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❄️There is heavy snow in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow. Be sure to plan ahead and be prepared. Always Carry tire chains, snacks and water, extra blankets, jackets and keep your cellphone charged. Check the forecast and road conditions before heading up.
**Correction to last post
SR-38 E/B is shut down at Bryant St. An additional closure will be set up at Angelus Oaks. Residents of Mountain Home Village and Forest Falls may evacuate down bound or up bound on SR-38 towards Mentone or Big Bear.
A blizzard warning is in effect in the San Bernardino County Mountains. Be aware that mountain conditions are currently at R-3. This means all vehicles must be equipped with tire traction devices. This is not a normal storm.
❄️ The Whole Mountain Is R2 Conditions Right Now! Please come prepared when driving to mountain areas in the winter months especially after snow storm, always bring chains with you no matter what. Heavy traffic on the mountain right now so plan ahead. Please drive slow and safe
🚧 UPDATE ON CLOSURES 🚧
Hwy 18 is currently closed from Kuffel Canyon to the Big Bear Dam. If you are in Running Springs, you are able to get out but you will not be allowed back in. Additionally, Hwy 330 remains closed from Highland Ave to Live Oak Dr.
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❄️The snow is here. If possible, avoid travel until the road conditions improve. If you need to travel, be sure to drive slow and safely. Also use your chains when traveling in the mountains. ❄️
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#safetyservicesecurity
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⚠️Southbound State Route 18 at Upper Bonnie Wee
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⚠️Reminder⚠️
This is the last week for State Route 18 closure from Snow Valley to Big Bear Dam. It will be closed from Monday (10/18) to Thursday (10/21) from 9am to 3pm. Plan ahead and use State Route 18 from Lucerne Valley or State Route 38.
On 04-29-2020 at approximately 9:25 am. The Arrowhead area office received multiple calls of a vehicle doing donuts in front of the CHP office and the Fire Department. An officer located the vehicle and contacted the driver. The driver was arrested and booked for DUI.
ROAD CLOSURES AS OF 11:30 AM:
SR-18 between the Mitsubishi Plant (Lucerne Valley) and Delta Way.
SR-38 between Bryant St. and Hatchery Rd.
SR-18 remains closed between Green Valley Lake Rd. and the Big Bear Dam.
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#Caltrans8
@Caltrans8
#runningsprings
After evaluating the roadway conditions it was determined that the escort efforts would need to be put on hold. Please be patient as we continue to clear more snow and create a safe space for the residents, essential supplies, and commodities. Monitor social media for any updates
Remember when navigating through the scenic San Bernardino mountains, safety should always come first!
When fog rolls in, use your fog lights or low beams, and ease up on the gas pedal. Let's keep our mountain drives safe and enjoyable for everyone.
SR-38 closure update:
The closure at Lake Williams Dr. remains in place
The closure at Valley of the Falls has been moved above Angelus Oaks to Middle Control Rd.
Reminder. State Route 18 from Big Bear Dam to Snow Valley will be closed Monday to Thursday from 9am to 3pm. This will be the last week for this closer.
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⚠️Reminder⚠️
State Route 330 will be closed on May 17th (Monday) and 18th (Tuesday) from 9am to 4pm for roadway maintenance. Planning ahead and use alternate routes. Thank you. @ CHP - Arrowhead
Just a reminder, Chain Control is in effect in the San Bernardino Mountains. If you are planning on driving be sure to have you chains and drive slow for your safety and others.
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June 8th to June 26th - Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm. State Route 18 from postmile 37.0 to postmile 44.33 (Snow Valley to Big Bear Dam) will be closed for scaling operation. Plan ahead and use alternate routes. Thank you.
Caltrans begins rock scaling week of June 8 for two weeks on SR18 between Snow Valley Resort and Big Bear Lake. SR18 will be closed during work hours. Use SR18 from Lucerne or SR38 from Redlands/Mentone for detour to Big Bear.
#rocksacling
#essentialworkers
State Route 18 (SR 18) is closed between Snow Valley Ski Resort and Big Bear Dam in the San Bernardino Mountains due to multiple rock slides. The closure will be in effect for an unknown duration, possibly until tomorrow. A detour is available on SR 38 or SR 18 from Lucerne.
SR-18 is now OPEN between Big Bear and Lucerne Valley. Please use caution for fire crews and equipment still in the area.
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⚠️ Reminder Tomorrow Sep 9th at 5:00AM Starts The State Route 330 Closure. The 330 Will Be Closed From Highland Ave to Live Oak Dr for 12 days. Alternate Routes Will Be State Route 18 or State Route 38.…
State Route 330 from Highland Ave to Live Oak Dr is still closed due to a fatal traffic collision. Avoid the area. Use alternate routes (SR-18 or SR-38).
