Winter Storm Watch

FROM: NWS San Diego CA
AREA: San Bernardino 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 into early
Tuesday, 6-10 inches expected between 6000-7000 ft, 10-16 inches
expected 7000-8000 ft, and up to 20 inches above 8000 ft. South
winds gusting to 40-60 mph on the ridges and desert slopes.
Occasional light snow showers Tuesday, followed by more widespread
moderate snow late Tuesday into Wednesday morning, then light snow
showers through Thursday. Stronger southwest winds with gusts in
excess of 70 mph along the desert slopes possible late Tuesday and
Wednesday.

* WHERE…San Bernardino 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 morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause
extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…For the first round Monday, snow levels will
start around 6500 ft and fall to near 5000 ft. Snow levels
lowering to around 4000 ft Wednesday morning.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-15T14:15:00-08:00