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Winter Storm Warning 11, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

May 17, 201716 counties in Colorado

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this winter storm warning at May 17, 2017, 4:41 AM MDT for 16 counties in Colorado. It took effect at May 17, 2017, 6:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 40 hr. 60 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
May 17, 2017, 4:41 AM MDT (10:41 UTC)
In effect from
May 17, 2017, 6:00 PM MDT
Expired
May 19, 2017, 9:52 AM MDT
In force
40 hr
Issued by
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

Counties Adams County, CO, Arapahoe County, CO, Boulder County, CO, Broomfield County, CO, Clear Creek County, CO, Denver County, CO, Douglas County, CO, Elbert County, CO, Gilpin County, CO, Grand County, CO, Jackson County, CO, Jefferson County, CO, Larimer County, CO, Park County, CO, Summit County, CO, Weld County, CO

The radar

The Denver radar (KFTG), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:41 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 17, 11:00 PM MDTSNOW 14 Ene Nederland, CO
May 18, 12:30 AM MDTSNOW 2.63 S Boulder, CONWS BOULDER OFFICE
May 18, 3:15 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 64 Sse Brookvale, CO6 HOUR TOTAL
May 18, 3:45 AM MDTSNOW 12 W Arapahoe Park, CO
May 18, 3:45 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 74 Ene Nederland, CO6 HOUR TOTAL
May 18, 4:32 AM MDTSNOW 7Ward, CO
May 18, 5:45 AM MDTSNOW 4.51 S Evergreen, CO9 HOUR TOTAL. ROAD ARE SNOW COVERED.
May 18, 5:45 AM MDTSNOW 4.51 S Evergreen, CO9 HOUR TOTAL. ROADS ARE SNOW COVERED.
May 18, 5:54 AM MDTSNOW 11.33 N Black Hawk, CO
May 18, 6:00 AM MDTSNOW 102 Ese Allenspark, CO
May 18, 6:30 AM MDTSNOW 3Ken Caryl, CO
May 18, 6:30 AM MDTSNOW 83 Wsw Conifer, CO
May 18, 6:40 AM MDTSNOW 6.53 N Bailey, CO
May 18, 6:45 AM MDTSNOW 7Genesee, CO
May 18, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 33 Ne Castle Rock, CO
May 18, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 33 Ne Castle Rock, CO
May 18, 7:04 AM MDTSNOW 11.51 Ne Breckenridge, CO
May 18, 7:15 AM MDTSNOW 13.54 Ene Nederland, CO10 HOUR TOTAL. CURRENTLY SNOWING HEAVILY.
May 18, 7:30 AM MDTSNOW 6.41 Nnw Evergreen, COAPPROX 7,450 FT
May 18, 7:30 AM MDTSNOW 114 Sse Brookvale, CO5 INCHES IN LAST 4 HOURS
May 18, 7:30 AM MDTSNOW 121 W Evergreen, CO
May 18, 7:41 AM MDTSNOW 0.83 Wnw Arvada, CO
May 18, 7:45 AM MDTSNOW 6.52 Sse Tabernash, COSTARTING TO STICK TO ROADS
May 18, 7:45 AM MDTSNOW 8.7Genesee, CO12 HOUR TOTAL. 1.7 INCHES IN THE PAST HOUR.
May 18, 7:45 AM MDTSNOW 12Conifer, CO
May 18, 7:45 AM MDTSNOW 15Nederland, CO
May 18, 7:52 AM MDTSNOW 2.5Roxborough Park, CO5,750 FEET
May 18, 8:00 AM MDTSNOW 15Nederland, CO
May 18, 8:15 AM MDTSNOW 21 Nnw Louisville, CO
May 18, 8:15 AM MDTSNOW 103 N Conifer, CO
May 18, 8:15 AM MDTSNOW 13.59 Ne Four Corners, CO
May 18, 8:30 AM MDTSNOW 92 S Pine Junction, CO
May 18, 8:30 AM MDTSNOW 103 Wsw Conifer, CO
May 18, 8:30 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 12.1Estes Park, CO
May 18, 8:30 AM MDTSNOW 14.4Nnw Aspen Springs, CO
May 18, 8:30 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 15.54 Se Rollinsville, CO
May 18, 8:30 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 17.54 Ene Nederland, CO
May 18, 8:45 AM MDTSNOW 8.52 Ese Evergreen, CO
May 18, 8:45 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 10.2Genesee, CO
May 18, 9:15 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 105 Ene Rustic, COPOWER OUTAGE AT BEN DELATOUR BOY SCOUT RANCH
May 18, 9:16 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 7.21 Nne Evergreen, CO
May 18, 9:30 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 16.52 Sse Breckenridge, COSINCE 9PM 5/17
May 18, 9:30 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 184 Ene Nederland, CO
May 18, 9:58 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 12.51 Nne Estes Park, CO
May 18, 10:45 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 184 Wsw Eldorado Springs, CO18 TO 24 INCHES IN PAST 12 HOURS
May 18, 10:49 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 113 Nw Idledale, COAGAIN SNOWING HEAVILY AFTER A LULL
May 18, 11:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 21Ward, CO
May 18, 11:03 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 16.7Nnw Aspen Springs, CO2.3 INCHES IN LAST 2.5 HOURS
May 18, 11:16 AM MDTSNOW 0.53 Ssw Denver, COLESS THAN AN INCH OF SNOW DURING PAST 2 HOURS
May 18, 11:30 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 13.93 N Conifer, CO
May 18, 11:45 AM MDTSNOW 14.2Genesee, CO
May 18, 12:00 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 214 Ene Nederland, CO
May 18, 12:05 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 18.5Nnw Aspen Springs, CO
May 18, 12:17 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 33.15 Ne Ward, CO8.4 INCHES PAST 2 HOURS 40 MINUTES
May 18, 12:19 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 24.75 Ne Ward, CO
May 18, 12:25 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 4.52 Se Boulder, COPAST 5 HOURS
May 18, 12:25 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 94 Wsw Drake, CO
May 18, 12:30 PM MDTSNOW 2.63 S Boulder, CO
May 18, 12:51 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 91 Nnw Evergreen, CO
May 18, 1:00 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 102 S Estes Park, CO

