Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: Winter Park CO

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
319 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

COZ030>051-191030-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
319 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Periods of snow and blowing snow will continue in the mountains,
heaviest this afternoon and evening. Additional snowfall amounts
of 3 to 8 inches are expected in the mountains with up to a foot
in the mountains of western Jackson County. Mountains valleys are
expected to see 2 to 5 inches. Travel will slow with snow covered
roads in places, especially towards sunset.

Gusty southwest winds will lead to elevated to locally critical
fire weather conditions this afternoon across the plains, mainly
south of I-70. Stronger winds may develop late tonight in and near
the foothills where gusts to 75 mph will be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Strong winds in and near the foothills will remain possible into
Thursday morning before decreasing mid to late morning. In the
mountains, a lull in snow is expected Thursday. The next storm
system lifts northeast across Colorado Friday bringing more snow to
the mountains, and possibly light snow to the Denver metro area.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1059 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ033-034-182200-
/O.EXT.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast
Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Kenosha Mountains, Rocky Mountain National
Park, Williams Fork Mountains, East Slopes Mosquito Range, Eisenhower
Tunnel, Mount Blue Sky, Cameron Pass, Berthoud Pass, Laramie and
Medicine Bow Mountains, Breckenridge, Winter Park, East Slopes
Southern Gore Range, Willow Creek Pass, Rabbit Ears Range, and Indian
Peaks
1059 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range,
  and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
  Indian Peaks.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less at times. There will also be potential for sudden snow
  squalls late Wednesday afternoon and evening to bring quick intense
  bursts of snow and brief whiteout conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

&&

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Avalanche Warning

COZ004-009-010-012-013-018-019-031-034-060-068-200045-
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED AVALANCHE WARNING
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER CO
532 PM MST TUE FEB 17 2026

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER.

AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY

*WHAT Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5)
avalanche danger.

*WHEREthe Flat Tops, Park Range, Grand Mesa, Elkhead Mountains,
Gore Range, Sawatch, West Elk, Elk Mountains, and San Juan Mountains.

*WHEN Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin on Tuesday
 evening and last through Thursday.

*IMPACTS Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger.
Large avalanches will run naturally.

*PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS Travel in backcountry avalanche
terrain is not recommended from Tuesday evening through Friday.
Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than
about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at
colorado.gov/avalanche

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