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Updated:February 16, 2026 5:46 pm PST

Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Mon, 2/16 9:17am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: February 16, 2026 5:46 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Tue, 2/17 4:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4
inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevation including the Grapevine of
the Interstate-5 Corridor possible. Total snow accumulations of 6
to 12 inches above 4500 feet elevation possible. Winds could gust
as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Barbara County Interior
Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become
treacherous. Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to
falling and blowing snow.

Information:
If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be
prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room
between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to
reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be
especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your
car is winterized and in good working order.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
High Wind Warning HIGH WIND WARNING  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Mon, 2/16 5:27pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: February 16, 2026 5:46 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 2/16 6:30pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Cuyama Valley - San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys - San Luis Obispo County Mountains - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor - Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor - Western Antelope Valley Foothills - Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills,
Interstate 5 Corridor, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys,
San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior
Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Western Antelope
Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14
Corridor.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Information:
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
Flood Advisory FLOOD ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Mon, 2/16 4:48pm Severity: Minor
  Updated: February 16, 2026 5:46 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 2/16 9:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo, CA - Santa Barbara, CA - Ventura, CA
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
counties, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura.

* WHEN...Until 900 PM PST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rock slides and mud slides in areas of steep terrain. Minor debris
flows.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 446 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated isolated to scattered
showers moving across the Advisory area, and additional
brief, moderate to heavy showers will occur through the
evening hours.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Santa Maria,
Santa Barbara, Camarillo, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso
Robles, Fillmore, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Ojai, Santa Ynez,
Montecito, Point Conception, Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills and
Moorpark.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of possible rock slides and mud slides in areas of steep
terrain.
High Surf Advisory HIGH SURF ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Mon, 2/16 12:16pm Severity: Minor
  Updated: February 16, 2026 5:46 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Tue, 2/17 6:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Malibu Coast - Los Angeles County Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Central Coast, large breaking waves of 10 to 15
feet, with local sets to 20 feet on Wednesday, and dangerous
rip currents. For Los Angeles County, 6 to 10 feet and
dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County
Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding possible around
mid- morning and late-evening times of high tide on Tuesday
and Wednesday.

Information:
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Flood Watch FLOOD WATCH  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Mon, 2/16 1:37pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: February 16, 2026 5:46 pm Urgency: Future
  Expires: Tue, 2/17 12:00am Certainty: Possible

Areas Affected: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands - Santa Clarita Valley - Santa Ynez Valley - Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast - Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range - Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Ventura County Beaches - Ventura County Inland Coast - Lake Casitas - Ojai Valley - Central Ventura County Valleys - Malibu Coast - Los Angeles County Beaches - Palos Verdes Hills - Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles - Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Calabasas and Agoura Hills - Western San Fernando Valley - Eastern San Fernando Valley - Southeastern Ventura County Valleys - Santa Susana Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Northern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor - Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor - Eastern San Gabriel Mountains - Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley - San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands - Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Rock and
mud slides are possible near steep terrain. Debris flows are
possible on burn scars.

* WHERE...Much of southwest California.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Flash flooding is possible. Excessive runoff may result
in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations, including
creeks and streams. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban
areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street
flooding is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms are possible overnight tonight with
locally heavy rain at times.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop. Travel through passes and
canyons could become dangerous, and be alert for rock slides and mud
slides. Follow the direction of Emergency Management and Law
Enforcement officials.
Winter Storm Watch WINTER STORM WATCH  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Mon, 2/16 9:17am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: February 16, 2026 5:46 pm Urgency: Past
  Expires: Mon, 2/16 9:32am Certainty: Observed

Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor
 
Alert Details:
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on this developing situation.

Information:
If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be
prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room
between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to
reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be
especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your
car is winterized and in good working order.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Mon, 2/16 12:16pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: February 16, 2026 5:46 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Tue, 2/17 6:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 AM PST this morning through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding possible around
mid- morning and late-evening times of high tide on Tuesday
and Wednesday.

Information:
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.