Winter Storm Warning

Routt County · Started Feb 24, 2026 at 10:45 AM · Updated 3d ago

Routt Countyarea

Feb 24, 2026, 10:45 AMeffective

Feb 25, 2026, 12:00 AMexpires

NWS Grand Junctionsource

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

Full advisory

WHAT

Heavy snow expected above 9,000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches with locally higher amounts possible on the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

WHERE

Elkhead and Park Mountains.

WHEN

From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MST Wednesday.

IMPACTS

Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to snow and blowing snow and slushy to icy conditions mainly during the night-time hours.

Updates

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Feb 26, 2026, 1:15 PM
Alert expired: Winter Storm Warning issued February 24 at 10:45AM MST until February 25 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.
Feb 24, 2026, 8:30 PM
Update for: Winter Storm Warning issued February 24 at 10:45AM MST until February 25 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
WHAT
Heavy snow expected above 9,000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches with locally higher amounts possible on the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
WHERE
Elkhead and Park Mountains.
WHEN
From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MST Wednesday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to snow and blowing snow and slushy to icy conditions mainly during the night-time hours.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-02-25 07:00:00

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