Alert archive / Colorado / Winter Storm Warnings in 2014
Winter Storm Warning 21, NWS Grand Junction, CO
NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this winter storm warning at Dec 25, 2014, 2:47 PM MST for 17 counties in Colorado. It was in force for 33 hr. 35 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 25, 2014, 2:47 PM MST (21:47 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 27, 2014, 12:00 AM MST
- In force
- 33 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Junction, CO
Counties Archuleta County, CO, Delta County, CO, Dolores County, CO, Eagle County, CO, Garfield County, CO, Gunnison County, CO, Hinsdale County, CO, La Plata County, CO, Mesa County, CO, Moffat County, CO, Montezuma County, CO, Montrose County, CO, Pitkin County, CO, Rio Blanco County, CO, Routt County, CO, San Juan County, CO, San Miguel County, CO
The radar
The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2:47 PM MST | HEAVY SNOW 18 | Grand Mesa, CO | ESTIMATED SWE 1 INCH... PARK RES |
| Dec 25, 2:49 PM MST | HEAVY SNOW 11 | 12 Nnw Bowie, CO | ESTIMATED SWE 0.6 INCHES... OVERLAND RES |
| Dec 25, 4:36 PM MST | SNOW 3.5 | Durango, CO | |
| Dec 25, 5:00 PM MST | SNOW 5 | 1 W Durango, CO | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL SO FAR OF 4 TO 5 INCHES. |
| Dec 25, 6:43 PM MST | SNOW 4 | Hayden, CO | SWE 0.22 INCHES |
| Dec 25, 7:00 PM MST | SNOW 3 | Breen, CO | SNOWFALL SO FAR. |
| Dec 25, 9:00 PM MST | SNOW 2 | Pagosa Springs, CO | TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS REPORTED |
| Dec 25, 10:20 PM MST | SNOW 4.5 | De Beque, CO | SNOW BEGAN 0600 25DEC WITH 2 INCH HR RATE THIS MORNING AND AGAIN AT 1700 TO 1800 THIS EVENING. SNOWING AT THE TIME OF THE CALL. |
| Dec 26, 6:00 AM MST | SNOW 3.9 | 7 Ene Marble, CO | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL WITH 0.05 SWE |
| Dec 26, 6:00 AM MST | HEAVY SNOW 15 | Grand Mesa, CO | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL OF 12 TO 18 INCHES. |
| Dec 26, 6:35 AM MST | SNOW 3 | 18 Nne Durango, CO | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL |
| Dec 26, 7:00 AM MST | HEAVY SNOW 0.3 | 1 S Glenwood Springs, CO | SWE 0.02 INCHES |
| Dec 26, 7:00 AM MST | HEAVY SNOW 1 | 2 N Wolcott, CO | SWE 0.06 INCH |
| Dec 26, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 5 W Hotchkiss, CO | SWE 0.12 INCHES |
| Dec 26, 7:00 AM MST | HEAVY SNOW 5.7 | Durango, CO | SWE 0.23 INCHES |
| Dec 26, 7:00 AM MST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 1 Wsw Vail, CO | SWE 0.42 INCHES |
| Dec 26, 7:00 AM MST | HEAVY SNOW 6.5 | 1 S Glenwood Springs, CO | SWE 0.3 INCHES |
| Dec 26, 7:00 AM MST | HEAVY SNOW 10 | 2 N Wolcott, CO | SWE 1 INCH |
| Dec 26, 7:25 AM MST | SNOW 1.5 | 4 W Grand Junction, CO | 0.08 WATER EQUIVALENCE |
| Dec 26, 7:33 AM MST | SNOW 5 | 12 Ene Columbine Pass, CO | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL WITH 0.35 SWE |
| Dec 26, 8:45 AM MST | SNOW 8.2 | 6 S Mesa, CO | STORM TOTAL SO FAR. 0.53 WATER EQUIVALENCY. |
| Dec 26, 8:47 AM MST | SNOW 2.1 | Cortez, CO | FELL OVERNIGHT. 0.11 WATER EQUIVALENCE. |
| Dec 26, 11:57 AM MST | HEAVY SNOW 5 | 2 Sw Breen, CO | AT 7000 FEET |
| Dec 26, 12:00 PM MST | SNOW 4.5 | 5 Ssw Silverton, CO | SWE 0.4 INCHES... MOLAS PASS |
| Dec 26, 12:00 PM MST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 6 Nnw Silverton, CO | SWE 0.6 INCHES... RMP |
| Dec 26, 12:00 PM MST | HEAVY SNOW 9 | 9 Sw Silverton, CO | SWE 0.55 INCHES... COAL BANK PASS |
| Dec 26, 12:39 PM MST | SNOW 1 | 1 N Carbondale, CO | |
| Dec 26, 12:40 PM MST | SNOW 1 | Montrose, CO | |
| Dec 26, 12:42 PM MST | HEAVY SNOW 7 | Chromo, CO | 25 MILES SOUTH OF PAGOSA SPRINGS NEAR CHROMO ON HIGHWAY 84. |
| Dec 26, 3:27 PM MST | SNOW 1.7 | 7 Ene Glenwood Springs, CO | STORM TOTAL... HANGING LAKE TUNNEL |
| Dec 26, 3:27 PM MST | SNOW 4 | Paonia, CO | ABOUT 8 INCHES OUT OF TOWN ON THE HIGHER MESAS. |
| Dec 26, 3:29 PM MST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 2 W Pagosa Springs, CO | AT 7500 FEET. |
| Dec 26, 6:38 PM MST | SNOW 2.5 | Hayden, CO | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL WITH 0.15 SWE. |
| Dec 26, 7:48 PM MST | HEAVY SNOW 7 | Taylor Park, CO | SWE 0.42... STORM TOTAL |
| Dec 27, 12:02 AM MST | SNOW 1.8 | 1 Se Montrose, CO | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 81 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1618 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 136 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 148 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
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THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR FRIDAY MORNING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 12 INCHES THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT FOR A STORM TOTAL OF 12 TO 20 INCHES WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE. * SNOW LEVEL...HEAVIEST SNOW ABOVE 9000 FEET. * WINDS...WEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS WILL BECOME SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN SNOWFALL AND BLOWING SNOW. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. 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BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ003-017>019-260600- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE- NORTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIO BLANCO...RIDGWAY...GLADE PARK... OURAY...TELLURIDE...LAKE CITY...SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS 247 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED TO SPREAD EAST THIS AFTERNOON. