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HAPPINESS

IS A WARM CUP

February 16, 2026 12:51 pm

Southern California Overview:

  • A powerful storm system will move through the region today and tonight, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms, burn- scar debris flows, flash flooding with rock and mud slides, damaging winds, heavy mountain snow, and high surf with coastal flooding. Cold and blustery conditions with periodic rain will occur through at least the middle of the week.
  • United States Overview:

    • There is a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall over parts of the Central and Southern California Coast. Snow and rain/freezing rain across the Upper Midwest. Heavy snow for the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Local/State Headlines.

  • SoCal hit with major rain storm on President's Day.
  • Streets submerged as flash flooding hits Los Angeles County.
  • At least 7 vehicles stalled in flooded L.A. intersection, driver rescued as storm intensifies.
  • Health officials warn beachgoers to avoid ocean water at all L.A. County beaches.
  • Live weather updates: Flood Flood Warning, evacuation warnings in effect as SoCal storm brings rain.
  • Storm timeline: Heavy rain on tap across SoCal through Monday. When will it dry out?
  • Pair of Pacific storms coming to Southern California: Here’s what to expect.
  • Strong Winds, Downed Trees Leave a Mark During Current Storm Wave.
  • 'Significant and dangerous' storm to unleash severe weather, flooding threat for southern California.
  • Live updates: California slammed by 'dangerous' storm, 8 feet of snow and life-threatening floods.
  • Powerful snowstorms to slam the Sierra Nevada.
  • Death Valley likely to see vibrant colors due to rare superbloom this year.

Nat’l/Int’l Headlines…

  • Sprawling winter storm stretching 1,000+ miles could bring dangerous snow and ice across Northern Tier.
  • Winter storms could bring 4-8 feet of snow to parts of West. See forecast.
  • Complex winter storm looms over Northern Tier with heavy snow and ice.
  • At least 6 states under red flag warning over severe fire risk.
  • Kilauea volcano erupts with radiant lava fountain.
  • Has NASA set another prelaunch test after delay? Latest on Artemis.
  • Partial solar eclipse to be visible in parts of the world, including the rare 'ring of fire' phenomenon.

NOAA Weather

Needles, Needles Airport, CA

Last Update on Feb 16 2026, 11:56 am PST

Weather by NOAA

Current Conditions: Fair

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Temp: 70°F

Wind: SE at 20mph

Humidity: 29%

Dewpoint: 36.0°F

Your 5-Day Forecast at a Glance

On this day – 2.16.1980

Six storms that began on 2/13 hit Southern California continuing on this day. As of 2/21, 12.75 inches of rain measured in LA. 30 were killed in widespread floods and mud slides. Roads and hundreds of homes destroyed or damaged. Post-fire flooding overwhelmed a basin below Harrison Canyon in north San Bernardino four times. Forty homes were damaged or destroyed there. Mission Valley became completely inundated between Friars Rd. and I-8. Large waves hit the coast during this stormy period, causing coastal flooding at Mission Beach, including water over the boardwalk and into houses.

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