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
226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

COZ004-061200-
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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