Colorado Winter Weather Advisory | Effective 04/17/2026 03:15

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 17 at 4:15AM MDT until April 17 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 3:15am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass, and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slippery in spots, especially through mountain passes. Use caution when traveling. The hazardous conditions will impact the this mornings commute.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet; South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO