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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
119 PM MST Fri Jan 2 2026

COZ010-012-013-018-019-030000-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260103T0000Z/
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-West Elk and
Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Aspen, Snowmass, Vail, Vail Pass, Minturn,
Crested Butte, Taylor Park, Marble, Monarch Pass, McClure Pass,
Buford, Trappers Lake, Telluride, Lizard Head Pass, Ouray, Red Mtn
Pass, Lake City, Silverton, Molas Pass, Coal Bank Pass, Rico, and
Hesperus
119 PM MST Fri Jan 2 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON ABOVE 9500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow above 9500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to
  two inches.

* WHERE...Flat Tops, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Southwest San
  Juan Mountains, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys,
  and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains above 9500 feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday evening 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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KAA

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
226 AM MST Fri Jan 2 2026

COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-030930-
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-
226 AM MST Fri Jan 2 2026

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.

Precipitation will continue across the region today, bringing valley
rain and snow above 8-9k feet, then taper off this evening from west
to east. Winter Weather Advisories continue for the Colorado
mountains. Winter driving conditions will persist on mountain passes
today. Travelers should check local road conditions ahead of travel.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Weather conditions will stay quiet this weekend, with some flurries
in the mountains and above normal temperatures. Active weather is
expected to return Sunday night. A series of disturbances could keep
unsettled conditions around through the week, but forecast confidence
in specifics is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight, however
spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service in Grand Junction.

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