FROM: NWS Las Vegas NV
AREA: Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County
SENT: 2026-02-15T12:57:00-08:00
Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 12:57PM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations exceeding 3
feet above 8000 feet…1.5 to 2.5 feet above 7000 feet…and 8 to
16 inches down to 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.
* WHERE…Eastern Sierra Slopes.
* WHEN…From 4 AM Monday to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong
winds could cause extensive tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates will likely decrease for a
period from late Monday night into Tuesday morning, only to
increase once again by mid-day Tuesday.
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T05:00:00-08:00
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