0.8 days |
| April | 2 cm | 0.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Big Bear Mountain during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Big Bear Mountain is 3 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week.Big Bear Mountain typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2432m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (3773m) is well above the mid altitude of Big Bear Mountain. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the first week of May and there is a 50% chance that one day will be rainy too. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Big Bear Mountain during week one of May with average maximum temperature 9.9°C and minimum temperature 8.0°C at the mid altitude. Typically sunny. On average, only two days each week are overcast and the other five days have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 14km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day.
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Big Bear Mountain Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Big Bear Mountain and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Big Bear Mountain are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Big Bear Mountain are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Big Bear Mountain are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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