5:41 am, February 3, 2012
We've been making snow at every opportunity and last night was a great night with 6,000 GPM on average throughout the entire mountain. Our snow coverage and quality is better than any other SoCal mountain. Just come see for yourself to believe how good it really is. Follow this
LINK to learn more about the science behind making quality snow.
We have
Night Session tonight and Saturday night from 3-9:30pm and Westridge undergoes a special evening groom during night session giving you the freshest terrain since first chair.
Lift tickets are at regular season rates today. This Saturday and Sunday lift tickets prices will be at Peak Weekend rates.
| Lift Hours of Operation: |
Day session 8:30am-6pm; Half Day 12pm-6pm. Night Session- 3-9:30pm Half Night Session 7-9:30pm All hours are weather and conditions permitting and subject to change. NOTE: Some runs may be closed or will open later this morning due to snowmaking. |
| Ticket Availability: |
Plenty |
| Live Weather |
| Base Temperature: |
21°F |
| Summit Temperature: |
26°F |
| Base Humidity: |
92% |
| Summit Humidity: |
43% |
| Snowmaking: |
on |
| Wind Speed: |
3 mph |
| (Current Live Weather as of 2/3/12, 10:55pm.) |
| Current Conditions |
| New Snow |
Yes. Great night of snowmaking. Snowmaking will continue as conditions permit. |
| Snow Coverage : |
Very good |
| Snow Surface : |
Ranges from machine groomed packed powder to hard pack. |
| Snow Depth : |
1 to 3 feet |
| Real Snow. Real Close. Real Deal. Learn more about our world-class snowmaking. |
| Road Conditions |
| 3 Ways to Big Bear- Get detailed driving directions. |
Hwy. 330: (Running Springs)  |
Open- No chains required at this time |
Hwy. 38: (Redlands)  |
Open- No chains required at this time |
Hwy. 18: (Lucerne Valley)  |
Open- No chains required at this time |
| Operating Hours – Snow Summit |
| Day Session |
| Monday-Friday: |
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.* |
| Weekends and Holidays: |
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.* |
| Half-Day Session |
| Monday-Friday: |
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.* |
| Weekends and Holidays: |
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.* |
| *When night session is offered, day session and half-day session are extended to 6:00 p.m. Hours of operation may vary due to business volume and/or adverse weather conditions. |
| Night Session |
| Most Friday, Saturday and Holiday Evenings: |
3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.** |
| Half-Night Session |
| Most Friday, Saturday and Holiday Evenings: |
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.** |
| Scheduled Night Sessions: Friday Nights through March 2, 2012. All Friday Nights are regular rate. Saturday Nights through March 10, 2012. All Saturday Nights are Holiday/Peak Weekend rate. Scheduled Holiday/Peak Weekend Night Sessions: February 4 & 11, 18 & 19, and 25, 2012; March 3 & 10, 2012. |
| **All night session hours are weather permitting and subject to change, especially early and late season. Please call ahead to confirm schedule. Night session is offered at Snow Summit only. |
| Holidays: February 18–20, 2012. Peak Weekends: Saturdays and Sundays through Mar. 11, 2012 |
| Operating Hours – Bear Mountain |
| Day Session |
| Monday-Friday: |
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Weekends: |
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Peak Weekends and Holidays: |
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Half-Day Session |
| Monday-Friday and Weekends: |
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Peak Weekends and Holidays: |
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Note: Operating hours and schedules are subject to change. |
| Holidays: February 18–20, 2012. Peak Weekends: Saturdays and Sundays through March 11, 2012. |
| Run Report |
 – see panoramic views on the interactive trail map |
| Summit Run (Low intermediate) |
Open |
| Miracle Mile (Intermediate) |
Open |
| Bear Bottom (Beginner) |
Open |
| Timber Ridge (Intermediate) |
Open |
| 7-Down (Intermediate) |
Open |
| Log Chute (High Intermediate) |
Open |
| Off Chute (Intermediate) |
Open |
| Side Chute (Advanced) |
Open |
| Perfect Pitches (Intermediate) |
Open |
| Sugar Pine (Intermediate) |
Open |
| Sideshow (Intermediate) |
Open |
| Pipe Dream (Intermediate) |
Open |
| Jo’s (Intermediate) |
Open |
| Tommi’s (Intermediate) |
Open |
| Olympic (Expert) |
Open |
| The Wall (Expert) |
Open |
| Dicky’s (Advanced) |
Open |
| Ego Trip (Intermediate) |
Open |
| East Why (Intermediate) |
Open |
| Westridge (Intermediate) |
Open |
| Zzyzx (Intermediate) |
Open |
| Last Chance (Low intermediate) |
Closed- snowmaking |
| Mainstream (Low intermediate) |
Open |
| Cruiser (Low intermediate) |
Open |
| Sundown (Low intermediate) |
Open |
| Skyline Creek (Low intermediate) |
Open |
| So what did you think? |
We want to hear about your experience today at Snow Summit. Follow the link: http://www.snowparktech.com/survey/ to fill out your SPT Parks survey. You will be entered into a monthly drawing for an SPT hat, SPT t-shirt, and a lift ticket* to the SPT Park resort of your choice! |
| Lifts Report – Lift hours may vary based on business volume and/or adverse weather conditions |
| Chair 1 East Mtn Xpress: |
Open |
| Chair 2 All Mtn Xpress: |
Open |
| Chair 3: |
Open |
| Chair 4: |
Open |
| Chair 5: |
Stand-by |
| Chair 6: |
Open |
| Chair 7: |
Open |
| Chair 8 |
Open |
| Chair 9: |
Open
|
| Chair 10: |
Open |
| Chair 11: |
Stand-by |
| Moving Carpets: |
MC#3- Open; MC#1 & 2- Stand-by |
