VICTOR VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — After a powerful winter storm dumped up to three feet of snow in local mountains, another round of snow and rain is forecast to impact the region Thursday.
According to National Weather Service reports issued Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 10:07 a.m., snowfall totals varied by elevation, with higher elevations seeing the greatest accumulation.
- Mountain High Resorts reported between 28 and 38 inches of snow at elevations ranging from 6,600 to 8,000 feet.
- Bear Mountain Snow Summit received between 18 and 36 inches at elevations between 7,100 and 8,800 feet.
- Big Bear Yard measured 28 inches of snow at 6,800 feet in elevation.
- The End of Baldy Road measured 33 inches of snow at 6,360 feet in elevation.
- Green Valley Lake recorded 25 inches at 6,900 feet.
- Running Springs saw 20 inches at 6,200 feet.
- Wrightwood received 14 inches at 5,900 feet.
- Lake Arrowhead reported 9 inches at 5,400 feet.
In addition to snowfall, the storm delivered significant rainfall in some mountain zones.
- Middle Fork Lytle Creek received 8.68 inches of rain at an elevation of 3,740 feet.
- Lytle Creek RAWS recorded 6.69 inches at 2,790 feet.
Following the storm, Mountain High Resorts shared an update on conditions at the ski area.
“Another 14” of fresh snow overnight brings us to 28” in the last 48 hours! With all this new snow, the majority of the West Resort is now OPEN, top to bottom, run to run goodness. Please be aware of natural obstacles on ungroomed trails. Conquest chairlift is set to open tomorrow,” the resort stated.
Mountain High officials advised that chain control is currently in effect on Highway 2 and Largo Vista Road. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are allowed to proceed without chains.
Another Round of Snow and Rain Expected Thursday
According to the National Weather Service, widespread precipitation with mountain snow will move into the area late Thursday morning and continue through the evening. Snow levels are expected to be around 3,500 feet Thursday morning, rising to just above 5,000 feet late Thursday afternoon before lowering to around 4,000 feet during the evening.
Winds will weaken slightly tonight and Thursday morning but will remain breezy. Stronger winds are expected to redevelop late Thursday morning and persist through early Friday morning.
Despite lower overall snow amounts with the incoming system, strong winds will likely lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility, especially late Thursday morning and afternoon.
Motorists traveling into mountain communities are urged to check road conditions and be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.
