Winter Weather Advisory for Park & Clear Creek County February 16-18, 2026

A prolonged period of mountain snow is expected late Monday night through the end of the week. Expect light snowfall throughout each day, with two periods of heavier snow Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. Strong winds will cause blowing snow and create very hazardous travel conditions. A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory are in effect Monday through late Wednesday.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1224 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026

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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, Cameron Pass, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Blue Sky, Winter Park, Breckenridge, Berthoud Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Indian Peaks, East Slopes Mosquito Range, Willow Creek Pass, Eisenhower Tunnel, and Williams Fork Mountains
1224 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY 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.

* 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 11 PM Monday 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...

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 .

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 weather.gov/bou