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Winter Storm Watch, California

Severe

Exceeding 2 feet of snow above 8000 feet....1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet....and 8 to 14 inches down to 6000 feet, gusts up to 50 mph. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Ended Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Saturday, February 14, 12:37 in the afternoon.

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Places in this watch

No towns lie inside this area. It covers: Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County, White Mountains of Inyo County.

How much

Snow across the area
1 to 2 feet
Wind gusts
Up to 50 mph

Map

Map of California with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers California. Also shown: Winter Weather Advisory. I-5NEVADACALIFORNIA25 mi I-5NEVADACALIFORNIA50 mi I-5NEVADACALIFORNIA50 mi NEVADACALIFORNIA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations exceeding 2 feet above 8000 feet....1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet....and 8 to 14 inches down to 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Where
White and Inyo Mountains.
When
From late Sunday night through Wednesday evening.
Impacts
Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Additional details
Travel on Highway 168 especially through Westgard Pass will be difficult to impossible at times. The highest snowfall rates will be Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 13, 2026
  2. Winter Storm Watch issued for Monday overnight through Wednesday night. February 13, 2026