Winter Storm Warning Issued for Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide Above 7000 Feet
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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 Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, forecasting up to 15 inches of snow and 60 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Junction
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 Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide. This alert is effective starting at 11:00 PM MST on Monday, February 16, and remains in effect until 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, specifically for areas at elevations above 7,000 feet.
What You Should Do
Travel is discouraged unless necessary. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, warm clothes, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions for their state by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 6 and 15 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow may result in near-zero visibility at times.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Additionally, strong winds could cause tree damage.
Timeline
- Alert Onset: 11:00 PM MST, Monday, February 16
- Alert Expiration: 5:00 AM MST, Thursday, February 19
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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