The whole mountain is at R2 condition. Also State Route 18 from Rim Forest to State Route 189 will be closed with unknown duration because of a jackknife big rig. Be careful out there and take it slow. @ CHP - Arrowhead
Had a great day with Charles Hoffman Elementary School with their annual paint the snow plow. Make sure you look out for Caltrans and County Public Works trucks around the area with their new designs. Thank you Charles Hoffman Elementary School for the invitation this year
Last Night We Congratulated Officer Williams For CHP Arrowhead Officer Of The Year. Huge Thanks To Big Bear Elks Lodge
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For Hosting The 59th Annual Law Enforcement appreciation Night. We Also Wanted To Thank Chief Dance For Coming Out & Helping Us Celebrate.
Traffic collision with major injuries at State Route 18 at Visalia Ave in Lucerne Valley. If you leave Big Bear and use the backside State Route 18 towards Lucerne Valley, expect delay and use alternate route.
Had a great weekend at he the annual Special Olympic Polar Plunge in Big Bear. The Ice Chippers had a great turnout. Thank you to
@ChpRiverside
Officer chp_south_la Officer, chp_ranchocucamonga Captain, Officers,…
This past weekend we had our open house/ car show. We had a great time. Thank you to all that helped make it happened. Thank you to Assistant Chief Parker, the K-9 unit and the commercial unit for being part of our open house this year. Hope to see you all next year.
Avoid the area.
State Route 38 is closed at Sugar Pine Circle to Bryant Street from the El Dorado Fire. Use State Route 18 if you are planning on leaving Big Bear this weekend.
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SR-18 remains closed between Lucerne Valley and Big Bear as crews continue to cleanup the 'Plant Fire'. Please use either SR-38 or SR-18 to/from Running Springs as an alternate route.
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#bigbear
#victorville
Maximum Enforcement Period Started today at 6:01 pm and runs through Sunday 11:59 pm. During this time we will be looking for impaired drivers, aggressive driving, seatbelt violations and distracted drivers. Don’t ruin you holiday with a DUI.
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#DriveSober
Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest travel days, which will increases the dangers from impaired drivers. For this maximum enforcement period, our officers will be on the lookout. Drive safely and report drunk drivers. Have a great Labor Day weekend!
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We're two weeks away from National Night Out. Thursdays are the best days to be in Twin Peaks On August 3rd beginning at 4:00pm we will be in the front parking lot of the
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station with first responders, and community organizations. Come out and join us!
State Route 18 is open but everyone must take Old Waterman Canyon Road. Advised to still take State Route 138 or State Route 330 to get down the mountain. Expect delays. Always keep an eye out for emergency vehicles. Fire update approximately 200 acres burned with 20% contained.
With lots of snow in the forecast and it being the busiest travel day of the year make sure you are well prepared when traveling to mountain areas. Always bring chains and check weather and traffic conditions before traveling. Call the Caltrans road conditions # 1-800-427-7623.
Join the CHP Arrowhead and the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station for Coffee and Carve with a Cop!
At Snow Valley Mountain Resort
February 21st, 2020
8:30am to 9:30am: Coffee with Officers☕️
9:30am: Ski with Officers ⛷
We can't wait to see you there!
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⚠️State Route 189 will be closed from Lake Gregory Drive to Daley Canyon Road for approximately 12 hours due to emergency power line repair. Avoid the area. Use SR-330 if you are planning on heading to Arrowhead. ⚠️
PLEASE SLOW DOWN. Vehicle was traveling a high rate of speed yesterday on State Route 18 at Snow Valley and lost control. The vehicle collided into the dirt embankment and a large tree. The driver and passenger was extracted from the vehicle and air flighted with major injuries
As of 2/17 at 9:40 PM:
SR-38 and SR-18 between Big Bear and Lucerne Valley are both OPEN. Use caution for snow and vehicles blocking the road. If you don’t need to travel, please stay off of the roads.
#bigbear
#caltrans
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@Caltrans8
Fatal Hit and Run, Vehicle vs Pedestrian, collision on SR-330 at 3,000 ft level on January 17th at 6:38 PM. If you witnessed the collision or have any information, please contact CHP Arrowhead at (909) 867-2791.
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃. Reminder the mountain area is still currently under R-2 road condition. California Highway Patrol will be looking for impaired drivers and reckless drivers during this Maximum Enforcement Period.
Join us and the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station for coffee, skiing and conversation. At Snow Valley Mountain Resort on March 5th starting at 8:30 am.
Hope to see you there.
State 18 & State Route 38 from Big Bear Dam to Lucerne Valley - Chain Control has been lifted.
State Route 18 & State Route 38 from Big Bear Dam to Hatchery Drive - Also Chain Control has been lifted.
Caltrans is finishing up the construction/signal light on State Route 330 at West Fork City Creek Bridge. The signal light was removed yesterday but use caution in the area because their is a flagging operation…