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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
337 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-061045-
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-
337 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

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.

Snow tapers off in most areas today before the next round arrives to
the northern Colorado mountains late this evening. Significant
amounts are mainly expected across the Park and Gore Ranges with
travel impacts along Highway 40 from Milner to Rabbit Ears Pass today.
A more robust round of snow and wind will then impact the northern
and more of the central mountains of Colorado and adjacent valleys
beginning tonight

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

Moderate to heavy snow showers continue through the northern and
central Colorado mountains and adjacent valleys Saturday through
early Sunday. Plan for significant snow accumulations with travel
impacts including road closures likely with this winter storm. The
northern Colorado mountains are likely to see additional periods of
light to moderate snow showers through the upcoming work week.

.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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
113 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

COZ005-061215-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0028.251206T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
Upper Yampa River Basin-
Including the cities of Steamboat Springs
113 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 12
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Upper Yampa River Basin.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous to very difficult at times.
  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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