Storms like this and mountain living- expect the unexpected, don't expect the plows for awhile, and remember slim chance anyone will get out to the stores today anyway!

CALTRANS UPDATE:
SBCO: Emergency closure on SR-18 from Big Bear Dam due to Talbot Drive due to a downed tree blocking both lanes. Unknown duration of closure, maintenance crews are on scene. Use [Click Here] for updated road conditions. #Caltrans8 @CityofBBL [Click Here]
February 18, 2026 at 08:37AM

Baldwin lake roadway blocked
Multiple 4wd vehicles stalled in deep drifts
From boron to selenium Dr

Plow at boron attempting to clear

Doggie etiquette off the table today. Left shovel out in the truck, as if they would even still go out 🤦‍♂️. Careful troops. Going to be a tough day

Craig can you kill the ads, theyre really ruining the site at the moment...

Where is cal Trans??? Lots of us need to work!!!

Yeah, Boots, that's some smart dogs. Good golly! What a storm! Even after I had shoveled out a spot on the deck for them, I can't blame our dogs for pooping in the house! ❄💩😆

Thnx CHECK-SIX

KCABIGBE310. Top middle Baldwin lake
Virtual white out
Visibility 100-200 ft Baldwin lake rd to 18
Wind s/sw steady 24-32
Gusts recorded 63 to 90.7
Drafts up to 2ft across road
Shelter in place advised.

I was thinking anyone out east might end up somewhere down in the desert with this wind...I wonder what Doo is getting?

Wow. Just wow. Wind gusts around 80-90mph out east here - all night. Snow packing the windows so we can only see a small portion of the property. Dogs REFUSE to go out even with jackets on. (Smart dogs! ) Drifts about 4 ft tall since i can't see fences! Hope Lucerne enjoys the snow that's blowing down to them!

I've got 26 mph sustained wind here on Hatchery, gusting 32 mph this am

Was a long night in Erwin. No sleep. No trash going out today. It will blow all over the place if we try to. We already lost 3 trash cans lids.

CALTRANS UPDATE:
SBCO: SR-18 closed in both directions from Deep Creek (Green Valley Lake) to Big Bear dam due to downed power pole. Unknown duration of reopening, use SR – 38 or SR 18 through Lucerne. [Click Here]
February 18, 2026 at 05:44AM

Caltrans quick map showing a full closure of the 18, North and south bound from Big Bear...."Feb 18 2026 3:32AM [8] 101-R1 ADVSD BY CT EMPLOYEE THERE IS A HARD CLOSURE ON SR18 AT 13 CURVES AND THE RDWY IS WASHED OUT --- REQ CHP TO RESPOND --- CAN CT CONFIRM?"