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 00:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 170 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2017-05-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 4 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2017-05-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -140 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
4 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-225 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1528 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-140 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
150 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-1.4

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The text

As transmitted.

464 
WWUS45 KBOU 171041
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
441 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND NORTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...

.A strong spring storm will drop south across the Great Basin
Wednesday night and Thursday. It then moves slowly east across
Colorado Thursday night and Friday. Significant snow is expected
with this storm if it continues on the current forecasted track.
If the storm track moves further North, then the Southern Front 
Range Foothills may receive much less snowfall.

This storm is expected to bring rain and possibly snow to the 
Urban Corridor including the Denver Metro area. The coldest air 
and best chance for snow is expected to be Thursday night and 
Friday for the Denver area. Significant snow for the Denver area 
can't be ruled out at this time.

COZ033-034-171845-
/O.UPG.KBOU.WS.A.0012.170518T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.WS.W.0011.170518T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
and Winter Park
441 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
MDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Winter Storm
Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening
to 6 PM MDT Friday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in 
effect. 

* TIMING...Snow is expected to begin Wednesday evening and 
  continue through Friday afternoon. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 2 feet of snow expected with up to 3
  feet on favored east slopes, including Rocky Mountain National
  Park. 

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become snow and slush covered. Wet 
  snow may accumulate on leafed out trees, resulting in broken 
  tree limbs and power outages. 

 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an 
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... 
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ035-171845-
/O.UPG.KBOU.WS.A.0012.170518T0600Z-170520T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.WS.W.0011.170518T0600Z-170520T0000Z/
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, 
and Red Feather Lakes
441 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
MDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Winter Storm
Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from midnight tonight 
to 6 PM MDT Friday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* TIMING...Rain is expected to change to snow Wednesday evening 
  as cold air moves into the area. Snow is expected to continue 
  through Friday afternoon before it dissipates. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 2 feet of snow with up to 3 feet on 
  favored east slopes. 

