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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 8:57 PM Feb. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County above 5000 feet. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel on Highway 266 over Lida Summit may be difficult at times. Snow will occur in two rounds. The first round of snow will occur Monday into Tuesday with snow levels starting out around 6,000 feet. The second round of snow will occur late Tuesday into Wednesday, with snow levels starting our around 4,000 feet. Winter driving conditions and accumulating snow are expected on Highway 95 with this second round of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road information. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. &&
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