Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

670 
WWUS45 KBOU 160605
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1105 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026

COZ031-162200-
/O.EXT.KBOU.WS.W.0002.260217T0900Z-260219T1200Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Mt Zirkel
1105 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and
  20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick
  intense bursts of snow and rapidly reduced visibility. Snow and ice
  covered roads will make travel very difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

COZ033-034-162200-
/O.EXT.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.260217T0900Z-260219T0600Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast
Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Breckenridge, Kenosha Mountains, Eisenhower
Tunnel, East Slopes Mosquito Range, Indian Peaks, Rabbit Ears Range,
Berthoud Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park, Williams Fork Mountains,
Mount Blue Sky, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Willow Creek
Pass, Cameron Pass, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, and Winter Park
1105 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 11 PM
MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 10
  inches, with localized higher amounts up to 12 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 70 mph over the mountain passes.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range,
  and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
  Indian Peaks.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 11 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick
  intense bursts of snow and rapidly reduced visibility. Snow and ice
  covered roads will make travel very difficult at times. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow
extra time to reach your destination.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/bou

Meier

502 
WWUS45 KBOU 161852
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1152 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

COZ031-170615-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0002.260217T0900Z-260219T1200Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Mt Zirkel
1152 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM
MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and
  24 inches, with localized amounts up to 30 inches at the highest
  elevations. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick
  intense bursts of snow and rapidly reduced visibility. Snow and ice
  covered roads will make travel very difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

COZ030-032-170615-
/O.EXA.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.260217T0900Z-260219T0600Z/
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-Grand and Summit Counties Below
9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Spicer, Hot Sulphur Springs, North Park,
Grand Lake, Walden, Gould, Fraser, Kremmling, Rand, Dillon, and
Granby
1152 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 11 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...North Park, and Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 11 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will make travel hazardous. Roads will
  become slippery in spots, especially through mountain passes. Use
  caution when traveling. Snow and blowing snow will reduce
  visibility to a quarter mile or less. Travel could be very
  difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow
extra time to reach your destination.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

COZ033-034-170615-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.260217T0900Z-260219T0600Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast
Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Kenosha Mountains, Rocky Mountain National
Park, Rabbit Ears Range, Breckenridge, Berthoud Pass, Williams Fork
Mountains, Indian Peaks, Cameron Pass, East Slopes Southern Gore
Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, East
Slopes Mosquito Range, Winter Park, Willow Creek Pass, and Mount Blue
Sky
1152 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 11
PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12
  inches, with localized higher amounts up to 16 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range,
  and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
  Indian Peaks.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 11 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick
  intense bursts of snow, rapidly reduced visibility and treacherous
  travel conditions.  Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and
  evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow
extra time to reach your destination.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/bou

09

590 
WWUS45 KBOU 170618
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1118 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

COZ031-171700-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0002.260217T0900Z-260219T1200Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Mt Zirkel
1118 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and
  24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick
  intense bursts of snow and rapidly reduced visibility. Snow and ice
  covered roads will make travel very difficult at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Between 4AM and 7AM this morning, a burst of
  heavy snow and strong winds are expected to drop visibility to less
  than a quarter and cause roads to become snow covered. Travel is
  expected to be very difficult during the time frame.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

COZ030-032>034-171700-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.260217T0900Z-260219T0600Z/
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-Grand and Summit Counties Below
9000 Feet-South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast
Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Rand, Walden, Willow Creek Pass, Dillon,
Winter Park, Kremmling, Rocky Mountain National Park, Eisenhower
Tunnel, Hot Sulphur Springs, East Slopes Mosquito Range, Rabbit Ears
Range, Kenosha Mountains, North Park, Indian Peaks, Gould, East
Slopes Southern Gore Range, Breckenridge, Mount Blue Sky, Grand Lake,
Fraser, Berthoud Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Williams
Fork Mountains, Granby, Cameron Pass, and Spicer
1118 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9
  inches, with localized higher amounts up to 12 inches in the
  valleys. For the mountains, 6 to 12 inches with localized higher
  amounts up 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph over the
  mountain passes.

