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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
253 PM MST Thu Jan 1 2026

COZ010-012-013-018-019-021200-
/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
253 PM MST Thu Jan 1 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
  inches with locally higher amounts possible.

* 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 Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

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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MDA

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
317 AM MST Thu Jan 1 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-
317 AM MST Thu Jan 1 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 overspread the region today, bringing valley rain
and snow above 8-9k feet. Temperatures remain mild through the
period. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for the Colorado
mountains. Winter driving conditions and difficult travel will be
possible across the mountain passes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Widespread valley rain and mountain snow will continue through
Friday evening. The weekend will once again be quiet, but unsettled
weather looks to return early next week. Temperature remain well
above normal.

.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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