Winter Weather Advisory

Pitkin County · Started Mar 14, 2026 at 11:04 PM · Updated 2d ago

Pitkin Countyarea

Mar 14, 2026, 11:04 PMeffective

Mar 15, 2026, 9:00 AMexpires

NWS Grand Junctionsource

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

Full advisory

WHAT

Snow expected above 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph near and above timberline.

WHERE

Elkhead and Park Mountains and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys.

WHEN

Until 9 AM MDT Sunday.

IMPACTS

Travel could be difficult with widespread blowing significantly reducing visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

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Mar 15, 2026, 5:32 PM
Alert expired: Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 11:04PM MDT until March 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.
Mar 15, 2026, 5:32 PM
Update for: Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 11:04PM MDT until March 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
WHAT
Snow expected above 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph near and above timberline.
WHERE
Elkhead and Park Mountains and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys.
WHEN
Until 9 AM MDT Sunday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be difficult with widespread blowing significantly reducing visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
Severity: warning Expires: 2026-03-15 15:00:00

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