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Updated:February 11, 2026 7:45 am PST

High Wind Warning HIGH WIND WARNING  
Kern County

  Effective: Wed, 2/11 1:33am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: February 11, 2026 7:45 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 2/11 10:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Grapevine
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Grapevine.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Information:
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Kern County

  Effective: Wed, 2/11 1:33am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: February 11, 2026 7:45 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 2/11 10:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: West Side Mountains north of 198 - West Side Mountains South of 198 - Buena Vista - Tehachapi - Frazier Mountain Communities - Mojave Desert Slopes
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Buena Vista, Frazier Mountain Communities, Mojave Desert
Slopes, Tehachapi, West Side Mountains South of 198, and West Side
Mountains north of 198.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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.
Winter Weather Advisory WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY  
Kern County

  Effective: Wed, 2/11 4:43am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: February 11, 2026 7:45 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 2/11 12:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Kings Canyon NP - Grant Grove Area - Sequoia NP - South End of the Upper Sierra
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches above 7000 feet.
Snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds gusting
as high as 40 to 50 mph at the highest elevations.

* WHERE...Grant Grove Area, Kings Canyon NP, Sequoia NP, and South
End of the Upper Sierra.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected Tuesday evening into
Wednesday morning.

Information:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.