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KEY MESSAGES

- snow showers moving into the CONTDVD now thru THU, several inches likely.

- 2nd system moving over area FRi; this system looking less impressive (moving too far south)

- Long range show potential for a couple of more substantial systems next week.

SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/

Issued at 203 PM MST Tue Feb 10 2026

Currently...

Much cooler weather has moved into the region. Temps were in the 30s and 40s across the plains around the noontime hour, with 40s in the San Luis Valley. Skies for the most part were clear, except along the Ramparts where some low cigs were noted. Additionally, a large band of cloudiness over NW CO was progressing eastward, and was just starting to impinge into the central mtn region. Light echoes were noted with this activity over the northwestern part of the state.

Now into tonight...

Snow showers will continue on an doff mainly over the central mtns north of Cottonwood pass. Any accumulations are expected to be light, generally less than 2 inches. Otherwise expect clouds to gradually increase, especially over the mtns and valleys along the CONTDVD region. Plains will see some increase in high cloudiness during this time period. Min temps tonight are going to be rather uniform ovr the area with 10s and 20s across the entire region. Mid slopes should see the warmest temps.

Tomorrow...

We start to warm up one again region-wide as a mid level ridge builds across the state in advance of a broad Pacific trough off the West Coast. Mainly 60s will be across the plains with highest temps over the Raton Mesa region where upper 60s are likely. 50s in the SLV. Snow showers are likely along the divide, and 1-3 inches of new show will be possible. A few snow showers will also be possible across the Sangre's during the afternoon.

Another issue for Wednesday is that the winds will pick up across mos of the region. Gusts in the mountains will likely be 40 to 50 mph while the plains will be in the 15 to 30 mph range. Winds in the SLV will also be gusting to 35 mph, especially across the southern valley floor.

LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/

Issued at 203 PM MST Tue Feb 10 2026

Thursday...

Main concern this day is the continuation of snow along the Divide, with the steadier snow over the central mtn region.

The plains may start to see some precip by late Thursday into Thursday night, especially across the Palmer Divide. Some of this precip could be snow during the nighttime hours. As for temps, max temps on Thursday should be similar to Thursdays max temps. Winds will be less this day but it will still be breezy.

Friday...

A second more substantial wave will affect the region, however trends in the guidance are indicating this system is tracking farther south, so impacts may be less than what was originally forecasted. At this time the best chance of precip will be south of US50, and if model trends continue, most of the precip may be restricted to the CO/NM border.

It will likely be cooler on Friday as the trough moves overhead. 40s and 50s will be likely on the plains with 40s SLV.

For the weekend...

Sunday looks warmer than Saturday. We may see some lingering showers on Saturday over the souther tier of the plains.

For next week, a much more substantial Pacific trough is forecast to come onshore. DESI is showing quite a bit of (strong) winds with this trough and from a pattern recognition point of view, the CONTDVD region should do well with snow, especially the San Juans as strong, deep moist southwesterly flow is likely, especially towards mid week. In advance of this trough it will be warm, and with the winds increasing fire weather concerns will likely be ramping up, especially early/mid week. Additionally, another fairly stout trough looks to be on the heels of this midweek trough. \/ Hodanish

AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/

Issued at 429 PM MST Tue Feb 10 2026

VFR conditions at all three terminals (KALS, KCOS, KPUB) through the next 24 hours. Mid and high level clouds are forecast to increase overnight and persist through the day tomorrow. Breezy southerly winds will be possible all three sites tomorrow afternoon. Mozley

PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.