Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TODAY’S WEATHER DISCUSSION AND FORECAST
....Tuesday, 02-17-2025
..Good morning.
WEATHER ADVISORIES AND WARNINGS.
..A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR OUR AREA TODAY THROUGH MIDNIGHT FOR WINDS GUSTING FROM 20-40MPH IN THE WIND PRONE AREAS.
..WINTER STORM WARNING Issued: 10:21 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service. WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY.
..Today’s weather outlook through Friday.
..Today we will have mostly cloudy skies with occasional light Rain and or Snow showers across the area.
..The storm that brought rain and snow to the area has moved on this morning. Rainfall amounts varied from 2.00-2.25″, while snowfall amounts also varied by elevations as well. James in Running Springs reported 8-10″ of snow, Don the train engineer reported 4″ for Twin Peaks, while Ben’s Weather in Big Bear reported 8-12″ of snow there.
..Locally strong winds knocked out the internet and power for some areas last night. Thanks to the crews for a fast repair, also a tree fell down on Lake Gregory Drive wrecking two vehicles with minor injuries reported to the occupants.
..Today we are in between storm systems. As we head into the overnight hours, a second storm will arrive tonight that will bring lower elevation snow, as low as the 4000′ level. (PWAT-0.70″kg/m)
..This will be a quick moving system overnight tnight that will change to more scattered showers by the early afternoon on Wednesday. Rainfall amounts are estimates to be from 0.75-1.25″ locally with snowfall amounts from 4-8 inches from the 5500-6500′ level, and 8-12″ from 6500-8000′ possible. From the 4000-5500′ level there will be a mix of rain and snow. Snow accumulations should be between 1-4″ based in elevation.
..As this storm moves East Wednesday afternoon, there will be a brief break before the next system arrives early Thursday morning.
..This last storm for this week will be drier with PWAT levels at ~0.60″kg/m. This will bring the lowest snow levels of the series. We could see snow as low as the 3500′ level by Thursday morning. As this storm moves out, there will be lingering showers and snow showers through the day. Temperatures will be cold for all areas above 3500′ running in the low 30s. Don’t forget your outdoor pets!
..As we head into the weekend, we will head into a drier and warmer period through Monday. By Monday, temperatures will be back into the low to 50s with mostly clear skies. RC*
..*My forecast and weather outlooks are derived from what I think will be the most likely outcome based on the most current information available.
