Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
155 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

COZ004-009-010-013-181200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0018.250418T0000Z-250419T0600Z/
Elkhead and Park Mountains-Grand and Battlement Mesas-Gore and
Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-Flat Tops-
Including the cities of Columbine, Hahns Peak, Toponas, Skyway,
Aspen, Snowmass, Vail, Vail Pass, Minturn, Buford, and Trappers Lake
155 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY NIGHT ABOVE 8000 FT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
  inches with locally higher amounts up to 16 inches. Winds gusting
  as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains, Flat Tops, Gore and Elk
  Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, and Grand and Battlement Mesas.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

COZ012-018-019-181200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0018.250418T0600Z-250420T0000Z/
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Crested Butte, Taylor Park, Marble, Monarch
Pass, McClure Pass, Telluride, Lizard Head Pass, Ouray, Red Mtn
Pass, Lake City, Silverton, Molas Pass, Coal Bank Pass, Rico, and
Hesperus
155 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY ABOVE 8000 FT...

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 8000 ft. Total snow accumulations
  between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts up to 16
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan
  Mountains, and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

COZ017-181200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0018.250418T0600Z-250419T1800Z/
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-
Including the cities of Ridgway, Glade Park, and Colorado National
Monument
155 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON MDT SATURDAY ABOVE 8000 FT...

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 8000 ft. Total snow accumulations
  between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ028-181200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0018.250418T0600Z-250419T1800Z/
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the cities of Spanish Valley, La Sal, and Monticello
155 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON MDT SATURDAY ABOVE 8000 FT...

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 8000 ft. Total snow accumulations
  between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Saturday.

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

&&

$$

KJS