Is Big Bear Mountain snowsure?

The snowiest week in Big Bear Mountain is week 4 of December. There are typically 1.1 snowy days during this week with 11cm 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

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December6cm0.8 days
January8cm0.9 days
February6cm0.9 days
March4cm0.7 days
April2cm0.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Big Bear Mountain during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Big Bear Mountain is 2 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week. Big Bear Mountain typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2432m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (3130m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Big Bear Mountain. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the last week of March but rainy days are even rarer and you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Big Bear Mountain during week four of March with average maximum temperature 5.0°C and minimum temperature 3.3°C at the mid altitude. Typically sunny. On average, only two days each week are overcast and the other five days have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 20km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 1


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Big Bear Mountain and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Big Bear Mountain


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Big Bear Mountain and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Big Bear Mountain and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Big Bear Mountain and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

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.