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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 5:03 AM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Flat Tops and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys. * WHEN...From 11 PM Monday to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow may result in near zero visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, warm clothes, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&
Avalanche Watch
Issued: 11:23 PM Feb. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. ...AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM FRIDAY... *WHAT...Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5) avalanche danger. *WHERE...The West Elk and Elk Mountains. *WHEN...Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin Tuesday morning and last through Friday. *IMPACTS...Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. Large avalanches will run naturally. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended from Tuesday through Friday. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche
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