Winter Storm Warning

Montrose County · Started Jan 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM · Updated 3d ago

Montrose Countyarea

Jan 9, 2026, 1:51 AMeffective

Jan 9, 2026, 11:00 AMexpires

NWS Grand Junctionsource

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

Full advisory

WHAT

Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches with locally higher amounts. Storm total snowfall between 14 and 20 inches.

WHERE

Northwest San Juan Mountains including the Gorge between Ouray and Red Mountain Pass

WHEN

Until 11 AM MST Saturday.

IMPACTS

Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

Updates

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Jan 9, 2026, 9:15 PM
Alert resolved: Winter Storm Warning issued January 9 at 1:51AM MST until January 10 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
WHAT
Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches with locally higher amounts. Storm total snowfall between 14 and 20 inches.
WHERE
Northwest San Juan Mountains including the Gorge between Ouray and Red Mountain Pass
WHEN
Until 11 AM MST Saturday.
IMPACTS
Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Jan 9, 2026, 2:30 PM
Update for: Winter Storm Warning issued January 9 at 1:51AM MST until January 10 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
WHAT
Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches with locally higher amounts. Storm total snowfall between 14 and 20 inches.
WHERE
Northwest San Juan Mountains including the Gorge between Ouray and Red Mountain Pass
WHEN
Until 11 AM MST Saturday.
IMPACTS
Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-01-09 18:00:00

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