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Winter Storm Watch, California

Severe

Gusts up to 55 mph, gusts up to 70 mph. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Ended Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Sunday, February 15, 9:57 in the morning.

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Places in this watch

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 55 mph

Map

Map of California with this watch The Winter Storm Watch 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
Heavy snow possible. For first round Monday, 3-6 inches expected between 6000-7000 ft, 6-12 inches expected above 7000 ft. West winds gusting to 55 mph on the ridges and desert slopes. Occasional light snow during the day Tuesday, with the next round of moderate snow and gusty winds Wednesday into Thursday morning. Wind gusts as high as 70 mph possible on the desert slopes of the mountains late Tuesday and Wednesday.
Where
Riverside County Mountains.
When
From Monday morning through Thursday morning.
Impacts
Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
Additional details
For the first round Monday, snow levels will start around 7000 ft and fall to near 5000 ft. Lower snow levels near 4,000 feet possible Wednesday morning and Thursday.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 15, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 14, 2026
  3. Winter Storm Watch issued for Monday morning through Thursday morning. February 14, 2026