Winter Storm Warning Issued for Rabbit Ears Pass and High Elevations in Jackson and Grand Counties
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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 West Jackson and West Grand Counties above 9000 feet, forecasting heavy snow and high winds through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- North-Central Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Denver 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 North-Central Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Denver CO has issued a Winter Storm Warning for high-elevation regions in north-central Colorado. The alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers West Jackson and West Grand Counties for areas above 9,000 feet. This includes Rabbit Ears Pass.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:
- If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Be prepared for winter driving conditions and adhere to traction laws.
- Monitor the latest road conditions for Colorado by calling 5-1-1 or visiting www.cotrip.org for information on road closures.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 10 and 20 inches.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 70 mph.
- Visibility: Snow and blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less.
- Impacts: Travel could become very difficult to impossible. The combination of heavy snow and high winds may cause damage to trees and power lines.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 11:00 PM MST on Monday, February 16, 2026. The conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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