Active Weather Alerts
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 8:20 PM Feb. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Additional heavy snow accumulation amounts range from up to 6 inches above 2000 to 3000 feet, and up to 1 foot above 4000 feet. Southwest wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Motherlode, Northeast Foothills, West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions with chain controls and road closures. Low visibility due to a combination of wind and heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels remain around 1500-2500 feet today in the Sierra and southern Cascades today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 8:16 PM Feb. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the single digits to teens in the mountains with 20s to around 30 degrees in the foothills. * WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County, Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast Foothills, Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County, West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure. This will especially impact those without power from the storm. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. If using a generator, please exercise safety. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. &&
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