Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along the Northeastern Seaboard. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Winds will increase late this morning into the afternoon as a stronger jet stream moves in on the southern edge of a upper level trough moving across the northern Rockies states. Expect strongest winds to occur over northwest Colorado and areas along I-70 in west-central Colorado where winds will gust to 45 mph or greater at times. A wind advisory is in effect for those areas as shown in the map below from 11 am MDT through 9 pm MDT today. Generally winds will be gusting 30 to 40 mph elsewhere. Much drier conditions are expected across east-central Utah and portions of west-central Colorado including Paradox Valley where critical fire weather conditions will be met. Therefore, a Red Flag Warning is in effect for those areas. Breezy conditions will continue into Tuesday but will be less windy than Monday.

Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories Issued: 02/19/2026 01:26:00 AM UTC

Wind Advisory in effect from 11 am MDT through 9 pm MDT today (tan/brown areas)

Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 am MDT through 9 pm MDT today (pink/reddish areas)

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