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Winter Storm Watch, Colorado

Severe

6 to 12 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 45 mph. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Thursday, December 4, 2:18 in the afternoon.

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Places in this watch

No towns lie inside this area. It covers: Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft, Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Ft.

How much

Snow across the area
6 to 12 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 45 mph

Map

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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy wind driven snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Where
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County Above 11000 Feet.
When
From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Additional details
Most of the heaviest snow will occur north of Cottonwood Pass.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 4, 2025
  2. Winter Storm Watch issued for Friday evening through Sunday morning. December 4, 2025