There’s no question Claremont residents are getting a good taste of winter with below average temperatures and strong winds. But something significant has been missing from this weather puzzle. Precipitation! We have not had any this season. The good news is the cold weather has allowed snow machines to produce the cold white stuff for thousands of skiers and snowboarders to play in. Up at Big Bear Lake, several main runs are open and well covered at Snow Summit. Although snow is not in the current mountain forecast, snow making will continue. At Mt. Baldy, the chair lifts are open for rides and the mountain is open on weekends for snow tubing. Claremont high temperatures will only remain in the 60s for the next few days, with lows in the upper 30s on the north side of town. The forecast for Christmas? Mostly sunny and 72 degrees. Check out our scenic video of the slopes at sunset. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger

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