Live updates: California slammed by ‘dangerous’ storm, 8 feet of snow and life-threatening floods

February 16, 2026 at 07:29AM

Live updates: California slammed by ‘dangerous’ storm, 8 feet of snow and life-threatening floods

A severe storm is battering California with life-threatening flash floods, mudslides, and up to eight feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada. Real-time radar and evacuation warnings are in place for affected areas, with major travel disruptions across the state as crews respond to dangerous conditions.