* WHERE...North Park, Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet,
  Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The
  Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian
  Peaks.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick
  intense bursts of snow, rapidly reduced visibility, and treacherous
  travel conditions.  Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and
  evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Between 5AM and 8AM this morning, a burst of
  heavy snow and strong winds are expected to drop visibility to less
  than a quarter and cause roads to become snow covered. Travel is
  expected to be very difficult during the time frame.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow
extra time to reach your destination.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/bou

Meier

469 
WWUS45 KBOU 171557
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
857 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ031-180700-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Mt Zirkel
857 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total additional snow accumulations
  between 8 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick
  intense bursts of snow and rapidly reduced visibility. Snow and ice
  covered roads will make travel very difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

COZ030-032>034-180700-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-Grand and Summit Counties Below
9000 Feet-South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast
Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Hot Sulphur Springs, Mount Blue Sky, Cameron
Pass, Dillon, Eisenhower Tunnel, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains,
Rabbit Ears Range, Granby, Indian Peaks, Walden, Fraser, East Slopes
Mosquito Range, Berthoud Pass, Kenosha Mountains, Rocky Mountain
National Park, Spicer, Rand, Williams Fork Mountains, Willow Creek
Pass, Gould, Breckenridge, Kremmling, Grand Lake, East Slopes
Southern Gore Range, Winter Park, and North Park
857 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5
  inches in the valleys. For the mountains, 4 to 8 inches of
  additional snowfall with localized higher amounts up 12 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph over the mountain passes.

* WHERE...North Park, Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet,
  Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The
  Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian
  Peaks.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick
  intense bursts of snow, rapidly reduced visibility, and treacherous
  travel conditions.  Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and
  evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow
extra time to reach your destination.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/bou

22

260 
WWUS45 KBOU 180328
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
828 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ031-181530-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Mt Zirkel
828 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total additional snow accumulations
  between 8 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick
  intense bursts of snow and rapidly reduced visibility. Snow and ice
  covered roads will make travel very difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

COZ030-032>034-181530-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-Grand and Summit Counties Below
9000 Feet-South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast
Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Spicer, Cameron Pass, Rand, Kremmling, Indian
Peaks, Rocky Mountain National Park, Mount Blue Sky, East Slopes
Southern Gore Range, Rabbit Ears Range, Grand Lake, Berthoud Pass,
Walden, Kenosha Mountains, East Slopes Mosquito Range, Fraser,
Granby, Eisenhower Tunnel, Breckenridge, Hot Sulphur Springs, Laramie
and Medicine Bow Mountains, Winter Park, Dillon, Williams Fork
Mountains, North Park, Willow Creek Pass, and Gould
828 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5
  inches in the valleys. For the mountains, 4 to 8 inches of
  additional snowfall with localized higher amounts possible. Winds
  gusting as high as 60 mph over the mountain passes.

* WHERE...North Park, Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet,
  Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The
  Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian
  Peaks.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick
  intense bursts of snow, rapidly reduced visibility, and treacherous
  travel conditions.  Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and
  evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow
extra time to reach your destination.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/bou

63

790 
WWUS45 KBOU 180559
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1059 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ031-182200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Mt Zirkel
1059 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations
  between 7 and 15 inches. Winds gusting to around 50 mph.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls Wednesday
  afternoon and evening to bring quick intense bursts of snow and
  whiteout conditions. Travel will be very difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

COZ033-034-182200-
/O.EXT.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast
Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Kenosha Mountains, Rocky Mountain National
Park, Williams Fork Mountains, East Slopes Mosquito Range, Eisenhower
Tunnel, Mount Blue Sky, Cameron Pass, Berthoud Pass, Laramie and
Medicine Bow Mountains, Breckenridge, Winter Park, East Slopes
Southern Gore Range, Willow Creek Pass, Rabbit Ears Range, and Indian
Peaks
1059 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range,
  and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
  Indian Peaks.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less at times. There will also be potential for sudden snow
  squalls late Wednesday afternoon and evening to bring quick intense
  bursts of snow and brief whiteout conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

