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Southwest Colorado Weather Nov. 1-2: Up to 15 Inches of Snow
SOUTHWEST COLORADO – A winter storm could bring up to 15 inches of snow to portions of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains from Sunday, Nov. 1, through Monday, Nov. 2, with wind gusts reaching 55 mph in som
By Grant Holloway · 2026-10-31T01:52:46.236Z
SOUTHWEST COLORADO – A winter storm could bring up to 15 inches of snow to portions of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains from Sunday, Nov. 1, through Monday, Nov. 2, with wind gusts reaching 55 mph in some higher elevations.
The National Weather Service offices in Grand Junction and Pueblo have maintained Winter Storm Watches for portions of the San Juan Mountains above 10,000 feet, warning that heavy snow and strong winds could make mountain travel very difficult.
In the northwest and southwest San Juan Mountains, including areas near Telluride, Ouray, Silverton, Rico and Lake City, snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 inches are possible above 10,000 feet, with locally higher totals possible.
The Grand Junction weather office said winds could gust as high as 40 mph. The Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Sunday morning through noon Monday.
Farther east, the Pueblo weather office has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the eastern San Juan Mountains above 10,000 feet, including Wolf Creek Pass and Cumbres Pass.
That area could receive 8 to 14 inches of snow, with wind gusts reaching 55 mph. The watch runs from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.
Forecasters warned that travel could become particularly difficult Sunday night and Monday morning in the eastern San Juan Mountains, where strong winds could produce blowing and drifting snow.
Other mountain routes within the affected areas include Red Mountain Pass, Molas Pass, Coal Bank Pass and Lizard Head Pass.
Drivers planning to cross higher mountain passes should monitor updated forecasts and check Colorado road conditions by calling 511 before traveling.
A Winter Storm Watch means significant winter weather is possible, but the exact impacts remain uncertain.
The watches remain in effect ahead of the Sunday to Monday storm window, with travelers urged to watch for forecast updates as snowfall amounts, wind conditions and travel impacts become clearer.