Winter Storm Warning Issued for Elkhead and Park Mountains Through Thursday Morning
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 a Winter Storm Warning for the Elkhead and Park Mountains, effective until 5:00 AM MST Thursday, with snow and high 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 the region. This alert remains in effect as hazardous winter conditions continue to impact the area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Elkhead and Park Mountains in Colorado (UGC COZ004).
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised that travel could be very difficult to impossible. 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.
Expected Conditions
The region is expected to see additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 40 mph. These conditions, combined with blowing snow, may result in near zero visibility at times.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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