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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1220 PM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

CAZ377-380-150430-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WS.A.0001.260216T1400Z-260219T1700Z/
Northern Ventura County Mountains-Eastern San Gabriel Mountains-
Including the cities of Mount Pinos, The Angeles Crest Highway,
Ozena, Mount Baldy, Lockwood Valley, Wrightwood, and Mount Wilson
1220 PM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4
  inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevation possible, 6 to 12 inches
  for 4500 to 6000 feet elevation possible, and one to two feet
  above 6000 feet elevation possible. Wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph
  through Monday afternoon possible, and as high as 50 mph through
  Thursday morning possible.

* WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains and Northern Ventura County
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become
  treacherous. Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to
  falling and blowing snow. Damaging winds could blow down trees and
  power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a break in the snowfall for
  Tuesday into Tuesday night, before heavy snow returns by
  Wednesday. However, blowing and drifting snow producing
  significant visibility restrictions will continue above 6000 feet
  elevation, even during the break in snowfall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be
prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room
between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to
reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be
especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your
car is winterized and in good working order.

Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could
be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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CAZ353-376-378-150430-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WS.A.0001.260218T0500Z-260219T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains-Southern Ventura County
Mountains-Interstate 5 Corridor-
Including the cities of Big Pine Mountain, Rose Valley, San
Rafael Mountain, Topatopa Mountains, Figueroa Mountain, Pyramid
Lake, Tejon Pass, Gorman, and Matilija
1220 PM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4
  inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevation including the Grapevine of
  the Interstate-5 Corridor possible. Total snow accumulations of 6
  to 12 inches above 4500 feet elevation possible. Winds could gust
  as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Barbara County Interior
  Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become
  treacherous. Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to
  falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be
prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room
between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to
reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be
especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your
car is winterized and in good working order.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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