Live updates: Multiple storm systems forecast for Central California this week
Last updated: Saturday, February 21, 2026 12:46AM GMT
It was a beautiful weekend in Central California, but get prepared for a series of storms in the area this week.
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.
ByVincent Camarillo 
Feb 18, 2026, 7:19 AM GMT
Travelers scramble to buy chains as Coarsegold braces for snow
A heavy winter storm continues to bring unexpected weather to Central California and people in the foothill communities are now bracing for potential snowfall.
A heavy winter storm continues to bring unexpected weather to Central California. People in the foothills are now bracing for potential snowfall.
"When it starts coming in like that, people rush a lot to get stuff."
In Coarsegold, Dennis at NAPA Auto Parts is seeing a spike in customers, all with the same thing at the top of their shopping list... snow chains.
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Feb 18, 2026, 1:55 AM GMT
AccuWeather Forecast: 5 p.m. 2/17
Here's a look at your Accuweather Forecast as of 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Here's a look at your Accuweather Forecast as of 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Feb 18, 2026, 1:26 AM GMT
Fresno County CAL FIRE station finds temporary solution after roof destroyed by funnel cloud
Normal responses to services continue at Fresno County Fire Station 95 in Tranquillity.
Normal operations continue at Fresno County Fire Station 95 in Tranquillity after intense winds ripped off the roof on Monday.
But Engine 95 is now responding from outside the station, after intense winds ripped off the roof.
The National Weather Service says dangerous winds were between 30 and 50 miles per hour.
Causing debris to fly directly across the street.
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Feb 18, 2026, 12:26 AM GMT
Fresno crews fill potholes ahead of storm's second punch, flooding concerns
The powerful winter storm moving through Central California has made for some messy commutes.
After Monday's winter blast made for a messy holiday commute, City of Fresno crews used a break in the storm to make repairs on Tuesday morning.
On Tuesday, City of Fresno crews raced to repair local roadways during a brief break in the rain.
City officials say they have about two dozen employees on standby tending to road repairs, clearing storm drains and monitoring for downed trees that could hit power lines.
They're asking residents to use the "FresGo" app to report any storm damage and to do their own preparation
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