FROM: NWS San Diego CA
AREA: Riverside County Mountains
SENT: 2026-02-15T05:00:00-08:00
Winter Storm Watch issued February 15 at 5:00AM PST until February 19 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. For first round Monday, 3-6 inches
expected between 6000-7000 ft, 6-12 inches expected above 7000 ft.
West winds gusting to 55 mph on the ridges and desert slopes.
Occasional light snow during the day Tuesday, with the next round
of moderate snow and gusty winds Wednesday into Thursday morning.
Wind gusts as high as 70 mph possible on the desert slopes of the
mountains late Tuesday and Wednesday.
* WHERE…Riverside County Mountains.
* WHEN…From Monday morning through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very
difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Very strong winds
could cause extensive tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…For the first round Monday, snow levels will
start around 7000 ft and fall to near 5000 ft. Lower snow levels
near 4,000 feet possible Wednesday morning and Thursday.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Alert Expiration: 2026-02-15T14:15:00-08:00
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