Big Bear Mountain ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner

California, United States · Base 7,120 ft · Summit 8,809 ft · Vertical 1,690 ft

Updated Nov 15, 2026, 22:00 UTC: usually opens around Nov 22.

Big Bear Mountain snow report

Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 8 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.

Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

Opens ~Nov 22

Opens around Nov 22 with 8 in. in the 7-day forecast, most Thursday with 6 in.

On the Ikon Pass for beginners and intermediates at 144% of normal, choose weeks of Jan 3 and Feb 28.

Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

30% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 43% intermediate and 27% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.

Big Bear Mountain is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.

■ Beginner 30% · ■ Intermediate 43% · ■ Advanced 27%

26 mapped runs (about 8 miles) and 11 lifts.

Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.

On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.

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Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.

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