February 19, 2026 – Heavy snow and rain today, within an additional 1-2 feet above 3500 feet. Snow levels 1500-2500 ft today, as low as 1000 feet at times in the Sierra.
Dangerous to impossible mountain travel, chain controls, road closures & long stretches of highways impacted.
Editor’s note: Here is a detail graphic of the local snow forecast for today only.
Cold morning temperatures Friday and Saturday with lows near to below freezing with lingering light showers mainly in the mountains.
Warmer storm system brings additional moderate to heavy rain/mountain snow and gusty winds Sunday into next week with higher snow levels.
Significant low elevation snow will lead to dangerous travel conditions and icy or snow-covered roads.
