{"id":181191,"date":"2026-02-17T07:59:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/181191\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:59:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:59:10","slug":"winter-weather-welcomed-by-some-as-others-worry-about-power-outages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/181191\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter weather welcomed by some as others worry about power outages"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"KFSN<\/p>\n

Last updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7:55AM GMT<\/p>\n

\"Multiple<\/p>\n

It was a beautiful weekend in Central California, but get prepared for a series of storms in the area this week.<\/p>\n

Some already woke up to wet conditions on Monday morning.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Expect high temperatures to remain in the 50’s all week across Central California before beginning to dry out on Friday.<\/p>\n

\"Tiffany<\/p>\n

Winter weather welcomed by some as others worry about power outages<\/p>\n

The first of a series of storms has arrived, bringing rain, wind and mountain snow to central California, a welcome sight for some.<\/p>\n

The first of a series of storms has arrived, bringing rain, wind and mountain snow to central California, a welcome sight for some.<\/p>\n

“I think we needed some rain,” Pedro Martinez said while golfing in Madera County. “Definitely, some good air quality is always good and green grass, green valley, green landscape. Everything is good.”<\/p>\n

While others may need to brace for power outages, as we’re expecting several days of this winter weather.<\/p>\n

Click here for the full story<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"KFSN<\/p>\n

Strong wind blows part of roof off Fresno County CAL FIRE station<\/p>\n

Powerful wind has blown a section of the roof off a Fresno County CAL FIRE station.<\/p>\n

Powerful wind has blown a section of the roof off a Fresno County CAL FIRE station.<\/p>\n

It happened at the station on Morton Avenue near Sonoma Avenue in Tranquillity on Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Neighbors who witnessed the moment said a small funnel cloud hit the top of the fire station.<\/p>\n

Photos and videos show pieces of the roof and other debris scattered across the fire station’s parking lot.<\/p>\n

Action News has a crew at the scene and will provide updates as they are available.<\/p>\n

\"KFSN<\/p>\n

Water main break causes flooding in Central Fresno; surrounding neighborhood without water<\/p>\n

Shallow floodwater has taken over streets at Fisher and Olive avenues east of First Street.<\/p>\n

Shallow floodwater has taken over streets at Fisher and Olive avenues east of First Street.<\/p>\n

Fresno city crews believe the flooding is due to a water main break, but are working confirm the cause.<\/p>\n

Olive is closed at Bond in both directions as crews turn off the water.<\/p>\n

The surrounding neighborhood will be without water.<\/p>\n

It is unclear how many people will be affected.<\/p>\n

\"Gabe<\/p>\n

Winter storm dumps rain and snow across Fresno County roads<\/p>\n

Roads across Fresno County quickly turned dangerous as Monday’s powerful winter blast struck Central California.<\/p>\n

Roads across Fresno County quickly turned dangerous as Monday’s powerful winter blast struck Central California.<\/p>\n

“We are seeing quite a few crashes here along the Valley floor, on the freeways,” California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Salas told Action News.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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