Winter Storm Warning Issued for Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus Through Thursday Morning
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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 Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, with up to 15 inches of snow and 60 mph wind gusts expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus
- 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 Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Junction, CO, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus. This alert is in effect from late Monday night through 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus (Zone COZ003). This high-elevation region is expected to see significant winter weather conditions throughout the duration of the alert.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to slow down and use extreme caution while traveling. Hazardous conditions are expected to make travel very difficult, particularly during the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. For the latest road conditions in the state you are calling from, dial 5-1-1. Preparation for potential power outages or tree damage due to high winds is also advised.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 8 and 15 inches, with locally higher amounts possible in some areas.
- Wind: Strong winds are anticipated, with gusts reaching as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow may result in near-zero visibility at times, creating dangerous driving conditions.
- Other Hazards: The combination of heavy snow and high winds could cause damage to trees.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning was issued at 10:32 PM MST on February 16, 2026. The onset of the storm conditions is expected around 11:00 PM MST on February 16, with the warning remaining in effect until 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19. Significant impacts are specifically noted for the Tuesday morning and evening commute periods.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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