2/17/2026 2:09:00 AM until 2/17/2026 11:00:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow with total snow accumulations 3 to 5 feet above 6,000 feet with 5 to 7 feet over the highest elevations and 1 to 2 feet at 4,000 feet. Several inches up to a foot down to 3,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels at 3,000 to 4,000 feet this morning. Light snow accumulations down to 2,000 feet Tuesday night into Wednesday.