Winter Storm Warning Issued for Eastern Sierra Slopes Through Wednesday Night
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Las Vegas has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County, forecasting heavy snow up to three feet and wind gusts reaching 70 mph.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Sierra Slopes, California
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Las Vegas NV
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern Sierra Slopes, California.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas, NV, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Eastern Sierra Slopes. The alert remains in effect as heavy snow and high winds create hazardous conditions across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County.
What You Should Do
Residents are strongly 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. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat are recommended to prevent the loss of body heat.
Officials recommend delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists should exercise extreme caution as visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the warning period. Three-day snow accumulations are projected as follows:
- Above 8,000 feet: Exceeding 3 feet
- Above 7,000 feet: 1.5 to 2.5 feet
- Down to 6,000 feet: 8 to 16 inches
Wind gusts could reach as high as 70 mph, which may cause tree damage. Snowfall rates are expected to increase Tuesday morning and persist into early Wednesday morning.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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