Snow Line

KATHY PORTIE/ Big Bear Grizzly

Snow falls as snowboarders and skiers wait in line for a shuttle ride to Bear Mountain Dec. 18. With 6 inches of snow Dec. 17, and another 2-plus inches Dec. 18, the ski resorts in Big Bear are completely open.

Bear Mountain Resort

The slopes are filled with skiers and snowboarders Saturday, Dec. 3, as additional runs are open thanks to the recent snowstorm and low temperatures that allow for snowmaking.