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...STORM TOTAL OF 6 TO 12 INCHES. * WINDS...WEST 5 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS WILL BECOME SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN SNOWFALL AND BLOWING SNOW. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ008-260600- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLENWOOD SPRINGS...EAGLE...CARBONDALE 247 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...STORM TOTAL OF 3 TO 6 INCHES. * WINDS...WEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 20 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS ESPECIALLY ALONG INTERSTATE 70. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ014-260600- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GUNNISON...CIMARRON 247 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...STORM TOTAL OF 3 TO 7 INCHES. * WINDS...WEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 20 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY ALONG HIGHWAY 50 OVER CERRO AND BLUE MESA SUMMITS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ023-260600- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN- 247 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL WILL OCCUR THIS EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...STORM TOTAL OF 3 TO 7 INCHES. * WINDS...SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ006-020-UTZ024-027-029-260600- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141226T2200Z/ GRAND VALLEY-PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER- EASTERN UINTA BASIN-ARCHES/GRAND FLAT-CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND JUNCTION...FRUITA...PALISADE... NUCLA...VERNAL...JENSEN...BALLARD...FORT DUCHESNE...RANDLETT... MOAB...CASTLE VALLEY...THOMPSON SPRINGS 247 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST FRIDAY... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL WILL OCCUR LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 3 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ007-011-260600- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR- CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIFLE...SILT...DELTA...HOTCHKISS... MONTROSE 247 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST FRIDAY... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. A BAND OF HEAVIER SNOW WILL MOVE INTO THE AREA THIS EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...STORM TOTAL OF 2 TO 4 INCHES EAST OF DELTA AND ALONG I-70...EXCEPT LESS THAN ONE INCH ALONG HIGHWAY 50. * WINDS...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF TRAVELING DURING THIS HOLIDAY...BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ UTZ028-260600- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS- 247 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST FRIDAY... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...STORM TOTAL 6 TO 10 INCHES IN THE MOUNTAINS...AND 2 TO 4 INCHES AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. * WINDS...WEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ005-260600- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN- 247 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL WILL OCCUR THIS EVENING. A SHORT BREAK IN THE SNOW IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY MORNING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...STORM TOTAL OF 4 TO 7 INCHES. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ022-260600- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141226T1200Z/ ANIMAS RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DURANGO...BAYFIELD...IGNACIO 247 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 2 INCHES FOR A STORM TOTAL OF 2 TO 5 INCHES. * WINDS...SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF TRAVELING DURING THIS HOLIDAY...BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$
5 follow-up statements
788 WWUS45 KGJT 260412 WSWGJT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 COZ023-261215- /O.UPG.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ /O.EXA.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN- 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...AN ADDITIONAL 4 TO 6 INCHES. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL WILL OCCUR NORTHEAST OF PAGOSA SPRINGS. * WINDS...SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. && $$ COZ019-261215- /O.UPG.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ /O.EXA.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...6 TO 10 INCHES. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED EAST OF HIGHWAY 550 AND MAINLY IN ARCHULETA COUNTY. * WINDS...SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS WILL BECOME SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN SNOWFALL AND BLOWING SNOW. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. && $$ COZ022-261215- /O.UPG.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141226T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ANIMAS RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DURANGO...BAYFIELD...IGNACIO 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 6 INCHES. