Winter Storm Warning Issued for Grand and Battlement Mesas and West Elk Mountains

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction, CO, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for high-elevation regions in Colorado. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active until early Thursday morning.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are included in this warning:

• Grand and Battlement Mesas
• West Elk and Sawatch Mountains

What You Should Do

Travel could be very difficult to impossible at times due to snow and blowing snow creating near whiteout conditions. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends the following:

• Keep an extra flashlight, food, warm clothes, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• Obtain the latest road conditions for the state you are calling from by dialing 5 1 1.

Expected Conditions

• Snowfall: Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.
• Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 50 mph.
• Visibility: Blowing snow is expected to significantly reduce visibility, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective through 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.