WWUS45 KVEF 170830 WSWVEF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1230 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 CAZ519-172200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including the cities of Whitney Portal and Aspendell 1230 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations exceeding 3 feet above 8000 feet...1.5 to 2.5 feet above 7000 feet...and 8 to 16 inches down to 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will increase again Tuesday morning and persist into early Wednesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ CAZ521-172200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ White Mountains of Inyo County- Including the cities of Bristlecone Pine and Westgard Pass 1230 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations exceeding 2 feet above 8000 feet....1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet....and 8 to 16 inches down to 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ NVZ014-172200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Including the cities of Dyer, Beatty, Silver Peak, and Goldfield 1230 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel on Highway 266 over Lida Summit may be difficult at times. Snow will occur in two rounds. The first round of snow will occur Monday into Tuesday with snow levels starting out around 6,000 feet. The second round of snow will occur late Tuesday into Wednesday, with snow levels starting our around 4,000 feet. Winter driving conditions and accumulating snow are expected on Highway 95 with this second round of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road information. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ NVZ018-019-172200- /O.CON.KVEF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Including the cities of Mt Charleston, Hayford Pk, and Red Rock Canyon 1230 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow is possible in the Spring Mountains and Sheep Range above 5000 feet. Three day snow accumulations exceeding 2 feet above 9000 feet....1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet....and 6 to 12 inches down to 5000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sheep Range and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in the snowfall is expected through Tuesday morning before the next wave brings additional snowfall Tuesday night into Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road information. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ AZZ001-NVZ015-172200- /O.EXT.KVEF.WW.Y.0004.260218T0000Z-260219T0000Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lincoln County- Including the cities of Alamo, Western Grand Canyon, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, Colorado City, Caliente, Panaca, Hiko, Rachel, and Pioche 1230 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 /130 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PST /5 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY ABOVE 4500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 to 5 inches with localized amounts up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Arizona, Northwest Plateau. In Nevada, Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST /5 PM MST/ this afternoon to 4 PM PST /5 PM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Arizona, call 5 1 1 for road information. In Nevada, call 5 1 1 for road information. && $$ CAZ520-172200- /O.CON.KVEF.WW.Y.0004.260217T2200Z-260218T1200Z/ Owens Valley- Including the cities of Bishop, Lone Pine, Independence, and Olancha 1230 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, mainly north of Lone Pine. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Owens Valley. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Slick and snow-covered roadways will quickly become dangerous with numerous slide-offs and spin-outs possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall is expected to develop by Tuesday afternoon with the snow level hovering near the valley floor. Colder air will move in after dark with increasing snow intensity expected and roadways becoming dangerous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 1-800-427-7623 for road information. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/lasvegas CO