Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 838 pm MST, Feb 17th 2026

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Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-Flat Tops-
Including the cities of Aspen, Snowmass, Vail, Vail Pass, Minturn,
Buford, and Trappers Lake
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 8 and
14 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
high as 60 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.

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