&&

$$

COZ030-032-182200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-Grand and Summit Counties Below
9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Spicer, Rand, Walden, Dillon, Fraser,
Kremmling, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, North Park, Granby, and
Gould
1059 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations
  between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...North Park, and Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will make travel hazardous. Snow and
  blowing snow may briefly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or
  less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow
extra time to reach your destination.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/bou

20

768 
WWUS45 KBOU 181747
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1047 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

COZ031-191200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Mt Zirkel
1047 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations
  between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls Wednesday
  afternoon and evening to bring quick intense bursts of snow and
  whiteout conditions. Travel will be very difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

COZ030-032-190600-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-Grand and Summit Counties Below
9000 Feet-
Including the cities of North Park, Gould, Spicer, Hot Sulphur
Springs, Walden, Grand Lake, Dillon, Fraser, Rand, Kremmling, and
Granby
1047 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between
  1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...North Park, and Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will make travel hazardous. Snow and
  blowing snow may briefly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or
  less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow
extra time to reach your destination.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

COZ033-034-191200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast
Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Kenosha Mountains, Willow Creek Pass, Rocky
Mountain National Park, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Indian
Peaks, Winter Park, Berthoud Pass, East Slopes Southern Gore Range,
Eisenhower Tunnel, East Slopes Mosquito Range, Breckenridge, Rabbit
Ears Range, Williams Fork Mountains, Mount Blue Sky, and Cameron Pass
1047 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between
  3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range,
  and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
  Indian Peaks.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/bou

22

046 
WWUS45 KBOU 190614
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1114 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

COZ030-032-190715-
/O.EXP.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-Grand and Summit Counties Below
9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Gould, Granby, Dillon, Grand Lake, Kremmling,
Fraser, Rand, Hot Sulphur Springs, North Park, Spicer, and Walden
1114 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

COZ031-191200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Mt Zirkel
1114 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to three
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and ice covered roads will make travel hazardous,
  with the possibility of very difficult or impossible travel. Snow
  and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving
conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

&&

$$

COZ033-034-191200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast
Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Berthoud
Pass, Williams Fork Mountains, Cameron Pass, East Slopes Mosquito
Range, Breckenridge, Rocky Mountain National Park, Laramie and
Medicine Bow Mountains, Willow Creek Pass, Indian Peaks, Kenosha
Mountains, Mount Blue Sky, Winter Park, Eisenhower Tunnel, and Rabbit
Ears Range
1114 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to three inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range,
  and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
  Indian Peaks.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter
  mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/bou

63

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WWUS45 KBOU 191156
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
456 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026

COZ031-191300-
/O.EXP.KBOU.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Mt Zirkel
456 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Widespread snow has ended, therefore the Winter Storm Warning will be
allow to expire. Light snow will linger in places with up to 2
additional inches of snow. Roads are snow covered and slippery in
places. If traveling this morning, expect slow travel and give
yourself extra time.

$$

COZ033-034-191300-
/O.EXP.KBOU.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast
Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Winter
Park, Indian Peaks, Cameron Pass, Willow Creek Pass, Kenosha
Mountains, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Rocky Mountain National
Park, Rabbit Ears Range, Berthoud Pass, Eisenhower Tunnel, Mount Blue
Sky, Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, and Williams Fork
Mountains
456 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Widespread snow has ended, therefore the Winter Weather Advisory will
be allow to expire. Light snow will linger in places with up to 2
additional inches of snow. Roads are snow covered and slippery in
places. If traveling this morning, expect slow travel and give
yourself extra time.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/bou

Meier

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1038 AM MST Sun Feb 15 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Critical fire weather conditions today for portions of the
  eastern plains. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are
  likely again on Monday for much of the eastern plains and
  southern I-25 corridor.

