Snow Summit

The traditional skier's side of Big Bear, with cruising terrain, night skiing, and a quick LA drive.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
376m (1,234ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,510m (8,235ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,134m (7,001ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
254cm (100in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
31
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
11
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
240 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
12%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
48%

Best For

Families

When to go

Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.

Snow Summit's heaviest snowfall and deepest snowpack both land in February.

peak monthJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Feb
Snowpack
peaks Feb
Typical season
Nov – Apr

Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).

Location

Snow Summit sits in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California, above the town of Big Bear Lake. This is high country in an otherwise dry, sun-baked region, a mid-mountain setting east of the LA basin with a continental, inland feel.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Ontario CA (ONT), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.

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