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
Skiable Area
97ha (240ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable 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
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.
- 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
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