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become snow and slush covered. Wet 
  snow may accumulate on leafed out trees, resulting in broken 
  tree limbs and power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an 
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... 
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ036-171845-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.A.0012.170518T0600Z-170520T0000Z/
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, 
Georgetown, Idaho Springs, and Westcreek
441 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Rain is expected to change to snow Wednesday night as 
  cold air moves into the area. Snow is expected to continue 
  through Friday afternoon before it dissipates. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 20 inches possible.
 
* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become snow and slush covered. Wet 
  snow may accumulate on leafed out trees, resulting in broken 
  tree limbs and power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
625 
WWUS45 KBOU 171740
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1140 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND NORTHERN FRONT RANGE
FOOTHILLS WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...

.A strong spring storm will drop south across the Great Basin
Wednesday night and Thursday. It then moves slowly east across
Colorado Thursday night through Friday evening. Significant snow 
is expected with this storm if it continues on the current 
forecasted track. If the storm track moves further north, then 
the Southern Front Range Foothills may receive much less snowfall.

This storm is expected to bring rain and possibly snow to the
Urban Corridor including the Denver Metro area. The coldest air
and best chance for snow is expected to be Thursday night and
Friday for the Denver area. Significant snow for the Denver area
is possible. 

COZ036-180145-
/O.UPG.KBOU.WS.A.0012.170518T0600Z-170520T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOU.WS.W.0011.170518T0600Z-170520T0000Z/
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, 
Georgetown, Idaho Springs, and Westcreek
1140 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
MDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Winter Storm
Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from midnight tonight 
to 6 PM MDT Friday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.


* TIMING...Rain is expected to change to snow Wednesday night as 
  cold air moves into the area. Snow is expected to continue 
  through Friday afternoon before it dissipates. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 24 inches.

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become snow and slush covered. Wet 
  snow may accumulate on leafed out trees, resulting in broken 
  tree limbs and power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an 
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... 
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ033-034-180145-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.170518T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
and Winter Park
1140 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Snow is expected to begin Wednesday evening and 
  continue through Friday afternoon. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 24 inches of snow expected with up to
  36 inches on favored east slopes, including Rocky Mountain 
  National Park. 

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become snow and slush covered. Wet 
  snow may accumulate on leafed out trees, resulting in broken 
  tree limbs and power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ035-180145-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.170518T0600Z-170520T0000Z/
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, 
and Red Feather Lakes
1140 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Rain is expected to change to snow Wednesday evening 
  as cold air moves into the area. Snow is expected to continue 
  through Friday afternoon before it dissipates. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 24 inches of snow with up to 36
  inches on favored east slopes. 

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become snow and slush covered. Wet 
  snow may accumulate on leafed out trees, resulting in broken 
  tree limbs and power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ038>041-180145-
/O.NEW.KBOU.WS.A.0013.170519T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, 
Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, 
City of Denver, Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, 
Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, 
and Larkspur
1140 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Winter Storm
Watch, which is in effect from Thursday evening through Friday
afternoon. 

* TIMING...Rain could change to snow early Thursday evening and
  continue into Friday afternoon.  
 
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 12 inches possible with the highest
  amounts near the foothills and over the Palmer Ridge. 

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility could fall below a quarter mile in
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Roads could become snow and slush covered. Wet snow 
  may accumulate on leafed out trees, resulting in broken tree 
  limbs and power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
141 
WWUS45 KBOU 180113
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
713 PM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND NORTHERN FRONT RANGE
FOOTHILLS THROUGH FRIDAY...

.A strong spring storm will drop south across the Great Basin
tonight and Thursday. It then moves slowly east across Colorado 
Thursday night through Friday evening. Significant snow is 
expected with this storm if it continues on the current forecasted
track. If the storm track moves further north, then the Southern 
Front Range Foothills may receive much less snowfall.

This storm is expected to bring rain and possibly snow to the
Urban Corridor including the Denver Metro area. The coldest air
and best chance for snow is expected to be Thursday night and
Friday for the Denver area. Significant snow for the Denver area
is possible.

COZ033-034-180915-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-
713 PM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...snow will become widespread tonight and is expected to
  to continue through Friday afternoon. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 24 inches of snow expected with up 
  to 36 inches on favored east slopes, including Rocky Mountain 
  National Park. 

