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Updated:February 16, 2026 5:46 pm PST

Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
Kern County

  Effective: Mon, 2/16 10:49am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: February 16, 2026 5:46 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 2/16 7:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Grapevine
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Snow levels falling below Tejon Pass Tuesday into
Wednesday. Light wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations 1 to
2 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Grapevine.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning
commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Information:
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.
Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
Kern County

  Effective: Mon, 2/16 10:49am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: February 16, 2026 5:46 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 2/16 7:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra - Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra - South End of the Lower Sierra - Yosemite NP outside of the valley - Yosemite Valley - San Joaquin River Canyon - Upper San Joaquin River - Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge - Kings Canyon NP - Grant Grove Area - Sequoia NP - South End of the Upper Sierra
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow  with total snow accumulations 3 to 5 feet above
6,000 feet with 5 to 7 feet over the highest elevations and 1 to 2
feet down to 4,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of central California.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...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...Snow levels will begin at 5,500 to 6,000 feet
on Sunday night and lower to 4,000 feet Tuesday morning. Light
snow accumulations down to 3,000 feet Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Information:
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.
Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
Kern County

  Effective: Mon, 2/16 10:49am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: February 16, 2026 5:46 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 2/16 7:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Piute Walker Basin - Tehachapi - Frazier Mountain Communities
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 30 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Frazier Mountain Communities, Piute Walker Basin, and
Tehachapi.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday
morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Information:
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.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Kern County

  Effective: Mon, 2/16 1:36pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: February 16, 2026 5:46 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 2/16 10:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: West Side Mountains north of 198 - West Side Mountains South of 198 - Buena Vista - Indian Wells Valley - Mojave Desert Slopes - Mojave Desert
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Buena Vista, Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, Mojave
Desert Slopes, West Side Mountains South of 198, and West Side
Mountains north of 198.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.