Winter Storm Warning

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 1016 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow may result in near zero visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, warm clothes, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.