Snow Squall Warning Issued for Northeastern Larimer County, Colorado
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued an immediate Snow Squall Warning for northeastern Larimer County as intense snow bursts and high winds create dangerous whiteout conditions.
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- Record type
- Snow Squall Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Denver CO
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Snow Squall Warning for northeastern Larimer County in north central Colorado. This alert was issued at 8:17 AM MST on February 17, 2026, following radar and webcam observations of a dangerous snow squall.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts northeastern Larimer County. Locations in the path of the squall include:
- Livermore
- Virginia Dale
- Poudre Park
- Owl Canyon
- Buckeye
- Waverly
At the time of issuance, the squall was located approximately 7 miles northwest of Wellington, or 14 miles north of Fort Collins, moving east at 40 mph.
What You Should Do
Travelers in the affected area are urged to slow down immediately. Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected with this dangerous snow squall. Residents and motorists should:
- Be alert for sudden whiteout conditions.
- Reduce driving speed and turn on headlights.
- Avoid travel if possible until the squall passes, as conditions can become dangerous within minutes.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the primary hazards include intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds. These conditions are expected to cause blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts are forecast to exceed 35 mph.
Timeline
The Snow Squall Warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 8:45 AM MST on February 17, 2026. The event is characterized by its sudden onset and brief but intense duration.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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