Winter Storm Warning Issued for Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County Through Wednesday Night

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas, NV, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Eastern Sierra Slopes. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 10:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are urged to stay indoors until weather conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in multiple layers of clothing to maintain body heat and cover all exposed skin to reduce the risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Officials strongly recommend delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists must exercise extreme caution.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow and high winds are the primary hazards associated with this storm:

• Snow Accumulations: Over a three-day period, accumulations are expected to exceed 3 feet at elevations above 8,000 feet. Areas above 7,000 feet may see 1.5 to 2.5 feet, while elevations down to 6,000 feet could receive 8 to 16 inches.
• Wind Speeds: Wind gusts could reach as high as 70 mph.
• Visibility: Blowing and falling snow may reduce visibilities to below a quarter mile.
• Impacts: Travel could become difficult to impossible, and strong winds may result in tree damage.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective through 10:00 PM PST Wednesday. Snowfall rates are expected to increase again Tuesday morning and persist into the early hours of Wednesday morning.