FROM: NWS Reno NV
AREA: Mono
SENT: 2026-02-15T12:58:00-08:00
Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 12:58PM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT…Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet along
and west of US-395. Accumulations of 3 to 5 feet in the highest
elevations along the Sierra crest. Lesser amounts of 2 to 6 inches
for the Chalfant Valley. Winds gusting up to 60 mph, with up to 70
mph for wind prone locations along US-395. Sierra ridge gusts over
100 mph.
* WHERE…Mono County.
* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible with
periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause
damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Conditions will rapidly deteriorate Monday
evening with the highest snowfall rates anticipated Monday
afternoon and night, the a second wave Tuesday afternoon into
Wednesday morning.
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.
Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T16:00:00-08:00
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