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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
205 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
205 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

On Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Hazardous Weather Outlook will no
longer be created or updated.

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A cold front and upper level disturbance will bring more valley rain,
and mountain snow to the region along with a few storms this
afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for the
northern, central, and southern mountains for accumulating snow,
mainly for the higher elevations. Freeze Warnings remain in place for
the overnight hours for several Colorado valleys where low
temperatures will drop into the mid 20s.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A quick clipper like system may bring some light precip to the
northern mountains Thursday night into Friday but minimal
accumulations expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
209 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

COZ004-010-061800-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260506T1800Z/
Elkhead and Park Mountains-Gore and Elk Mountains/Central
Mountain Valleys-
Including the cities of Columbine, Hahns Peak, Toponas, Aspen,
Snowmass, Vail, Vail Pass, and Minturn
209 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10
  inches, with locally higher amounts above timberline. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains and Gore and Elk
  Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

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