Winter Storm Warning Issued for Tehachapi and Frazier Mountain Communities

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Hanford, CA, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Tehachapi and Frazier Mountain regions. This alert is effective starting Sunday night and is scheduled to remain in place until Wednesday evening.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following geographic locations in California:

• Tehachapi
• Frazier Mountain Communities

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are urged to take the following precautions:

• If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• Monitor the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
• Prepare for potentially impossible travel conditions and power outages caused by downed tree branches.

Expected Conditions

• Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations reaching up to 14 inches.
• Wind: Winds are forecasted to gust as high as 45 mph.
• Impacts: Travel could become very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Additionally, gusty winds have the potential to bring down tree branches.

Timeline

• Onset: The warning begins at 10:00 PM PST on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
• Duration: The alert remains in effect through 10:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.