California Winter Storm Warning | Effective 04/11/2026 12:15

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued April 11 at 12:15PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 11, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires: 
April 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 8 inches below 8000 feet, 6 to 12 inches above 8000 feet, and locally up to 24 inches across higher terrain along the Sierra crest. Winds peak along the crest gusting as high as 80 mph and up to 45 to 55 mph along Highway 395. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Mono
Forcast Office: 
NWS Reno NV