Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 13 at 1:09PM MDT until October 15 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 13, 2026 - 12:09pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected above 9500 feet. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 8 inches with locally higher amounts possible above
timberline. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains, Flat Tops, Gore and Elk
Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand and Battlement Mesas, and
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slushy and icy road conditions on mountain
passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning
and evening commutes.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Elkhead and Park Mountains; Grand and Battlement Mesas; Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys; West Elk and Sawatch Mountains; Flat Tops
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov