Winter Storm Warning Issued for White Mountains of Inyo County 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the White and Inyo Mountains, forecasting heavy snow up to two feet and 50 mph wind gusts through Wednesday.
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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
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 currently in effect and remains active until 10:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the White and Inyo Mountains. Significant impacts are expected on Highway 168, particularly through Westgard Pass, where travel may become difficult to impossible at times.
What You Should Do
Persons 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. Use gloves, a scarf, and a hat to prevent heat loss. Officials recommend delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists must exercise extreme caution.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecast for the region with the following accumulations:
- 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 are expected to gust as high as 50 mph. These conditions will likely cause visibilities to drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Strong winds may also result in tree damage.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective through 10:00 PM PST Wednesday. Snowfall rates are expected to increase by mid-day Tuesday and will continue through Wednesday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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