2026-2027 Winter Storm Resources
Resources and Information:
- Storm readiness tips: http://www.readysbc.org/StormReadiness
- For status of highways: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadscell.php
- For status of County roadways: https://www.countyofsb.org/2116/Road-Closures
- For County sandbag filling locations: https://www.countyofsb.org/2219/Sandbags
- ReadySBC Emergency Alerts: https://bit.ly/ReadySBCAlerts
Register to Receive ReadySBC Alerts
If you haven't registered for emergency alerts, please do so at ReadySBC.org.
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency
September 21, 2026: Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in several counties (including Santa Barbara County) to support recovery from earlier storm activity and other events
What you need to know: Governor Newsom is taking early action to prepare California for what is shaping up to be a historic El Niño season, which is forecast to be very strong, even the strongest on record. The state of emergency helps California move faster to protect communities, stage critical resources, and strengthen readiness before severe weather intensifies.
Here is LINK for more information, full proclaimation and resources
El Niño 2026-27 - Individual Preparedness video and links
Montecito Creek & Winter Storm Preparedness Community Meeting
Follow the Santa Ynez River water levels with USGS Stream Sensors. Here are the links:
Real-time Rainfall, River-Stream, and Reservoir Data - SEE THIS LINK.