Winter Storm Warning Issued for White Mountains of Inyo County; Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected
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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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the White and Inyo Mountains from Monday morning through Wednesday night, with snow accumulations exceeding two feet and 50 mph wind gusts forecast.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- White Mountains of Inyo County
- 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 White Mountains of Inyo County.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas, NV, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the White Mountains of Inyo County. The alert is effective from 4:00 AM PST on Monday, February 16, through 10:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 18.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the White and Inyo Mountains. Officials note that travel on Highway 168, especially through Westgard Pass, will be difficult to impossible at times during this weather event.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in multiple layers of clothing to maintain body heat and cover exposed skin to reduce the risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Essential items include gloves, a scarf, and a hat.
Authorities recommend delaying all travel. Motorists who find travel absolutely necessary should use extreme caution.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is possible across the region with the following total accumulations expected:
- Above 8,000 feet: Exceeding 2 feet
- Above 7,000 feet: 1 to 2 feet
- Down to 6,000 feet: 8 to 16 inches
Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. These conditions may cause visibilities to drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Additionally, strong winds could cause tree damage.
Timeline
The warning begins at 4:00 AM PST on Monday and is scheduled to expire at 10:00 PM PST on Wednesday. Snowfall rates are expected to decrease for a period from late Monday night into Tuesday morning, before increasing again by mid-day Tuesday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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