Winter Storm Warning Issued for Elkhead and Park Mountains Above 9,000 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 for the Elkhead and Park Mountains from Tuesday evening through Wednesday night, with up to 2 feet of snow and 60 mph winds expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Elkhead and Park Mountains, Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Junction 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 Elkhead and Park Mountains, Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction, CO, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for high-elevation regions. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely and expected to impact the area.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically for the Elkhead and Park Mountains. The hazardous conditions are expected to occur primarily in areas above 9,000 feet in elevation.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecast for the region, with total snow accumulations expected to range between 8 and 16 inches. Locally higher amounts of up to 2 feet are possible on the highest peaks. In addition to heavy snowfall, winds are expected to gust as high as 60 mph. These conditions will likely result in blowing snow and slushy to icy road conditions, especially during the nighttime hours.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 6:00 PM MST on Tuesday, February 24, until 9:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25.
What You Should Do
Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to the combination of heavy snow and blowing snow. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, warm clothes, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in the state you are calling from, dial 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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