Winter Storm Warning Issued for Elkhead and Park Mountains; Up to 20 Inches of Snow Expected
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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 a Winter Storm Warning for the Elkhead and Park Mountains, forecasting heavy snow and 60 mph wind gusts through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Elkhead and Park Mountains
- 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.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction, CO, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Elkhead and Park Mountains. This alert is currently in effect and remains active until early Thursday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Elkhead and Park Mountains in Colorado (Zone COZ004).
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:
- Travel Safety: If you must travel, keep an emergency kit in your vehicle containing a flashlight, food, water, and warm clothing.
- Stay Informed: Check the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
- Commute Planning: Prepare for hazardous conditions that could significantly impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Heavy snow is expected, with total accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecasted to gust as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow may result in near zero visibility at times, making travel difficult to impossible.
- Additional Hazards: Strong winds may cause damage to trees.
Timeline
- Onset: The storm conditions are expected to begin at 11:00 PM MST on Monday, February 16.
- Duration: The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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