Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
941 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ058-060-051400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0012.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Eastern
Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Including Climax and Bonanza
941 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO 11 PM
MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy wind driven snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches possible with accumulations up to 15
inches north of Cottonwood Pass. Winds could gust as high as 45
mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Western
Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet.
* WHEN...From 11 PM Friday to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute. Visibilities over the
passes will be less than a mile at times during blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the heaviest snow will occur north of
Cottonwood Pass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, 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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
257 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ004-051200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0007.251206T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0027.251205T0600Z-251206T0000Z/
Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Including the cities of Columbine, Hahns Peak, and Toponas
257 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 11 PM
MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow accumulations between
4 and 8 inches expected. For the Winter Storm Warning, snow
accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with winds gusting as high
as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to
5 PM MST Friday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Friday to
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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
257 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ010-012-051200-
/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
257 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO 11 PM
MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys and West
Elk and Sawatch Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 PM Friday to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel over mountain passes could be very difficult.
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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
257 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ013-051200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0007.251206T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
Flat Tops-
Including the cities of Buford and Trappers Lake
257 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 11 PM
MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Flat Tops and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain
Valleys.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
221 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ031-051315-
/O.UPG.KBOU.WS.A.0007.251206T0000Z-251207T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.WS.W.0007.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBOU.WW.Y.0030.251205T0700Z-251206T0600Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Mt Zirkel
221 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11
PM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45
mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy wind driven snow possible.
Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches possible. Winds
could gust as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 11
PM MST Friday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 11 PM Friday to
11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be slick and hazardous late tonight and
Friday due to snow and blowing snow. By Friday night through
Saturday night, travel could be very difficult to impossible. Road
closures are possible.
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.
It is strongly recommended to alter travel plans in the northern
Colorado mountains Friday night through Saturday night. Travel may
become very difficult to impossible. Monitor the latest forecasts for
updates on this winter storm.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
221 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ033-034-051315-
/O.UPG.KBOU.WS.A.0007.251206T0000Z-251207T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.WS.W.0007.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
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 Eisenhower Tunnel, Williams Fork Mountains,
Berthoud Pass, Cameron Pass, Breckenridge, Indian Peaks, Willow Creek
Pass, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Winter Park, Rocky Mountain
National Park, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Kenosha Mountains,
Rabbit Ears Range, Mount Blue Sky, and East Slopes Mosquito Range
221 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO 11 PM MST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55
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...From 11 PM Friday to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and road closures are
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
It is strongly recommended to alter travel plans in the northern
Colorado mountains Friday night through Saturday night. Travel may
become very difficult to impossible. Monitor the latest forecasts for
updates on this winter storm.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 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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Hiris
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1256 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
WYZ112-114-051200-
/O.CON.KCYS.WS.W.0011.251205T0600Z-251207T1200Z/
Sierra Madre Range-Snowy Range-
Including the cities of Centennial and Albany
1256 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and
2 feet. Higher amounts possible above 10000 feet. Winds gusting as
high as 65 mph will lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility.
* WHERE...Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation could become life threatening to
those caught unprepared for severe winter conditions. Hikers and
snowmobilers may easily become disoriented. Frostbite and
hypothermia can develop quickly. Widespread blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility and lead to dangerous travel
conditions. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very
strong winds could cause tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, 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.
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Charnick
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1256 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
WYZ110-116-051200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0049.000000T0000Z-251205T1900Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Arlington, Pumpkin Vine, Elk
Mountain, and Vedauwoo
1256 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...South Laramie Range including the Interstate 80 Summit
between Cheyenne and Laramie, and North Snowy Range Foothills
including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80.
* WHEN...Until noon MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers. In addition, areas of blowing snow
could lead to reduced visibility and slick roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the strong winds is possible
Thursday afternoon before winds pick up again Thursday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.
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Charnick
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
941 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ059-051400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0028.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Including Leadville
941 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO 11
PM MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph causing areas of blowing
snow.
* WHERE...Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet.
* WHEN...From 11 PM Friday to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and poor visibilities
at times in blowing snow.
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.
