California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow
This image provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shows a large tree that has fallen across the highway blocking all southbound lanes and the fast lane northbound in Goleta, Calif., Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Santa Barbara County Fire Department via AP)
California was walloped Monday by a powerful winter storm carrying treacherous thunderstorms, high winds and heavy snow in mountain areas.
Millions of Los Angeles County residents faced flash flood warnings as rain pounded the region and people in some areas scarred by last year’s devastating wildfires were under an evacuation warning through Tuesday because of the potential for mud and debris flows.
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