Last updated: Monday, February 16, 2026 3:09PM GMT
It was a beautiful weekend in Central California, but get prepared for a series of storms in the area this week.
Some already woke up to wet conditions on Monday morning.
From Tuesday to Wednesday, multiple feet of snow are forecast for Yosemite National Park, Huntington Lake and Shaver Lake. Some of the Foothill communities could get a few inches of snow as well.
Expect high temperatures to remain in the 50’s all week across Central California before beginning to dry out on Friday.
Badger Pass to be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to snow forecast
Badger Pass Ski Area will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday due to the snow forecast.
Badger Pass Road will be temporarily closed starting at 6 pm Monday.
Drivers are urged to have chains in case road conditions change quickly.
ByKerry Mannix
Feb 15, 2026, 5:00 AM GMT
Some crop harvests in danger as Central Valley braces for storms
Valley blooms are in danger as severe winter weather is set to arrive this week, packing rounds of rain across the region.
Local growers are concerned for their crops, including almonds and many stone fruit varieties.
Kevin Herman, owner of The Specialty Crop Company, says the incoming storms will cause bees to stay in their hives and not do much work.
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