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Roads will become snow and slush covered. Wet snow 
  may accumulate on leafed out trees, resulting in broken tree 
  limbs and power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ036-180915-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.170518T0600Z-170520T0000Z/
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
713 PM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Rain is expected to change to tonight as cold air 
  moves into the area. Snow is expected to continue through Friday
  afternoon before it dissipates. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 24 inches.

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become snow and slush covered. Wet 
  snow may accumulate on leafed out trees, resulting in broken 
  tree limbs and power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ035-180915-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.170518T0600Z-170520T0000Z/
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
713 PM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Rain is expected to change to snow tonight as cold air
  moves into the area. Snow is expected to continue through 
  Friday afternoon before it dissipates. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 24 inches of snow with up to 36 
  inches on favored east slopes. 

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become snow and slush covered. Wet 
  snow may accumulate on leafed out trees, resulting in broken 
  tree limbs and power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ038>041-180915-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.A.0013.170519T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
713 PM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Rain could change to snow early Thursday evening and 
  continue into Friday afternoon. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 12 inches possible with the highest 
  amounts near the foothills and over the Palmer Ridge. 

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility could fall below a quarter mile 
  in heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Roads could become snow and slush covered. Wet snow 
  may accumulate on leafed out trees, resulting in broken tree 
  limbs and power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
640 
WWUS45 KBOU 180919
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
319 AM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...HEAVY SNOW FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND NORTHERN FRONT RANGE 
FOOTHILLS THROUGH FRIDAY...POSSIBLY SPREADING DOWN TO THE I-25
CORRIDOR...

.A strong spring storm will drop south across the Great Basin
today and tonight, and then move slowly east across Colorado 
Friday. Significant snow will fall across the Front Range
Mountains and Foothills, accumulating into the feet of snow.

In lower elevations including the I-25 Corridor, rain may be 
mixed with snow this morning near the Wyoming border and from 
Denver into the Palmer Divide. Temperatures will turn colder 
tonight into early Friday morning with rain mixing with and 
changing over to snow. Snow accumulation on fully leafed out trees
may result in broken tree limbs and scattered power outages. 

COZ034-036-181800-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, 
East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, 
Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, 
Williams Fork Mountains, Winter Park, Bailey, Central City, 
Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, and Westcreek
319 AM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Snow will continue into Friday. The snow will be heavy
  at times today and tonight with snowfall rates up to 2 inches 
  per hour on the eastern facing slopes of the Front Range. Snow 
  will gradually taper off in intensity by Friday afternoon. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 24 inches.

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous and slow at times due to snow
  and slush covered roads. Wet snow may accumulate on leafed out 
  trees, resulting in broken tree limbs and power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ033-035-181800-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Estes Park, 
Glendevey, Nederland, and Red Feather Lakes
319 AM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Heavy snow will fall today and tonight, with snowfall
  rates up to 2 inches or more per hour on east facing slopes of 
  the Front Range. Snow will gradually taper off in intensity by 
  Friday afternoon.
 
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...16 to 30 inches, with 3 feet or more on
  east facing slopes.

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult if not impossible on some
  roads due to the depth of snow. Wet snow may also accumulate on
  leafed out trees, resulting in broken tree limbs and power 
  outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ037-181800-
/O.NEW.KBOU.WW.Y.0022.170518T0919Z-170519T0000Z/
Central and Southeast Park County-
Including the cities of Fairplay, Hartsel, Lake George, 
and South Park
319 AM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect until 6 PM MDT this
evening. 

* TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, will continue today. The snow is
  expected to decrease in intensity late this afternoon or early
  evening. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 9 inches through early afternoon, 
  with storm totals of 6 to 12 inches. 

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall to a quarter mile or less
  during periods of heavy snow.
 
* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous and slow at times due to snow
  and slush covered roads. Wet snow may accumulate on leafed out
  trees, resulting in broken tree limbs and power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow 
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow 
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while 
driving.

