Winter Weather Advisory

Pitkin County · Started Jan 1, 2026 at 2:33 AM · Updated 3d ago

Pitkin Countyarea

Jan 1, 2026, 2:33 AMeffective

Jan 1, 2026, 10:45 AMexpires

NWS Grand Junctionsource

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

Full advisory

WHAT

Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible.

WHERE

Flat Tops, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains above 9500 feet.

WHEN

From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM MST Friday.

IMPACTS

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

Updates

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Jan 2, 2026, 5:22 AM
Alert resolved: Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 2:33AM MST until January 2 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
WHAT
Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible.
WHERE
Flat Tops, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains above 9500 feet.
WHEN
From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM MST Friday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Jan 1, 2026, 9:20 PM
Update for: Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 2:33AM MST until January 2 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
WHAT
Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible.
WHERE
Flat Tops, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains above 9500 feet.
WHEN
From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM MST Friday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Severity: warning Expires: 2026-01-01 17:45:00

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