Winter Weather Advisory, California

How much

Snow across the area

2 to 4 inches

Wind gusts

Up to 50 mph

Map

Details from the National Weather Service

What

Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

Where

Eastern Mojave Desert.

When

Until 7 in the morning this morning.

Impacts

Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Additional details

A period of moderate to locally heavy snow is expected through early Wednesday morning as a cold front moves through. Snow levels near 4000 feet will will impact travel routes on Interstate 15 including Mountain Pass and Halloran Springs Summit. Strong winds may result in low visibility at times.

Updates

1. Wednesday 6:51 in the morning
   Allowed to end on time. February 18, 2026
2. Wednesday 3:39 in the morning
   Snow totals lowered from 4 to 8 inches to 2 to 4 inches. Ended for part of the area. February 18, 2026
3. Tuesday 8:20 in the evening
   Snow totals raised from 2 to 5 inches to 4 to 8 inches. February 17, 2026
4. Tuesday 4:15 in the afternoon
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 17, 2026
5. Tuesday 2:01 in the afternoon
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 17, 2026
6. Tuesday 2:05 in the morning
   Extended to Wednesday, 7 in the morning. Area expanded. February 17, 2026
7. Tuesday 12:30 at night
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 17, 2026
8. Tuesday 12:25 at night
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 17, 2026
9. Tuesday 12:05 at night
   Replaces the Winter Storm Watch. February 17, 2026