Winter Storm Warning

Mesa County · Started Feb 15, 2026 at 12:21 PM · Updated 3d ago

Mesa Countyarea

Feb 15, 2026, 12:21 PMeffective

Feb 16, 2026, 3:15 AMexpires

NWS Grand Junctionsource

Approximate affected area. Zone-based advisories do not include an exact boundary

Full advisory

WHAT

Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

WHERE

Grand and Battlement Mesas and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains.

WHEN

From 11 PM Monday to 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.

Updates

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Feb 16, 2026, 6:30 PM
Alert resolved: Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 12:21PM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
WHAT
Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.
WHERE
Grand and Battlement Mesas and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains.
WHEN
From 11 PM Monday to 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.
Feb 15, 2026, 11:16 PM
Update for: Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 12:21PM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
WHAT
Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.
WHERE
Grand and Battlement Mesas and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains.
WHEN
From 11 PM Monday to 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.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-02-16 10:15:00

Advisory issued through the National Weather Service feed. For life-threatening emergencies call 911.