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED EAST OF HIGHWAY 550. * WINDS...SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF TRAVELING DURING THIS HOLIDAY...BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. && $$ COZ004-009-010-012-013-261215- /O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS-GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS- GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS- WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS-FLATTOPS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TOPONAS...SKYWAY...ASPEN...VAIL... CRESTED BUTTE...MARBLE...BUFORD...TRAPPERS LAKE 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR FRIDAY MORNING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...6 TO 10 INCHES. * SNOW LEVEL...HEAVIEST SNOW ABOVE 9000 FEET. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS WILL BECOME SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN SNOWFALL AND BLOWING SNOW. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. && $$ UTZ023-025-261215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS-TAVAPUTS PLATEAU- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MANILA...DUTCH JOHN 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST FRIDAY... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED TONIGHT. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 6 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF TRAVELING DURING THIS HOLIDAY...BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ001-002-261215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN-CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RANGELY...DINOSAUR...CRAIG...HAYDEN... MEEKER 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST FRIDAY... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL WILL OCCUR TONIGHT. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 6 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ003-017-018-261215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE- NORTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIO BLANCO...RIDGWAY...GLADE PARK... OURAY...TELLURIDE...LAKE CITY 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED TO SPREAD EAST THIS AFTERNOON. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 8 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS WILL BECOME SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN SNOWFALL AND BLOWING SNOW. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ008-261215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLENWOOD SPRINGS...EAGLE...CARBONDALE 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 6 INCHES. * WINDS...WEST 5 MPH OR LESS. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS ESPECIALLY ALONG INTERSTATE 70. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ014-261215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GUNNISON...CIMARRON 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 6 INCHES. * WINDS...WEST 5 TO 10 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY ALONG HIGHWAY 50 OVER CERRO AND BLUE MESA SUMMITS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ006-020-UTZ024-027-029-261215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141226T2200Z/ GRAND VALLEY-PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER- EASTERN UINTA BASIN-ARCHES/GRAND FLAT-CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND JUNCTION...FRUITA...PALISADE... NUCLA...VERNAL...JENSEN...BALLARD...FORT DUCHESNE...RANDLETT... MOAB...CASTLE VALLEY...THOMPSON SPRINGS 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST FRIDAY... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL WILL OCCUR LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 3 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ007-011-261215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR- CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIFLE...SILT...DELTA...HOTCHKISS... MONTROSE 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST FRIDAY... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. A BAND OF HEAVIER SNOW WILL MOVE INTO THE AREA THIS EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 TO 4 INCHES. * WINDS...WEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF TRAVELING DURING THIS HOLIDAY...BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ UTZ028-261215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS- 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST FRIDAY... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 TO 4 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ005-261215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN- 912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL WILL OCCUR TONIGHT. A SHORT BREAK IN THE SNOW IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY MORNING. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 8 INCHES. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$
