Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
074 WWUS45 KGJT 052126 WSWGJT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025 COZ004-061200- /O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0007.251206T0000Z-251207T0600Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251206T0000Z/ Elkhead and Park Mountains- Including the cities of Columbine, Hahns Peak, and Toponas 226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, until 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to impossible at times, especially Friday night into Saturday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. 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. 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. && $$ COZ013-061200- /O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0007.251206T0000Z-251207T0600Z/ Flat Tops- Including the cities of Buford and Trappers Lake 226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Flat Tops and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to impossible at times, especially Friday night into Saturday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ COZ010-012-061200- /O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0007.251206T0600Z-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 226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible at times, especially Friday night into Saturday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$ COZ018-061200- /O.EXA.KGJT.WW.Y.0028.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/ Northwest San Juan Mountains- Including the cities of Telluride, Lizard Head Pass, Ouray, Red Mtn Pass, and Lake City 226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY ABOVE 9000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible at times, especially Friday night into Saturday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ005-061200- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0028.251206T0000Z-251207T0600Z/ Upper Yampa River Basin- Including the cities of Steamboat Springs 226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Upper Yampa River Basin. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous to very difficult at times, especially this evening into Saturday morning. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. 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. && $$ COZ008-061200- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0028.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/ Central Colorado River Basin- Including the cities of Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt 226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Central Colorado River Basin. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous to difficult at times, especially Friday night into Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ009-061200- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0028.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/ Grand and Battlement Mesas- Including the cities of Skyway 226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY ABOVE 8000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 8000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Grand and Battlement Mesas. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous to difficult at times, especially Friday night into Saturday morning. 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. && $$ GF