Big Bear Lake, California Weather
Big Bear Lake, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County.
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About Big Bear Lake, California
Big Bear Lake rests like a sapphire jewel in the rugged embrace of the San Bernardino Mountains, its waters reflecting the stoic grandeur of surrounding pine forests that climb towards a sky often painted in hues of cerulean and amethyst. It lies 16.4 miles north-north-east of Yucaipa, CA (from Yucaipa, CA: bearing 27°T), and is situated 4.0 miles west-south-west of Big Bear City. The air, crisp and carrying the resinous scent of cedar and fir, invigorates the senses, a stark contrast to the lower desert valleys that lie far below. Granite outcroppings, weathered and ancient, punctuate the terrain, hinting at the powerful geological forces that shaped this alpine sanctuary. The very character of Big Bear Lake is one of serene elevation, a place where the wind whispers secrets through needle-laden branches and the vastness of the heavens feels palpably close. This alpine resort town, though a haven for recreation today, carries whispers of a different past, a history interwoven with the ambition of miners and the quiet endurance of those who sought solace in its high country. The local economy, once buoyed by the promise of silver and gold, has gracefully transitioned to the welcoming of visitors drawn to its natural splendor, transforming it into a year-round destination for skiers and summer vacationers alike. The Big Bear Lake dam, a testament to early 20th-century engineering, holds back the waters that have become the heart of its identity, providing a picturesque backdrop for boating, fishing, and the simple pleasure of watching the sun dip below the western peaks, casting long, ethereal shadows across the water.
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| Location | Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, California |
| Coordinates | 34.243896°N, 116.911422°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92315 |
| Area Code | 909 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Big Bear Lake, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Big Bear Lake, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Big Bear Lake includes coordinates 34.243896°N, 116.911422°W, situated in San Bernardino County. ZIP code 92315. Telephone area code: 909. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
