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Winter Storm Watch, California

Severe

3 to 6 inches of snow, mainly north of Lone Pine, gusts up to 40 mph. Slick and snow-covered roadways will quickly become dangerous with numerous slide-offs and spin-outs possible.

Ended Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Tuesday, February 17, 12:05 at night.

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Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
3 to 6 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 40 mph

Map

Map of California with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Bishop, Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek, West Bishop. I-5BishopWest BishopLone PineBig PineNEVADACALIFORNIA25 mi I-5BishopWest BishopLone PineNEVADACALIFORNIA50 mi BishopWest BishopNEVADACALIFORNIA50 mi BishopNEVADACALIFORNIA50 mi
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Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, mainly north of Lone Pine. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Where
Owens Valley.
When
From 10 in the morning Tuesday through late Tuesday night.
Impacts
Slick and snow-covered roadways will quickly become dangerous with numerous slide-offs and spin-outs possible.
Additional details
Snowfall is expected to develop by Tuesday afternoon with the snow level hovering near the valley floor. Colder air will move in after dark with increasing snow intensity expected and roadways becoming dangerous.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 16, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 16, 2026
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 16, 2026
  4. Winter Storm Watch issued for Tuesday morning through Wednesday overnight. February 15, 2026