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ROADS AND TRAFFIC

Updated: 09:00 AM v2.5
Run Spr to Highland (330): 20 mins

Highland to Run Spr (330): 21 mins

Big Bear to Run Spr (18): 21 mins

Run Spr to Big Bear (18): 22 mins

Big Bear to Redlands (38): 67 mins

Redlands to Big Bear (38): 68 mins

Big Bear to Lucerne (18): 34 mins

Lucerne to Big Bear (18): 35 mins

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Road Conditions Page: Click Here

LATEST INCIDENTS

09:15 PM ACCIDENT NO INJURIES (LAKE ARROWHEAD )
08:46 PM FALL VICTIM (BIG BEAR LAKE)
08:15 PM TRAFFIC HAZARD (LAKE ARROWHEAD )
07:02 PM FALL VICTIM (SUGARLOAF)
06:36 PM SMOKE CHECK (JOSHUA TREE )
06:22 PM COMMERCIAL ALARM (BIG BEAR LAKE)
06:12 PM PUBLIC SERVICE (BIG BEAR LAKE)
06:10 PM TRAFFIC ACCIDENT (RUNNING SPRINGS )
05:30 PM TRAFFIC ACCIDENT (SAN BERNARDINO )
04:16 PM FALL VICTIM (BIG BEAR LAKE)

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SCM ROAD CONDITIONS

SOCALMOUNTAINS REALTIME ROAD CONDITIONS

ROADS UPDATED AT: 09:00 AM

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[SOCALMOUNTAINS.COM ROADS v8.95]

RUNNING SPRINGS TO HIGHLAND: 20 mins [0 min Delay]

HIGHLAND TO RUNNING SPRINGS: 21 mins [1 min Delay]
ROAD OPEN
NO CHAIN RESTRICTIONS

RUNNING SPRINGS TO BIG BEAR: 22 mins [1 min Delay]

BIG BEAR TO RUNNING SPRINGS: 21 mins [0 min Delay]
ROAD OPEN
NO CHAIN RESTRICTIONS

BIG BEAR TO REDLANDS: 67 mins [1 min Delay]

REDLANDS TO BIG BEAR: 68 mins [2 min Delay]
ROAD OPEN
NO CHAIN RESTRICTIONS
HIGHWAY 38 IS NOW OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY (WEATHER AND CONDITIONS PERMITTING) THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 4TH. BEGINNING ON MONDAY JANUARY 5TH SR38 WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7AM AND 5PM MONDAY-FRIDAY. SR38 WILL BE OPEN FOR TRAVEL BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5PM AND 7AM. ON WEEKENDS SR38 WILL REMAIN OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY (SO IT WILL REOPEN ON FRIDAYS AT 5PM AND NOT CLOSE AGAIN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONDAY AT 7AM). THIS SCHEDULE WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THE CLOSURE AREA REMAINS THE SAME: MILL CREEK ROAD TO HILLS RANCH ROAD.

BIG BEAR TO LUCERNE VALLEY: 34 mins [0 min Delay]

LUCERNE VALLEY TO BIG BEAR: 35 mins [0 min Delay]
ROAD OPEN
NO CHAIN RESTRICTIONS

CHAIN RESTRICTIONS SUMMARY
[SOCALMOUNTAINS.COM ROADS v9.2]

HWY 18 (Lucerne)      : NO CHAIN RESTRICTIONS
HWY 18 (Arctic Circle): NO CHAIN RESTRICTIONS
HWY 18 (Arrowhead)  : NO CHAIN RESTRICTIONS
HWY 38  : NO CHAIN RESTRICTIONS
HWY 330: NO CHAIN RESTRICTIONS
HWY 138: NO CHAIN RESTRICTIONS
HWY 173: NO CHAIN RESTRICTIONS
HWY 189: NO CHAIN RESTRICTIONS

FOR DETAILED CHAIN RESTRICTIONS CLICK HERE

R1=2WD Vehicles must have M+S Tires, must carry chains
R2=2WD Chains Required, 4WD must carry chains
R3=Chains required on ALL vehicles!