698 WWUS45 KGJT 261108 WSWGJT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO 408 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 COZ004-009-010-012-013-262215- /O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS-GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS- GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS- WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS-FLATTOPS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TOPONAS...SKYWAY...ASPEN...VAIL... CRESTED BUTTE...MARBLE...BUFORD...TRAPPERS LAKE 408 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 6 INCHES. * SNOW LEVEL...HEAVIEST SNOW ABOVE 9000 FEET. * WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS ARE SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN FOG AND SNOWFALL. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. && $$ COZ019-262215- /O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS 408 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 6 INCHES. * WINDS...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS ARE SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN FOG AND SNOWFALL. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. && $$ COZ022-023-262215- /O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ANIMAS RIVER BASIN-SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DURANGO...BAYFIELD...IGNACIO 408 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 TO 4 INCHES. * WINDS...SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. && $$ UTZ023-025-262215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS-TAVAPUTS PLATEAU- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MANILA...DUTCH JOHN 408 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 3 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF TRAVELING DURING THIS HOLIDAY...BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ001-002-262215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN-CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RANGELY...DINOSAUR...CRAIG...HAYDEN... MEEKER 408 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 3 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ003-017-018-262215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE- NORTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIO BLANCO...RIDGWAY...GLADE PARK... OURAY...TELLURIDE...LAKE CITY 408 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 TO 4 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS ARE SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN SNOWFALL AND BLOWING SNOW. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ008-262215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLENWOOD SPRINGS...EAGLE...CARBONDALE 408 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...3 TO 5 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHEAST 5 MPH OR LESS. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS ESPECIALLY ALONG INTERSTATE 70. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ014-262215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GUNNISON...CIMARRON 408 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 TO 4 INCHES. * WINDS...WEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH OVER HIGHER TERRAIN. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY ALONG HIGHWAY 50 OVER CERRO AND BLUE MESA SUMMITS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ006-020-UTZ024-027-029-262200- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141226T2200Z/ GRAND VALLEY-PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER- EASTERN UINTA BASIN-ARCHES/GRAND FLAT-CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND JUNCTION...FRUITA...PALISADE... NUCLA...VERNAL...JENSEN...BALLARD...FORT DUCHESNE...RANDLETT... MOAB...CASTLE VALLEY...THOMPSON SPRINGS 408 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY INTO THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...UP TO 1 INCH. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ007-011-262215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR- CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIFLE...SILT...DELTA...HOTCHKISS... MONTROSE 408 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 3 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF TRAVELING DURING THIS HOLIDAY...BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ UTZ028-262215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS- 408 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 3 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ005-262215- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN- 408 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 TO 4 INCHES. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$
540 WWUS45 KGJT 261723 WSWGJT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO 1023 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 COZ004-009-010-012-013-270200- /O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS-GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS- GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS- WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS-FLATTOPS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TOPONAS...SKYWAY...ASPEN...VAIL... CRESTED BUTTE...MARBLE...BUFORD...TRAPPERS LAKE 1023 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 4 INCHES. * SNOW LEVEL...HEAVIEST SNOW ABOVE 9000 FEET. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS ARE SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN FOG AND SNOWFALL. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. && $$ COZ019-270200- /O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS 1023 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 TO 5 INCHES. * WINDS...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS ARE SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN FOG AND SNOWFALL. