Flood Advisory in Effect for Cajon Pass, I-15 Corridor as Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Move In

CAJON PASS, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A Flood Advisory is in effect until 3:09 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2026, for the Cajon Pass area as a powerful storm system moves through San Bernardino County, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions along Interstate 15.

As of 1:45 p.m., southbound traffic on I-15 is heavily congested from the Hesperia/Victorville area all the way down into the Cajon Pass. Motorists are advised to expect significant delays.

According to a written statement from the County of San Bernardino, drivers traveling through the Cajon Pass corridor could encounter flooding on roadways, particularly along the heavily traveled I-15 route connecting the High Desert with the Inland Empire.

“When you come across water on the road, remember these flood safety tips,” the county stated.

The county provided the following safety guidance:

• “Never drive into flooded areas”
• “Do not walk or bike through flooded roads”
• “Do not allow children to play near streams of water or storm drains after rainfall”
• “Do not park your car near streams of water”

Residents are encouraged to visit prepare.sbcounty.gov for additional safety information.

According to the National Weather Service, strong winds are expected beginning Monday and continuing into early Tuesday, with the potential for damaging winds to develop Tuesday night into Wednesday, especially along the desert mountain slopes and foothills.

The weather service also reports that multiple rounds of precipitation are expected through Thursday, with the heaviest and most widespread periods occurring Monday into early Tuesday and again Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Snow levels are forecast to begin between 6,500 and 7,000 feet on Monday, then drop to around 5,000 feet on Tuesday, continuing to fall into mid-week. Storm totals above 5,500 feet could range from several inches to as much as a couple of feet, according to the weather service.

Motorists traveling through the Cajon Pass should prepare for rapidly changing conditions, including heavy rain, gusty winds and possible snow at higher elevations.

For areas not listed, residents can visit weather.gov for updated forecasts and advisories.

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