Fireworks launched from the area formerly known as Ski Beach?!

Dems some crazy winds doo!!!

Max sustained 66.4 mph
Max gust 82.1 mph
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Hey Dave, still pretty gusty out there, will likely continue for a few more hours, decreasing overnight!

[INCIDENT DISPATCH]
FU /UNKNOWN TYPE FIRE IN BIG BEAR CITY - E BIG BEAR BLVD & E SHAY RD BIG BEAR CITY
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CALTRANS UPDATE:
SBCO: EB/WB SR-18 emergency closures between Sheep Creek Rd and Oasis Rd due to flooding. Unknown duration. Seek alternate route and avoid the area. For updates, check [Click Here] #Caltrans8 [Click Here]
January 01, 2026 at 04:39PM

Hey, Ben. Any hope the wind might decrease sooner rather than later? It's trash night and I'd rather not find it blowing around the neighborhood if the bins were to be blown over.

Hubby any I just went out for a quick walk while
The rain took a break. Just beautiful out there. Happy New Years SCM friends.

Looks like Zeus is giving us a little break for a day. Happy New year everybody.

[INCIDENT DISPATCH]
FD /DUMPSTER FIRE IN BIG BEAR CITY - MARLOWE DR BIG BEAR CITY
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Happy Near Year everyone!

Happy New Year SCM peeps! Have a great day!

Happy New Year, Friends! We hope that the coming year is kind to everyone. 🙂

[CHP DISPATCH] COLTON - REPORTED FIRE I10 W TO / I215 S CON
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Good morning & Happy New Year! This is your Bird Street Weather Report. Rain and lots of it. Hope everyone made it home safe last night