- Very windy with critical to extremely critical fire weather
  conditions possible Tuesday for the lower foothills eastward
  across all of the eastern Colorado plains.

- Additional fire weather concerns for elevated to critical fire
  weather conditions Wednesday and Thursday.

- Snow returns to the mountains early Tuesday. Snow and blowing
  snow will likely lead to travel impacts across most of the
  higher elevations beginning Tuesday. Additional mountain snow
  possible Wednesday and Friday.

&&

.DISCUSSION /Through Saturday/...
Issued at 1143 PM MST Sat Feb 14 2026

Near record high temperatures are forecast for Sunday as a ridge
axis sits over the region. Mid-level (700mb) temperatures are
expected to warm to about +3 to +5C this afternoon, with enough of
a westerly downslope component to the flow aloft to push
temperatures into the mid to upper 60s. With most of the CWA right
on the northern extent of the thermal ridge, the warmer
temperatures will likely end up south of I-76 with temperatures
closer to the low/mid 60s for Fort Collins and Greeley. Some
elevated to critical fire weather conditions appear likely across
the plains, but will be somewhat localized to where gustier
southwesterly winds are able to develop.

We'll gradually start to see more influence from a trough over
the Pacific coast by Monday, as southwesterly flow aloft begins to
develop and strengthen. Once again warm mid-level temperatures
will lead well above normal temperatures, with upper 60s to
perhaps low 70s possible across the plains. The combination of
warm and dry conditions will lead to some fire weather concerns
yet again, but winds look to be considerably weaker across most of
the I-25 corridor during the afternoon hours. We did consider
trimming the areal extent of Monday's fire weather watch, but left
it as is. See the Fire Wx section of the AFD for additional
details on all of our current highlights.

The first shortwave associated with the broader western US trough
ejects into Colorado by Tuesday. While moisture depths aren't
particularly impressive across the mountains, well-aligned west-
southwesterly flow combined with steepening sfc-400mb lapse rates
should lead to a gradual increase in snow showers across the
mountains during the day. Periods of moderate to heavy snow will
be possible Tuesday into Tuesday night, especially with support
(albeit brief) from increasing PVA/QG ascent and our favorable,
left exit quadrant of a 150kt jet streak. Across the plains, fire
weather will be the main concern for Tuesday... though model
trends have slowly started to back away from the higher end
scenarios shown over the last couple of days. While the overall
synoptic trends are subtle, it is at least worth discussing.
First, the timing of the shortwave and the subsequent cold air
advection/bora remains up in the air... with a subsident regime
(which would favor better mixing/gusty winds) potentially holding
off until late in the afternoon or evening. On a similar note,
some guidance is rather bullish developing at least scattered
showers across the foothills/I-25 corridor Tuesday AM, again
likely aided by the favorable jet position at the time. Most of
the 00z deterministic guidance has backed off quite a bit with
maximum wind gusts Tuesday afternoon as a response, and it will be
worth monitoring if that trend continues.

As we get to mid-week and beyond, the forecast pattern remains
relatively consistent over the mountains but considerably less
certain across the plains. At least two additional shortwaves are
expected to race across the CWA on Wednesday/Wednesday night and
again Friday into Friday night, leading to additional rounds of
light to moderate mountain snow. We'll likely need some winter
highlights through most of the week for most of the mountain
zones, but it's still a little early to try to sort out the best
way to handle the multiple periods of snow/blowing snow. Across
the plains, the main question will be where the main surface
baroclinic zone and subsequent lee cyclogenesis sets up. The
general consensus across guidance is that each shortwave will
shove that zone further south - meaning that the surface low may
develop right over our CWA on Wednesday and closer to southeast
Colorado by Friday/Saturday. Gusty winds and elevated/critical
fire weather conditions are likely to the south wherever the low
develops, though again we appear to be trending towards the
cooler/wetter(?) side of this regime as we get through the week.
A couple models are actually pretty close to producing some snow
across the lower elevations towards the end of the week, which
would be a welcome pattern change (at least in this forecaster's
opinion).