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. && $$ COZ022-023-270200- /O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ANIMAS RIVER BASIN-SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DURANGO...BAYFIELD...IGNACIO 1023 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 3 INCHES. * WINDS...SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. && $$ UTZ023-025-270100- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS-TAVAPUTS PLATEAU- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MANILA...DUTCH JOHN 1023 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 2 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF TRAVELING DURING THIS HOLIDAY...BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ001-002-270100- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN-CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RANGELY...DINOSAUR...CRAIG...HAYDEN... MEEKER 1023 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...UP TO 2 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ003-017-018-270200- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE- NORTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIO BLANCO...RIDGWAY...GLADE PARK... OURAY...TELLURIDE...LAKE CITY 1023 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 3 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS ARE SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN SNOWFALL AND BLOWING SNOW. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ008-270200- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLENWOOD SPRINGS...EAGLE...CARBONDALE 1023 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...UP TO 2 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTH 5 MPH OR LESS. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS ESPECIALLY ALONG INTERSTATE 70. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ014-270200- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GUNNISON...CIMARRON 1023 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...UP TO 2 INCHES. * WINDS...SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY ALONG HIGHWAY 50 OVER CERRO AND BLUE MESA SUMMITS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ006-020-UTZ024-027-029-262200- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141226T2200Z/ GRAND VALLEY-PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER- EASTERN UINTA BASIN-ARCHES/GRAND FLAT-CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND JUNCTION...FRUITA...PALISADE... NUCLA...VERNAL...JENSEN...BALLARD...FORT DUCHESNE...RANDLETT... MOAB...CASTLE VALLEY...THOMPSON SPRINGS 1023 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY INTO THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...UP TO 1 INCH. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ007-011-270100- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR- CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIFLE...SILT...DELTA...HOTCHKISS... MONTROSE 1023 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 2 INCHES. * WINDS...WEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF TRAVELING DURING THIS HOLIDAY...BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ UTZ028-270100- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS- 1023 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 3 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$ COZ005-270200- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN- 1023 AM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 3 INCHES. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$
972 WWUS45 KGJT 262216 WSWGJT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO 316 PM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 COZ001-002-007-011-UTZ023-025-028-262330- /O.CAN.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0100Z/ LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN-CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN- DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR- CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN- EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS-TAVAPUTS PLATEAU- LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS- 316 PM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY. PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY EVENING HOURS WITH LITTLE OR NO ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATION EXPECTED. $$ COZ005-008-014-262330- /O.CAN.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN-CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN- UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY- 316 PM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY. PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY EVENING HOURS WITH LITTLE OR NO ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATION EXPECTED. $$ COZ006-020-UTZ024-027-029-262330- /O.EXP.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141226T2200Z/ GRAND VALLEY-PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER- EASTERN UINTA BASIN-ARCHES/GRAND FLAT-CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES- 316 PM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY EVENING HOURS WITH LITTLE OR NO ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATION EXPECTED. $$ COZ004-009-010-012-013-270645- /O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS-GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS- GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS- WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS-FLATTOPS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TOPONAS...SKYWAY...ASPEN...VAIL... CRESTED BUTTE...MARBLE...BUFORD...TRAPPERS LAKE 316 PM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 3 INCHES. * SNOW LEVEL...HEAVIEST SNOW ABOVE 9000 FEET. