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
1012 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026

COZ017-061900-
/O.EXA.KGJT.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260307T0700Z/
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-
Including the cities of Ridgway, Glade Park, and Colorado National
Monument
1012 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT
ABOVE 7000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow Above 7000 Feet. Total snow accumulations between 6
  and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ004-009-013-061900-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260307T0100Z/
Elkhead and Park Mountains-Grand and Battlement Mesas-Flat Tops-
Including the cities of Columbine, Hahns Peak, Toponas, Skyway,
Buford, and Trappers Lake
1012 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST FRIDAY
ABOVE 8000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 8000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  between 6 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts along the
  spine of the Park Range. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains, Flat Tops, and Grand and
  Battlement Mesas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ010-061900-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260307T0700Z/
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Including the cities of Aspen, Snowmass, Vail, Vail Pass, and Minturn
1012 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
FRIDAY NIGHT ABOVE 8500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 8500 feet. Total snow accumulations
  between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MST Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ012-061900-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260307T0700Z/
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-
Including the cities of Crested Butte, Taylor Park, Marble, Monarch
Pass, and McClure Pass
1012 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
  inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high
  as 35 mph.

* WHERE...West Elk and Sawatch Mountains.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ018-061900-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260307T0700Z/
Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Telluride, Lizard Head Pass, Ouray, Red Mtn
Pass, and Lake City
1012 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
  inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ019-061900-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260307T0700Z/
Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Silverton, Molas Pass, Coal Bank Pass, Rico,
and Hesperus
1012 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
FRIDAY NIGHT ABOVE 9500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 9500 feet. Total snow accumulations
  between 5 and 10 inches, with locally higher amounts possible.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest San Juan Mountains.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ023-061900-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260307T0100Z/
Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Including the cities of Manila and Dutch John
1012 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST FRIDAY
ABOVE 8000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 8000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts possible.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Uinta Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning
  commutes. 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.

&&

$$

GJT