California braces for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy rain and snow

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By KIMBERLEE KRUESIFebruary 16, 2026 at 08:23 PM

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California is bracing for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy rain and snow. The National Weather Service is urging residents to take precautions, especially those planning to travel, as winter storm warnings are in effect from southwest Oregon to the Southern California border. Forecasters predict up to 8 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada, northern Shasta County, and parts of the Coast Range before the storm moves through late Wednesday. The heavy snow, wind, and low visibility could create dangerous or impossible travel conditions. Drivers in the Sierra Nevada are already required to use chains on their vehicles.

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