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS ARE SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN FOG AND SNOWFALL. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. && $$ COZ019-270645- /O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS 316 PM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...1 TO 3 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS ARE SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN FOG AND SNOWFALL. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. && $$ COZ022-023-270645- /O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ANIMAS RIVER BASIN-SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DURANGO...BAYFIELD...IGNACIO 316 PM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...UP TO 2 INCHES. * WINDS...WEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. && $$ COZ003-017-018-270645- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE- NORTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIO BLANCO...RIDGWAY...GLADE PARK... OURAY...TELLURIDE...LAKE CITY 316 PM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH THIS EVENING. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION...UP TO 2 INCHES. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH. * IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS ARE SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN SNOWFALL AND BLOWING SNOW. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW AND/OR BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. && $$
337 WWUS45 KGJT 270637 WSWGJT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO 1137 PM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 COZ004-009-010-012-013-270745- /O.EXP.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS-GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS- GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS- WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS-FLATTOPS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TOPONAS...SKYWAY...ASPEN...VAIL... CRESTED BUTTE...MARBLE...BUFORD...TRAPPERS LAKE 1137 PM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE DIMINISHING OVERNIGHT WITH ANY ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS MINOR. THEREFORE...THE WINTER STORM WARNING WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST. $$ COZ019-270745- /O.EXP.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS 1137 PM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE DIMINISHING OVERNIGHT WITH ANY ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS MINOR. THEREFORE...THE WINTER STORM WARNING WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST. $$ COZ022-023-270745- /O.EXP.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ANIMAS RIVER BASIN-SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DURANGO...BAYFIELD...IGNACIO 1137 PM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE DIMINISHING OVERNIGHT WITH ANY ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS MINOR. THEREFORE...THE WINTER STORM WARNING WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST. $$ COZ003-017-018-270745- /O.EXP.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/ ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE- NORTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIO BLANCO...RIDGWAY...GLADE PARK... OURAY...TELLURIDE...LAKE CITY 1137 PM MST FRI DEC 26 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE DIMINISHING OVERNIGHT WITH ANY ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS MINOR. THEREFORE...THE WINTER STORM WARNING WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Grand Junction, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 25, 11:51 AM MST, 2 hours 56 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 25, 11:51 AM MST, 2 hours 56 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
1151 AM MST THU DEC 25 2014
.UPDATE...
ISSUED AT 1150 AM MST THU DEC 25 2014
REPORTS OF TWO INCHES OF SNOW IN PAONIA AND SNOW HAS BEEN COMING
DOWN IN DURANGO SO ADDED ADVISORIES ANTICIPATING AT LEAST ANOTHER
INCH BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. CENTER OF THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM
APPEARS TO HAVE STALLED AND IS BEGINNING ITS SAG TO THE SOUTH
TOWARD THE FOUR CORNERS. SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO BE INTERMITTENT
THROUGHOUT THE DAY. SHOWERS SEEM TO BE BECOMING CONVECTIVE IN
SOUTHWEST COLORADO WHICH MAKES SNOW AMTS DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT.
UPDATE ISSUED AT 906 AM MST THU DEC 25 2014
ADDED SEVERAL ADVISORIES IN ANTICIPATION OF ACCUMULATING SNOW
OCCURRING AT LOWER ELEVATIONS THAN ORIGINALLY EXPECTED. ZONE 7
PICKED UP A COUPLE OF INCHES IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME THIS
MORNING AND THE HEAVIER SNOW IS STILL YET TO COME. WEBCAMS SHOW
SNOW ACCUMULATION ON ROADS IN MOST VALLEYS AND IMPACTS ARE
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH TOMORROW AFTERNOON. EXPECTING UT
ZONE 29 WILL SEE LESS SNOW IN SOUTHERN AREAS BUT MORE UP IN
CANYONLANDS NATL PARK AND DEADHORSE STATE PARK. WITH TEMPERATURES
COOLING ALOFT...EXPECTING SNOW RATIOS TO INCREASE THROUGHOUT THE
NEXT 24 HOURS.
