California's snowpack is 12% of normal, leaving bare dirt on many ski runs statewide. But an atmospheric river this week is bringing hope to skiers and water managers.

It's been a rough winter season for SoCal mountain resorts so far. Recent storms brought plenty of rain to local mountains, ...

Major Southern California ski resorts, including Big Bear, Mt. High, and Mt. Baldy, are now open for the season. Big Bear Mountain Resort opened with 19 features and is offering free lift tickets for ...

Big Bear Mountain Resort's Snow Valley Bike Park will open April 19th, over a month earlier than expected. This marks the first time skiing/riding and lift-accessed mountain biking will be offered on ...

Winter took note of the new month, and, after a pause to ring in the new year, swept through several mountain communities near Los Angeles, leaving snow in its chilly wake. At Mountain Station, the ...

Brayan Arreola and Cynthia Ramirez clear snow from the porch of Big Bear Superstore as a snowstorm blankets Big Bear. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) For outdoor enthusiasts, the series of ...

Beyond the Slopes, Southern California’s Refined Mountain Sanctuary. This guide is for couples, families, solo travelers, ...