Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
135 PM MST Sat Dec 6 2025

COZ004-071200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251207T1200Z/
Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Including the cities of Columbine, Hahns Peak, and Toponas
135 PM MST Sat Dec 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible through
  much of the day and into the early morning hours of Sunday

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, warm clothes,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ010-012-070600-
/O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-West Elk and
Sawatch Mountains-
Including the cities of Aspen, Snowmass, Vail, Vail Pass, Minturn,
Crested Butte, Taylor Park, Marble, Monarch Pass, and McClure Pass
135 PM MST Sat Dec 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys and West
  Elk and Sawatch Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, warm clothes,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ013-070600-
/O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
Flat Tops-
Including the cities of Buford and Trappers Lake
135 PM MST Sat Dec 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Flat Tops and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain
  Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to impossible at times. Roads,
  and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick
  and hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

COZ005-070600-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
Upper Yampa River Basin-
Including the cities of Steamboat Springs
135 PM MST Sat Dec 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Upper Yampa River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous to very difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ008-070600-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
Central Colorado River Basin-
Including the cities of Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, Glenwood Springs,
Carbondale, and Basalt
135 PM MST Sat Dec 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central Colorado River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous to difficult at times,
  especially through Glenwood Canyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ009-070600-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Including the cities of Skyway
135 PM MST Sat Dec 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 8000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow above 8000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to
  two inches.

* WHERE...Grand and Battlement Mesas.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous to difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ018-070600-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Telluride, Lizard Head Pass, Ouray, Red Mtn
Pass, and Lake City
135 PM MST Sat Dec 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 9000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow above 9000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 4
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KJS