&&
.SHORT TERM...(TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY)
ISSUED AT 351 AM MST THU DEC 25 2014
THE CHRISTMAS STORM OF 2014 WAS GENERALLY BEGINNING AS ADVERTISED
THIS EARLY MORNING WITH WARM-SECTOR SNOW SPREADING INTO THE
NORTHERN ZONES AFTER MIDNIGHT. AT 3 AM SNOTEL SITES HAD NOT
REGISTERED ACCUMULATIONS BUT STEAMBOAT SPRINGS ROADS WERE
SNOWPACKED.
THE UPPER TROUGH WILL DIG THROUGH THE GREAT BASIN TODAY CLOSING
OVER UTAH BY THIS AFTERNOON. IT SLOWLY PROGRESSES TO THE FOUR
CORNERS TONIGHT THEN BEGINS TO OPEN AND LIFT THROUGH COLORADO ON
FRIDAY. THIS STORM HAS DECENT COLD AIR...-30C AT 500MB...BUT
MARGINAL MOISTURE...0.39 PW. ITS 85KT JET NOSE LINGERS OVER
SOUTHERN COLORADO THROUGH THE DAY PROVIDING UPPER DIVERGENCE. THE
BEST LOW LEVEL CONVERGENCE OCCURS THIS MORNING ACROSS THE NORTH
WITH THE COLD FRONT. THEN A WEAK CONVERGENT CENTER LINGERS OVER
THE CENTRAL COLORADO MOUNTAINS THROUGH FRIDAY. LAPSE RATES OVER
THE CENTRAL CO MTNS INCREASE TO 7.5 C/KM THIS AFTERNOON AND AGAIN
ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON ADDING A CONVECTIVE COMPONENT TO THIS STORM.
THIS WILL PRODUCE SOME LARGE LOCAL VARIATION IN SNOW AMOUNTS.
WITH THIS IN MIND HAVE ISSUED ADVISORIES FOR THE GUNNISON BASIN
AND THE PAGOSA SPRINGS ZONE THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.
A RAIN SNOW MIX MAY OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON BELOW 5000FT BUT
OTHERWISE THIS STORM WILL BE ALL SNOW. BY FRIDAY EVENING MOST
MOUNTAIN RANGES WILL SEE 6-12 INCHES. THE EASTERN VALLEYS WILL
HAVE 2-4 INCHES WITH ALL BUT SE UTAH VALLEYS RECEIVING SOME LIGHT
ACCUMULATIONS.
.LONG TERM...(FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY)
ISSUED AT 351 AM MST THU DEC 25 2014
AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EXTENDED PERIOD THE MODELS MOVE THE MAIN
UPPER TROUGH EAST OF THE AREA. DRIER NW FLOW ALOFT SPREADS OVER
THE AREA...BRINGING A BRIEF RESPITE FROM THE UNSETTLED WINTER
WEATHER. SATURDAY SHOULD BE THE DRIEST DAY IN THE FORECAST BECAUSE
THE NEXT WEATHER SYSTEM WILL START INFLUENCING WEATHER OVER NE UT
AND NW CO SAT EVENING. A STRONG JET PARALLELING THE OR AND WA
COAST WILL CAUSE THIS NEXT SYSTEM TO DIG INTO PACNW AND THE GREAT
BASIN SUN NIGHT. BY SUNRISE MONDAY THE POLAR FRONT WILL EXTEND
FROM NORTHERN CA THROUGH SOUTHERN NV...UT AND CO. THE ARCTIC FRONT
WITH A MINUS 36 TO 36 DEGREE COLD CORE DRIVES SOUTH INTO THE
NORTHERN ROCKIES AND HIGH PLAINS. FAIRLY STRONG WEST WINDS
ALOFT...DECENT MOISTURE AND THE LEFT EXIT REGION OF A STRONG JET
ARE TIMED OVER THE FORECAST AREA MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...WITH
THE EC BEING STRONGEST WITH THESE FEATURES. HAVE INCREASED THE
CLOUD COVER ACROSS THE AREA AND INCREASED THE CHANCE OF PRECIP
IN THE SUN NIGHT THRU TUESDAY TIME FRAME.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY...THE MODEL CONSENSUS CLOSES OFF A TIGHT
500 MB LOW OVER THE WESTERN GREAT BASIN THEN RETROGRADES IT JUST
OFF THE SOUTHERN CA COAST. DEFORMATION ZONE CLOUDS WITH LESSENING
PRECIPITATION CHANCES REMAIN OVER THE AREA TUE AND WED.
