Winter Storm Warning Issued for Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide 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 Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 60 mph starting Monday night.
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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 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 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 indicates that severe winter weather conditions are expected, creating significant hazards for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic locations:
- Uncompahgre Plateau
- Dallas Divide
What You Should Do
Officials advise that travel could be very difficult to impossible during this storm. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, warm clothes, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 511.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 6 and 15 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow may result in near zero visibility at times.
- Impacts: Hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Additionally, strong winds could cause tree damage.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 11:00 PM MST on Monday, February 16, 2026. The warning and the expected hazardous conditions are scheduled to continue until 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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