Winter Storm Warning Issued for San Juan Mountains Through Thursday Morning
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 San Juan Mountains, effective until 5:00 AM MST Thursday, with heavy winds and blowing snow expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- San Juan Mountains, Colorado
- 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 San Juan Mountains, Colorado.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, CO. The alert remains in effect as hazardous winter conditions continue to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in Colorado:
- Northwestern San Juan Mountains
- Southwest San Juan Mountains
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:
- Emergency Supplies: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, warm clothes, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Check Road Conditions: The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by dialing 5-1-1.
- Prepare for Hazards: Be ready for significantly reduced visibility and difficult driving conditions. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow is expected to significantly reduce visibility across the affected areas.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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