&&
.AVIATION...(FOR THE 18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY AFTERNOON)
ISSUED AT 1046 AM MST THU DEC 25 2014
CHALLENGING TAF PERIOD AS UPPER LEVEL LOW SLOWLY SLIDES EAST
SOUTHEAST FROM UT. VARIABLE AND LOW CIGS AND VSBY WILL OCCUR ALONG
WITH PERIODS OF -SHSN/-SN. SNOW FOR THE VALLEY TAFS IN ERN UT AND
WRN CO WILL END THIS EVENING WHILE IT SHOULD CONTINUE AT THE MTN
TAF SITES MORE OR LESS THROUGH 18Z FRI. INSERTED LLWS FOR KASE
THROUGH 02Z THIS EVENING AS MTN TOP WINDS BLOWING OUT OF THE
SOUTHWEST CONSIDERABLY STRONGER THAN SFC WIND.
&&
.GJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CO...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR COZ001-002-007-
011.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 3 PM MST FRIDAY FOR COZ006-020.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT FOR
COZ005-023.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT FOR
COZ003-004-008>010-012>014-017>019.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY FOR COZ022.
UT...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR UTZ023-025-028.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 3 PM MST FRIDAY FOR UTZ024-027-029.
&&
UPDATE...JAM
SHORT TERM...JOE
LONG TERM...CC
AVIATION...BENHazardous weather outlook, Dec 25, 4:06 AM MST, 10 hours 41 minutes before
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
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 25, 1:55 PM MST, 52 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
155 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0141 PM SNOW DE BEQUE 39.33N 108.21W
12/25/2014 E2.0 INCH MESA CO PUBLIC
VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
&&
EVENT NUMBER GJT1401919
BMLocal storm report, Dec 25, 1:57 PM MST, 50 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
157 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0131 PM SNOW VALLECITO 37.38N 107.60W
12/25/2014 E6.0 INCH LA PLATA CO PUBLIC
VIA SOCIAL MDIA
&&
EVENT NUMBER GJT1401920
BMLocal storm report, Dec 25, 1:58 PM MST, 49 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
158 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0102 PM SNOW LAZEAR 38.78N 107.77W
12/25/2014 E1.0 INCH DELTA CO PUBLIC
VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
&&
EVENT NUMBER GJT1401921
BMLocal storm report, Dec 25, 2:02 PM MST, 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
202 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0100 PM SNOW 6 S MESA 39.08N 108.13W
12/25/2014 M6.5 INCH MESA CO NWS EMPLOYEE
&&
EVENT NUMBER GJT1401922
BMLocal storm report, Dec 25, 2:41 PM MST, 6 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
241 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0236 PM HEAVY SNOW 10 S MESA 39.03N 108.13W
12/25/2014 M14.0 INCH MESA CO CAIC
12 TO 16 INCHES SINCE 4 AM
&&
EVENT NUMBER GJT1401923
TGJTLocal storm report, Dec 25, 2:47 PM MST, 0 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
247 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0245 PM HEAVY SNOW 3 E SKYWAY 39.05N 108.07W
12/25/2014 E111.0 INCH MESA CO SNOTEL
ESTIMATED SWE 0.6 INCHES... MESA LAKES
&&
EVENT NUMBER GJT1401924
TGJTNearby
Winter Storm Warnings in Colorado, 2014Every winter storm warning in 2014
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.