Winter Storm Warning Issued for Rocky Mountain National Park and Medicine Bow Range
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NWS Denver has issued a Winter Storm Warning for high-elevation areas of North Central Colorado, forecasting up to 17 inches of snow and 65 mph wind gusts starting Tuesday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Colorado Mountains
- 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 Mountains.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Denver CO has issued a Winter Storm Warning for high-elevation regions of the Colorado mountains. The alert is effective from 8:00 PM MST Tuesday, February 24, through 12:00 AM MST Thursday, February 26.
Affected Areas
The warning covers areas above 9,000 feet, specifically including:
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- The Medicine Bow Range
- South and East Jackson County
- Larimer County
- North and Northeast Grand County
- Northwest Boulder County
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in Colorado, call 5 1 1 or visit www.cotrip.org.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is anticipated with total accumulations ranging from 7 to 13 inches. Localized areas in and near the mountains of Rocky Mountain National Park could see up to 17 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 65 mph, creating blowing snow that will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. Travel could be very difficult, especially on Tuesday night.
Timeline
The storm is expected to develop quickly on Tuesday evening, February 24. Heavy snow will continue through Wednesday morning before beginning to diminish on Wednesday afternoon. The warning remains in effect until midnight MST Wednesday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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