Rain in Orange County!

Hey boarders its raining here in Orange County. That means snow in our local Mountains!! Here is an update on the conditions!!
Mountain High:


Monday

Hi: 33 °f / 28 °f (base/top)
Lo: 25 °f / 21 °f (base/top)

Sky Condition:
Mostly cloudy skies and light/ scattered snow showers in the early morning. Skies become cloudy by mid to late morning, with cold temperatures and very strong south/ west winds. Numerous moderate to heavy snow showers are expected mid morning through afternoon, with areas of blowing and drifting snow. Snow showers become lighter and more spotty by evening.

Precipitation:
Snow definite, with snow levels starting at 4,500 feet in the morning, rising to near 6,000 feet in the heaviest showers (late morning/ afternoon), then dropping to near 5,000 feet late.

Snow Potential:
13 to 17 inches of snowfall. Snow making potential; Good at the base, good up top.

Wind:
Increasing to S/ W at 20 to 40 gusts to 60mph.

Bear:


The heavy winter weather system has settled into Big Bear. So far we've received a 1 to 2 new snow and forecasts expect 1 to 2 feet of fresh snow by tomorrow! The snowmaking is really good and combined with all of this natural snowfall more lifts and runs will be open soon! Snow Summit and Bear Mountain have a total of more than 70 park features, 12 available lifts, and 16 open runs. Take advantage of some of the best early season riding and skiing in years! Area Use Tickets are just $45 for Adults, $38 for Young Adults and $15 for children, and kids 6 and under are FREE with a paying adult. Remember, one ticket is good for BOTH resorts.
Hours of Operation: Day Session: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Half-Day Session: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ticket Availability: Plenty

Live Weather
Base Temperature: 29°F
Summit Temperature: 27°F
Base Humidity: 101%
Summit Humidity: 104%
Snowmaking: on
Wind Speed: 4 mph
(12/7/09 10:34am)
Current Conditions
New Snow: Yes- 1 to 2 inches of natural snow with 1-2 feet possible today. Snowmaking is in full force and will continue as conditions permit.
Snow Coverage : Very good. Please use caution near the run edges.
Snow Surface : Machine groomed packed powder
Snow Depth : 18 to 24 inches
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