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Moore
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
257 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ004-051200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0007.251206T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0027.251205T0600Z-251206T0000Z/
Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Including the cities of Columbine, Hahns Peak, and Toponas
257 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 11 PM
MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow accumulations between
4 and 8 inches expected. For the Winter Storm Warning, snow
accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with winds gusting as high
as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to
5 PM MST Friday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Friday to
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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
257 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ005-051200-
/O.EXB.KGJT.WW.Y.0028.251206T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
Upper Yampa River Basin-
Including the cities of Steamboat Springs
257 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 11 PM MST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 12
inches.
* WHERE...Upper Yampa River Basin.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous to very difficult at times.
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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
257 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ008-051200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0028.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
Central Colorado River Basin-
Including the cities of Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, Glenwood Springs,
Carbondale, and Basalt
257 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO 11
PM MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6
inches.
* WHERE...Central Colorado River Basin.
* WHEN...From 11 PM Friday to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* 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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
221 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ031-051315-
/O.UPG.KBOU.WS.A.0007.251206T0000Z-251207T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.WS.W.0007.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBOU.WW.Y.0030.251205T0700Z-251206T0600Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Mt Zirkel
221 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11
PM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45
mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy wind driven snow possible.
Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches possible. Winds
could gust as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 11
PM MST Friday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 11 PM Friday to
11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be slick and hazardous late tonight and
Friday due to snow and blowing snow. By Friday night through
Saturday night, travel could be very difficult to impossible. Road
closures are possible.
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.
It is strongly recommended to alter travel plans in the northern
Colorado mountains Friday night through Saturday night. Travel may
become very difficult to impossible. Monitor the latest forecasts for
updates on this winter storm.
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Dense Fog Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
944 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ089-093-097-051245-
/O.CON.KPUB.FG.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-251205T1400Z/
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-
Including Las Animas, La Junta, Rocky Ford, Olney Springs, and
Ordway
944 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Crowley, Otero, and Bent.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The areas with the lowest visibility are
expected to be along Highway 50 and along the Arkansas River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
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Moore
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
944 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ098-051245-
/O.EXA.KPUB.FG.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-251205T1400Z/
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Including Lamar
944 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Visibility less than 1/4 mile at times in dense fog.
* WHERE...Prowers.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The areas with the lowest visibility are
expected to be along Highway 50 and along the Arkansas River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
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Avalanche Watch
COZ004-031-072200-
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED AVALANCHE WATCH
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER CO
255 PM MST THU DEC 04 2025
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER.
...AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 4:30 PM Friday UNTIL 4:30PM PM
Sunday...
*WHAT...Dangerous avalanche conditions develop on Friday night.
Expect the Avalanche Danger to rise to HIGH (Level 4 of 5).
*WHERE...Park Range.
*WHEN...Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin on
Friday night and last until 5:00 PM on Sunday
*IMPACTS...High snowfall rates and strong winds will create
dangerous avalanche conditions by Friday night. Large and dangerous
avalanches will be easy to trigger once the new snow accumulates.
Avalanches will run naturally. Travel in backcountry avalanche
terrain is not recommended during this time.
Lazar
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1129 AM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ030>051-051830-
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-
1129 AM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Snow returns to the northern mountains tonight, heaviest towards
Rabbit Ears Pass. Roads are expected to become slick and hazardous
overnight in the mountains.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Additional mountain snow is expected Friday evening through
Sunday morning. Travel could be very difficult across the
mountains Friday night through Sunday morning, due to heavy
snowfall and blowing snow.
Across the plains, dry conditions are expected this weekend into
next week, with a gradual warming trend likely.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
249 AM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-051200-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
249 AM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Snow tapers off in most areas today before the next round arrives to
the northern Colorado mountains late this evening. Significant
amounts are mainly expected across the Park and Gore Ranges with
travel impacts along Highway 40 from Milner to Rabbit Ears Pass.
Light snow over Vail Pass could also lead to minor travel impacts at
times.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
The first round of snow will continue to impact the northern Colorado
mountains through Friday afternoon. A more robust round of snow and
wind will then impact the northern and more of the central mountains
of Colorado and adjacent valleys Friday night through early Sunday.
Significant accumulations are possible and travel impacts including
road closures should be planned for with this second storm. The
northern Colorado mountains are likely to see additional snow events
through much of the upcoming week as well.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight, however
spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service in Grand Junction.
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