RECENT TRAFFIC INCIDENTS AS OF: 09:00 AM

NO RECENT TRAFFIC INCIDENTS

DETAILED CHAINS RESTRICTIONS AS OF: 09:00 AM
(Data obtained from Caltrans database)
R1=2WD Vehicles must have M+S Tires, must carry chains
R2=2WD Chains Required, 4WD must carry chains
R3=Chains required on ALL vehicles!
(List below created by Socalmountains.com custom software)

NO CHAIN RESTRICTIONS AT THIS TIME

CALTRANS ROAD WORK AS OF: 09:00 AM

ROAD WORK IN PROGRESS

NO CURRENT ROADWORK FOUND

CALTRANS SIGNBOARDS AS OF: 09:00 AM

Westbound I-10 near BANNING (RIV 10 WB [010.32] Highland Springs Rd (37))
STRONG WINDS
AHEAD

Eastbound SR-60 near RIVERSIDE CO (RIV 60 EB [008.69] RUBIDOUX BLVD (6))
MINUTES TO
CA-7422 MIN
I-1028 MIN

Westbound SR-60 near MORENO VALLEY (RIV 60 WB [015.70] HEACOCK (56))
STRONG WINDS
AHEAD

Eastbound I-10 near REDLANDS (SBD 10 EB [027.50] E/O MT VIEW (59))
CA-243 24 MIN
CA-62 37 MIN

Westbound SR-60 near POMONA (SBD 60 WB [000.85] W/O PIPELINE AVE. (50))
ROAD WORK
AHEAD

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SCM ALERT🚨
32 minute(s) ago

You too Walker!

Walkermuggz
1 hour(s) ago

G’morning Scm and friends. Stay dry and have fun today.

SCM ALERT🚨
2 hour(s) ago

WEATHER UPDATE:
Big Bear City is now reporting RAIN. Temp 39F

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9 hour(s) ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Sleekysheek
Kdyer61
Big Bear Mom
KrazyKristin
Have a great day from all of us at SCM!

LM3
11 hour(s) ago

Thank you Benny!

Benny ⭐
12 hour(s) ago

I always use Tomas for firewood. Usually a good selection and decent prices. Of course you'll pay a premium this time of year, but fair cords! 951-492-9825

LM3
14 hour(s) ago

Good evening, any recommendations to purchase a core of firewood near Baldwin Lakes/Shay area? Thank you!!

SCM ALERT🚨
16 hour(s) ago

@SBSOTwinPeaks:
Deputies Proactively Patrol OHV Trails in Crestline and Lake Arrowhead to Educate Riders and Enforce OHV Laws [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
20 hour(s) ago

[CHP DISPATCH] RUNNING SPRINGS - ROCKS IN ROADWAY HIGHWAY 18 / HIGHWAY 330
UPDATES: [Click Here]

Walkermuggz
20 hour(s) ago

Getting a little light rain in the falls.

SCM ALERT🚨
20 hour(s) ago

[CHP DISPATCH] SAN BERNARDINO - SLIDE ON ROADWAY 3436 HIGHWAY 330 S SBD 34.40
UPDATES: [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
20 hour(s) ago

[CHP DISPATCH] SAN BERNARDINO - REPORTED FIRE HIGHWAY 330 N / HIGHLAND AVE
UPDATES: [Click Here]

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21 hour(s) ago

SCM: Weather Alert was just activated! Details: [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
23 hour(s) ago

CALTRANS UPDATE:
SBCO: EB/WB SR-38 one-way traffic control between Forest Road and Cedar Falls Road due to emergency work. Unknown duration. Seek alternate route. For updates, check [Click Here] #Caltrans8 [Click Here]
December 30, 2025 at 09:31AM

spectr17
1 day(s) ago

Thx for the link on proposed ski resort benny. Very interesting

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