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Updated:February 20, 2026 8:01 am PST

Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
Riverside County

Effective: Fri, 2/20 2:37am Severity:  Severe 
Updated: February 20, 2026 8:01 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 2/20 9:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Riverside County Mountains
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...While snow showers end this morning, strong winds will
continue to produce blowing snow and reduced visibility. And roads
will be icy.  Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Very strong
winds could cause extensive tree damage.

Information:
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.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Riverside County

Effective: Fri, 2/20 2:41am Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: February 20, 2026 8:01 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 2/20 9:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Coachella Valley
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Riverside County

Effective: Fri, 2/20 2:41am Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: February 20, 2026 8:01 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 2/20 9:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Air Quality Alert AIR QUALITY ALERT  
Riverside County

Effective: Thu, 2/19 2:35pm Severity: Unknown
Updated: February 20, 2026 8:01 am Urgency: Unknown
Expires: Sat, 2/21 12:00am Certainty: Unknown

Areas Affected: Imperial County Southwest - Chuckwalla Mountains - Imperial County Southeast - Imperial County West - Imperial Valley
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert
due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust.
Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted
air quality levels.

* WHERE...In Imperial County. Levels of particle pollution can vary
by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.

* WHEN...Today through Friday Feb 20 evening.

* IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and
cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung
disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone
can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or
heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

Information:
To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed:

* When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified
above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health
impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors.
* When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should
avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should
avoid extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all
outdoor physical activity.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor:

* Keep windows and doors closed
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in
outside air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden
equipment

To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels:

* Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public
transportation
* Slow down if driving on dirt roads
* Stabilize loose soils