Winter Storm Warning

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA 917 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snowfall through Wednesday of 3 to 8 inches from 5000 to 6000 feet, 8 to 16 inches from 6000 to 7000 feet, locally exceeding 20 inches above 7500 feet. Snow levels around 5000-5500 feet will fall to 3500 to 4500 feet Wednesday morning. Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph will gust to 65 mph with isolated gusts to 75 mph on the desert mountain slopes are expected. An additional 3 to 8 inches of snow Thursday. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to snow covered roads and near zero visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Potentially damaging winds expected tonight into Wednesday, strongest on the desert slopes. For early Wednesday morning and again Thursday, there is a chance of light accumulating snow on I-15 at the summit of the Cajon Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.