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Southern California Braces for Severe Storms and Snow

2/16/2026

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Southern California faces a series of storms starting Sunday, February 15, bringing heavy rainfall and high-elevation snow.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns unusually hazardous conditions and urges residents to stay indoors.
The first storm will bring strong winds and heavy rain, including tornadoes, and the second storm could bring low-elevation snow and highway disruptions, with 2 to 4 inches along the coast and 4 to 8 inches in the mountains.

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Southern California faces a series of storms starting Sunday, February 15, bringing heavy rainfall and high-elevation snow.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns unusually hazardous conditions and urges residents to stay indoors.
The first storm will bring strong winds and heavy rain, including tornadoes, and the second storm could bring low-elevation snow and highway disruptions, with 2 to 4 inches along the coast and 4 to 8 inches in the mountains.