Big Bear City Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Big Bear City get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Big Bear City in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Big Bear City averages 58.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Big Bear Lake (6.9 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through May, and Feb is the snowiest month (14.3 in). A typical winter brings about 13.8 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 8.1 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Big Bear City get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Big Bear City in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Big Bear City snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Big Bear City yet this season.
Average snowfall in Big Bear City
That is more snow than 81% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the California average of 55.7 inches.
Station: Big Bear Lake (NOAA USC00040741), elevation 2058 m, 6.9 km from Big Bear City. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Big Bear City
- Big Bear Lake 58.6″/yr
- Lake Arrowhead 22.4″/yr
- Crestline 22.4″/yr
- Yucca Valley 1.7″/yr
- Phelan 61.8″/yr
- Wrightwood 61.8″/yr
- Rosamond 1.2″/yr
- California City 1.2″/yr
- Tehachapi 1.2″/yr
- Arnold 105″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Big Bear City today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Big Bear City from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Big Bear City get a year?
On average 58.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Big Bear Lake.
What is the snowiest month in Big Bear City?
Feb, with an average of 14.3 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.