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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 5:41 AM Feb. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Two rounds of heavy snow possible. For first round Monday,
3-6 inches expected between 6000-7000 ft, 6-12 inches expected
above 7000 ft. Winds could gust 60 to 70 mph, with the strongest
winds on the desert slopes of the mountains. There may be breaks
in snow showers or lighter snow during the day Tuesday, with the
next round of heavy snow and gusty winds Wednesday into Thursday
morning.

* 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. Strong winds could
cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the first round Monday, snow levels will
start around 6500 ft and fall to near 5000 ft. Lower snow levels
near 4,000 feet possible for the next round Wednesday into
Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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