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Winter Storm Warning, California

Severe

Gusts up to 65 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions.

Ended Friday, February 20, 2026.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this warning

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 65 mph Blowing snow on open roads

Map

Map of California with this warning The Winter Storm Warning covers Banning, Big Bear City, Lake Arrowhead. I-15I-5I-215I-605I-405BanningBig Bear CityLake ArrowheadCALIFORNIA20 mi I-15I-5I-215I-605BanningBig Bear CityLake ArrowheadCALIFORNIA20 mi I-15I-5I-215BanningBig Bear CityLake ArrowheadCALIFORNIA20 mi I-15I-5BanningBig Bear CityCALIFORNIA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
While snow showers end this morning, strong winds will continue to produce blowing snow and reduced visibility. And roads will be icy. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
Where
Riverside County Mountains.
When
Until 9 in the morning this morning.
Impacts
Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

Updates

  1. Allowed to end on time. February 20, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 20, 2026
  3. Snow totals lowered from up to 11 inches to up to 3 inches. February 19, 2026
  4. Snow totals raised from up to 10 inches to up to 11 inches. February 19, 2026
  5. Snow totals raised from 3 to 8 inches to up to 10 inches. February 19, 2026
  6. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 18, 2026
  7. Extended to Friday, 9 in the morning. February 18, 2026
  8. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 18, 2026
  9. Snow totals lowered from 6 to 12 inches to 3 to 8 inches. February 17, 2026
  10. Extended to Thursday, 10 at night. February 17, 2026
  11. Snow totals raised from 1 to 3 inches to 6 to 12 inches. February 17, 2026
  12. Snow totals lowered from 4 to 8 inches to 1 to 3 inches. February 16, 2026
  13. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 16, 2026
  14. Snow totals lowered from up to 12 inches to 4 to 8 inches. Now ends earlier, at Wednesday, noon. February 16, 2026
  15. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 15, 2026
  16. Replaces the Winter Storm Watch. February 15, 2026