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Radar valid at 1207 am MST, Feb 18th 2026

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COZ004-161015-
/O.NEW.KGJT.WS.W.0003.260217T0600Z-260219T1200Z/
Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Including the cities of Columbine, Hahns Peak, and Toponas
1221 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10
and 18 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting
as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains.

* 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.

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