Avalanche Advisory
SABCO
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER.
A SPECIAL AVALANCHE ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY
*WHATit is very easy for people to trigger large and deadly
avalanches through the weekend.
*WHEREthe Elkheads, Park Range, Flat Tops, Front Range, Gore Range,
10-Mile Range, Grand Mesa, Sawatch, West Elk, Elk Mountains, San
Juan Mountains.
*WHENDangerous avalanche conditions exist through Sunday.
*IMPACTSLarge and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger.
*PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS Travel in backcountry avalanche
terrain requires careful planning and cautious route-finding to
stay safe. Many slopes that were safe earlier this winter are now
dangerous. 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
Pritchett
From: Feb 20, 2026 00:31
Until: Feb 23, 2026 00:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...In Colorado, Southwest San Juan Mountains and Uncompahgre
Plateau and Dallas Divide. In Utah, La Sal and Abajo Mountains
generally above 6500 ft.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Feb 20, 2026 20:08
Until: Feb 21, 2026 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 to 6
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, and
San Juan River Basin.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
From: Feb 20, 2026 20:08
Until: Feb 21, 2026 06:00
Avalanche Warning
AVWBOU
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER.
...AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY...
*WHAT... Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5)
avalanche danger
*WHERE... The Grand Mesa, Sawatch, West Elk, Elk Mountains, San Juan
Mountains
*WHEN... Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin on
Tuesday evening 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 evening 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
Pritchett
From: Feb 19, 2026 15:28
Until: Feb 20, 2026 23:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 to 6
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, and
San Juan River Basin.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
From: Feb 20, 2026 05:43
Until: Feb 20, 2026 19:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...In Colorado, Southwest San Juan Mountains and Uncompahgre
Plateau and Dallas Divide. In Utah, La Sal and Abajo Mountains
generally above 6500 ft.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Feb 20, 2026 05:43
Until: Feb 20, 2026 19:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
6 inches below 8,500ft, but up to 11 inches across the peaks and
higher west-facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph,
creating patches of blowing snow and reduced visibility.
* WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Check road
conditions before heading out. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
From: Feb 20, 2026 02:47
Until: Feb 20, 2026 15:00
Avalanche Warning
AVWBOU
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER.
AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
*WHAT Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5)
avalanche danger.
*WHEREthe Flat Tops, Park Range, Grand Mesa, Elkhead Mountains,
Gore Range, Sawatch, West Elk, Elk Mountains, and San Juan Mountains.
*WHEN Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin on Tuesday
evening and last through Thursday.
*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 evening 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
From: Feb 18, 2026 00:32
Until: Feb 20, 2026 00:45
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan
Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
From: Feb 19, 2026 05:02
Until: Feb 19, 2026 12:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...The east slopes of the Central Mountain Chain and adjacent
highlands.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along the
east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, including I-25 from
Las Vegas to Raton Pass.
From: Feb 19, 2026 05:46
Until: Feb 19, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow above 7000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch.
* WHERE...San Juan River Basin.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions with areas of blowing
and drifting snow.
From: Feb 19, 2026 05:02
Until: Feb 19, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4
and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...San Juan River Basin.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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.
From: Feb 17, 2026 17:33
Until: Feb 18, 2026 19:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20
inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high
as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan
Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 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.
From: Feb 17, 2026 17:33
Until: Feb 18, 2026 19:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of two to four
inches.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Far Northwest Highlands,
Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be
reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40 through
Tijeras Pass. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday
morning commutes.
From: Jan 09, 2026 11:56
Until: Jan 09, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of one to three inches.
* WHERE...Central Highlands, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass,
Northwest Highlands, Santa Fe Metro Area, and Upper Rio Grande
Valley.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes
portions of I-40 near Clines Corners. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Friday morning commute.
From: Jan 09, 2026 11:56
Until: Jan 09, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan
Mountains, and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
evening commute.
From: Jan 09, 2026 12:27
Until: Jan 09, 2026 18:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches, except up to 6 inches above 9,000 feet. Winds gusting as
high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Far Northwest Highlands,
Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be
reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40 through
Tijeras Pass. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday
morning commutes.
From: Jan 09, 2026 03:17
Until: Jan 09, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches.
* WHERE...Central Highlands, Northwest Highlands, and Upper Rio
Grande Valley.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions. This includes
portions of I-40. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday
morning commute.
From: Jan 09, 2026 03:17
Until: Jan 09, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan
Mountains, and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
From: Jan 08, 2026 07:54
Until: Jan 09, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches
with locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan
Mountains, and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
evening commute.
From: Jan 08, 2026 20:42
Until: Jan 09, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
6 inches below 7,500 feet with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches
above 7,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Far Northwest Highlands,
Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be
reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40. The
hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will initially be between 6,000
and 7,000 feet this morning before gradually lowering to all areas
late today.
From: Jan 08, 2026 09:03
Until: Jan 08, 2026 18:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
6 inches below 7,500 feet with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches
above 7,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Far Northwest Highlands,
Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be
reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40. The
hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will initially be between 7,000
and 8,000 feet this evening before gradually lowering to all areas
late Thursday.
From: Jan 08, 2026 05:59
Until: Jan 08, 2026 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8
inches.
* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan
Mountains, and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
From: Jan 07, 2026 20:00
Until: Jan 08, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
6 inches below 7,500 feet with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches
above 7,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Far Northwest Highlands,
Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be
reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. This includes along portions of I-40. The
hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will initially be between 7,000
and 8,000 feet Wednesday evening before gradually lowering to all
areas late Thursday.
From: Jan 07, 2026 19:05
Until: Jan 08, 2026 06:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
6 inches below 7,500 feet with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches
above 7,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Far Northwest Highlands,
Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be
necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will initially be high between
7,000 and 8,000 feet Wednesday evening before gradually lowering to
all areas late Thursday.
From: Jan 07, 2026 09:05
Until: Jan 07, 2026 18:30