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Monday/...
Issued at 1033 AM MST Sun Feb 15 2026

Today...VFR. We hold onto the southerly winds a tad longer before
a more northwest push occurs closer to 21Z at all the terminals.
There will likely be a period, maybe an hour, where the winds go
light and variable during the transition. Winds then continue to
turn more northeast during the evening pushes over the TRACON
airspace. High confidence.

Tonight/Monday...VFR. Light and variable leading to drainage winds
tonight into mid-Monday morning is expected. Some guidance is
hinting at a possible DCVZ, albeit weak, developing late morning.
We introduce a stronger west of south wind for the afternoon
hours, 19-20Z, based on the DCVZ placement. Medium to high
confidence.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 1143 PM MST Sat Feb 14 2026

An extended period of elevated to critical fire weather conditions
remains likely through at least Tuesday. Sunday will feature some
elevated to critical conditions, mainly along a narrow corridor
from roughly Limon to Akron to Julesburg during the afternoon
hours.

Monday's fire weather forecast remains rather difficult. While
confidence in the well above normal temperatures and low humidity
is high, the wind forecast remains challenging during the daytime
hours. As a general rule, southwesterly flow aloft often shelters
most of the urban corridor and some of the adjacent plains
(typically along/north of I-76), while some of the exposed
portions of the southern Foothills can tap into the flow aloft.
Unsurprisingly, our initial look at the overnight CAMs would
support that pattern... with most of the Denver metro and
foothills below ~7000ft remaining sheltered through most of the
day. While we did not make any changes to the existing Fire
Weather Watch, I suspect that we'll eventually need to trim the
extent of that as we get closer to Monday. We would favor the
Palmer Divide, eastern Adams/Arapahoe and most of
Lincoln/Washington counties as the most likely spot for critical
fire weather conditions Monday afternoon.

Tuesday remains the most likely day for widespread critical fire
weather conditions as more widespread wind develops across the
lower elevations. Again, the main questions in this period are (1)
how much moisture spills over into the foothills/I-25 corridor,
and (2) just how strong are the winds going to get during the
afternoon? If the last couple model cycles are to be believed, our
forecast is a bit drier/windier than a multi-model consensus (see
the main discussion section for what's changed), but nonetheless
virtually every model would support fairly widespread critical
conditions across the lower elevations, especially east of I-25
where better overlap of the gusty winds/low RH is forecast.

Elevated to critical fire weather conditions may also be possible
Wednesday or Thursday, though again recent trends would support a
quicker transition to a cooler/unsettled pattern across the
foothills and plains in this period. We'll continue to monitor
forecast trends but at this time no additional fire weather
highlights are planned beyond Tuesday.

&&

.BOU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Fire Weather Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening
for COZ215-216-238>251.

Fire Weather Watch from Monday morning through Monday afternoon
for COZ216-240-241-244>247-249.

Red Flag Warning until 5 PM MST this afternoon for COZ246-
249>251.

&&

DISCUSSION...Hiris
AVIATION...Heavener
FIRE WEATHER...Hiris

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
408 AM MST Sun Feb 15 2026

COZ030>051-161115-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
408 AM MST Sun Feb 15 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Warm and dry conditions will prevail today leading to elevated
fire weather conditions. Over the eastern plains, east of a Limon
to Akron to Julesburg line, southwest winds gusting to around 30
mph will lead to Red Flag conditions.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions are expected
for Monday. The stronger winds on Monday are expected to be
over/near the Palmer Divide and eastward across the plains south of
I-70. Widespread critical fire weather conditions are still on track
for Tuesday afternoon due to very windy conditions with wind gusts
of 50 to 60 mph possible. Wednesday could be another critical
fire weather day with the best chance being over the plains along
and south of I-70.

For the mountains, a few rounds of light to moderate snow are
expected. This first being Tuesday and a second one Wednesday. A
break in snow is expected Thursday before another round of snow
moves in for Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.