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Ready to hit the slopes? Big Bear ski area opens this week
A snowboarder about to wipe out at Bear Mountain Ski Resort in Big Bear.
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Southern California’s winter sports season officially kicks off this week, with Big Bear Mountain Resort opening Thursday to skiers and snowboarders.
Opening Day: Big Bear Mountain Resort includes three ski mountains. Bear Mountain is scheduled to open Thursday. Snow Summit opens Friday. The opening date for Snow Valley is yet to be determined, but officials say “snow play” and tubing will be allowed there this weekend.
Road closure: State Route 38 between Redlands and Big Bear Lake is closed until further notice due to a mudslide. The closure is expected to add more traffic to highways 330 and 18. Resort officials suggest travelers take alternative routes and plan ahead for delays.
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