Last updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7:55AM 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.
Winter storm dumps rain and snow across Fresno County roads
Roads across Fresno County quickly turned dangerous as Monday’s powerful winter blast struck Central California.
Roads across Fresno County quickly turned dangerous as Monday’s powerful winter blast struck Central California.
“We are seeing quite a few crashes here along the Valley floor, on the freeways,” California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Salas told Action News.
CHP officers have already responded to multiple accidents. The storm is a trifecta, of sorts, as it brings rain and dumps snow right as holiday travel spikes.
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Feb 16, 2026, 7:52 PM GMT
Accuweather Forecast: 11 am 2/16
Here’s a look at the Accuweather Forecast as of 11 am Monday.
Here’s a look at the Accuweather Forecast on February 16 at 11 am.
Much of the Valley floor was getting hit with a round of heavy rain that entered from the west side.
Expect a small break in the early afternoon before a possible round of thunderstorms starting at 4 pm.
Feb 16, 2026, 3:09 PM GMT
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.
As the Central Valley braces for several days of heavy rain, some farmers say they’re worried about the impact on certain crops.
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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