Winter Storm Warning Issued for Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10,000 Feet
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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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 11 PM Thursday to 11 PM Friday, with up to 15 inches of snow and 55 mph wind gusts expected in high-elevation areas.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern San Juan Mountains, Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo CO
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern San Juan Mountains, Colorado.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Pueblo CO. The alert is effective starting late Thursday evening and remains in place through Friday night.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Eastern San Juan Mountains at elevations above 10,000 feet.
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to be very difficult. If you must travel, the NWS recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions for the state they are calling from by dialing 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with widespread accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Locally higher amounts may reach up to 15 inches.
- Wind: Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 55 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, creating hazardous conditions for the Friday morning and evening commutes.
- Additional Hazards: Strong winds may cause tree damage.
Timeline
The alert onset begins at 11:00 PM MST on Thursday, February 19. The warning is scheduled to expire at 11:00 PM MST on Friday, February 20.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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