Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
COZ010-012-061200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0007.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-West Elk and
Sawatch Mountains-
Including the cities of Aspen, Snowmass, Vail, Vail Pass, Minturn,
Crested Butte, Taylor Park, Marble, Monarch Pass, and McClure Pass
226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys and West
Elk and Sawatch Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible at times,
especially Friday night into Saturday morning. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
COZ013-061200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0007.251206T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
Flat Tops-
Including the cities of Buford and Trappers Lake
226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
18 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Flat Tops and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain
Valleys.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to impossible at times,
especially Friday night into Saturday morning. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches. Roads, and especially bridges and
overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
203 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
COZ058-060-060515-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0012.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Eastern
Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Including Bonanza and Climax
203 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy wind driven snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains and Western Mosquito Range, East
Lake County Above 11000 Feet.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. S
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, 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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
135 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
COZ032-060630-
/O.EXA.KBOU.WS.W.0007.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Fraser, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs,
Dillon, Granby, and Kremmling
135 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 5 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
mph.
* WHERE...Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow could reduce visibility to a
quarter mile or less. Travel could be very difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
135 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
COZ033-034-060630-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0007.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast
Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, East Slopes Southern Gore
Range, Winter Park, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Breckenridge,
East Slopes Mosquito Range, Williams Fork Mountains, Cameron Pass,
Indian Peaks, Rabbit Ears Range, Mount Blue Sky, Kenosha Mountains,
Eisenhower Tunnel, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Willow Creek
Pass
135 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 7 and 15 inches, with isolated totals up to
20 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range,
and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
Indian Peaks.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
mile or less. Near blizzard conditions are possible, especially
Saturday morning. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, with
road closures possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected to fall late
tonight through the first half of Saturday, with light to moderate
snow Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. Significant blowing
snow is expected as winds increase late Saturday morning into
Saturday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
It is strongly recommended to alter travel plans in the Colorado
mountains Friday night through Saturday night. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of
an emergency. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained
by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org.
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Avalanche Warning
COZ004-010-031-034-062345-
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED AVALANCHE WARNING
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER CO
443 PM MST FRI DEC 05 2025
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER.
...AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 5 PM SATURDAY...
*WHAT...Very dangerous avalanche conditions. The Avalanche Danger is
HIGH (Level 4 of 5) through Saturday
*WHERE...Park Range and the Gore Range
*WHEN...Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions through Saturday
at 5 PM.
*IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds are creating very dangerous
avalanche conditions. Large and dangerous avalanches are easy to
trigger. Large avalanches will release naturally from wind-loaded
slopes.
*PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in backcountry avalanche
terrain is not recommended through Saturday. Avoid travel on and
under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You
can findmore detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche
JK
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Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
COZ008-061200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0028.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
Central Colorado River Basin-
Including the cities of Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, Glenwood Springs,
Carbondale, and Basalt
226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Central Colorado River Basin.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous to difficult at times,
especially Friday night into Saturday morning.
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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
COZ018-061200-
/O.EXA.KGJT.WW.Y.0028.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Telluride, Lizard Head Pass, Ouray, Red Mtn
Pass, and Lake City
226 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11
PM MST SATURDAY ABOVE 9000 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow expected above 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting
as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible at times,
especially Friday night into Saturday morning. 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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
203 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
COZ059-060515-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0028.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Including Leadville
203 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph causing areas of blowing
snow.
* WHERE...Leadville Vicinity and Lake County Below 11000 Feet.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
203 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
COZ061-060515-
/O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0028.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Including Granite, Alpine, and St Elmo
203 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11
PM MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
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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Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
450 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
NMZ214-215-223-061000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.251206T1300Z-251206T2100Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Central Highlands-
450 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM MST SATURDAY
PEAKS OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS AND PARTS OF THE CENTRAL
HIGHLANDS...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected
over the high peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and parts of
the Central Highlands.
* WHERE...Central Highlands, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains,
and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 2 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow in the high terrain of the
Sangre de Cristo Mountains may reduce visibility below one mile at
times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1047 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
COZ030>051-061800-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
1047 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Scattered mountain snow showers will continue through this
afternoon, with slick travel conditions possible across the high
mountain passes. A brief break in the snow is expected this
evening, before snow becomes more widespread overnight tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Snow and windy conditions will prevail in the mountains Saturday.
Travel is expected to be very difficult through the mountains
Saturday due to heavy snowfall and blowing snow with road
closures possible. Conditions will slowly to improve Saturday
night, but light snow is expected to linger into Sunday with snow
covered and slick roads possible on Sunday, especially during the
morning.
For next week, periods of snow will be possible over the northern
mountains through the middle part of next week. Across the plains,
dry conditions are expected to continue, with a gradual warming
trend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
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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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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
306 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
COZ058>089-093>099-061015-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
306 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Snow showers will occur in the central mountains this afternoon. A
more significant snow storm will develop later tonight and last
into Sunday. Strong winds and significant accumulations are likely
along the Continental Divide, especially north of Cottonwood Pass
with this storm.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Snow will continue in the central mountains all day Saturday into
early Sunday morning. 10 to 20 inches of snow of wind driven snow
is likely by early Sunday morning. Some snow with light
accumulations will be possible over parts of Teller county,
Fremont county, the northern San Luis Valley and the San Juans.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be likely over portions of the region.
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