Winter Weather Advisory

Montrose County · Started May 6, 2026 at 2:09 AM · Updated 2d ago

Montrose Countyarea

May 6, 2026, 2:09 AMeffective

May 6, 2026, 12:00 PMexpires

NWS Grand Junctionsource

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

Full advisory

WHAT

Snow expected above 10000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts above timberline. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

WHERE

Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains.

WHEN

Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

IMPACTS

Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Updates

2 · newest first

May 7, 2026, 10:15 AM
Alert resolved: Winter Weather Advisory issued May 6 at 2:09AM MDT until May 6 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
WHAT
Snow expected above 10000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts above timberline. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
WHERE
Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains.
WHEN
Until 6 PM MDT this evening.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
May 6, 2026, 9:30 AM
Update for: Winter Weather Advisory issued May 6 at 2:09AM MDT until May 6 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
WHAT
Snow expected above 10000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts above timberline. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
WHERE
Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains.
WHEN
Until 6 PM MDT this evening.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Severity: warning Expires: 2026-05-06 18:00:00

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