Kraig Pakulski / Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 11:57AM PST until February 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches between 3500 and 4500 feet, 6 to 12 inches for 4500 to 6000 feet, and 1 to 2 feet above 6000 feet. Wind gusts of up to 60 to 70 mph possible this afternoon through late tonight, and again late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. * WHERE…Eastern San Gabriel Mountains and Northern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN…Until 7 AM PST Friday. * 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. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. The post Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 11:57AM PST until February 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 11:57AM PST until February 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Next Article ¿Quién es José Jerí, el presidente de Perú destituido por el Congreso tras solo cuatro meses en el cargo? Print 17 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.