&&

$$

COZ038>041-181800-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.A.0013.170519T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, 
Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, 
City of Denver, Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, 
Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, 
and Larkspur
319 AM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Rain will be mixed with snow at times this morning near
  the Wyoming border and from the Denver metro area south to the
  Palmer Divide. Rain will likely mix with or change over to all
  snow tonight and then continue into Friday as even colder air
  arrives. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches most likely, but up to 12
  inches still possible near the foothills and over the Palmer 
  Divide.

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility could fall below a quarter mile 
  in heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Wet snow may accumulate on leafed out trees, resulting
  in broken tree limbs and power outages. Some slush and snow
  accumulation will be possible on roads mainly near the Palmer
  Divide and Wyoming border, with slick and hazardous travel 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow accumulations that may impact travel and produce power
outages. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
911 
WWUS45 KBOU 181620
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1020 AM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUE IN THE MOUNTAINS...NORTHERN FRONT RANGE 
FOOTHILLS AND WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE I-25 CORRIDOR...

.A strong and slow moving spring storm will continue to drop 
heavy snowfall over portions of north central and northeast
Colorado today through Friday morning. Snowfall will be especially
heavy in the Front Range foothills where snowfall rates of 2 to 3
inches per hour are likely.

In lower elevations, areas west of I-25 will also experience
periods of moderate to heavy snowfall through Friday morning with 
snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. East of the
I-25...snowfall rates and accumulations will be less and much of
what falls on paved surfaces today will either be slush or melt.
However tonight, precipitation will turn to all snow within the
I25 corridor and even farther out on the plains. Snowfall will
likely be heaviest near the foothills and on the Palmer Divide
creating hazardous driving conditions. The wet, heavy snowfall 
will likely cause significant tree damage and create scattered 
power outages. Snowfall should gradually taper off late on Friday
starting in areas south of I-70. Most if not all snow 
accumulation in the area should end Friday night. 


COZ038>041-190030-
/O.UPG.KBOU.WS.A.0013.170519T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170519T2100Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, 
Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, 
City of Denver, Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, 
Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, 
and Larkspur
1020 AM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Winter Storm
Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect until 3 PM MDT Friday.
The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Snowfall moderate to heavy at times...especially in
  areas west of Interstate 25 and on the higher terrain of the
  Palmer Divide through Friday morning. The rain and snow mix
  roughly east of I-25 Denver should change over to all snow by
  late this afternoon with the arrival of colder air. Snowfall in
  this area could be moderate to heavy this time in the evening.  
 
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches likely, with 8 to 12 inches
  near the foothills and possibly near 15 inches on the Palmer 
  Divide.
  

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility could fall below a quarter mile 
  in heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Wet snow may accumulate on leafed out trees, 
  resulting in broken tree limbs and power outages. Some slush 
  and snow accumulation will be possible on roads mainly near 
  the Palmer Divide and Wyoming border, with slick and hazardous 
  travel conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel very low and hazardous. If you
must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ034-036-190030-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, 
East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, 
Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, 
Williams Fork Mountains, Winter Park, Bailey, Central City, 
Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, and Westcreek
1020 AM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Moderate to heavy snowfall will continue through Friday
  Heaviest snowfall will shift to the northern foothills later
  today. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour are likely at
  times on east facing slopes. Snow will gradually taper off in 
  intensity by Friday afternoon.
 
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...18 to 35 inches.

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous and slow at times due to 
  snow and slush covered roads. Wet snow may accumulate on 
  leafed out trees, resulting in broken tree limbs and power 
  outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ033-035-190030-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Estes Park, 
Glendevey, Nederland, and Red Feather Lakes
1020 AM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Heavy snowfall will continue today and tonight, with
  snowfall rates to around 2 inches per hour on east facing slopes
  of the Front Range mountains. Snow should gradually taper off 
  in intensity by Friday afternoon. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...18 to 30 inches, with locally up to 40
  inches on east facing slopes above 9500 feet. 

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult if not impossible on high
  country roads due to the depth of snow. The wet, heavy snow
  accumulating on leafed out trees will likely result in numerous
  broken tree limbs and power outages. Auto accidents may also
  create serious slow downs and even temporary road closures.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ032-190030-
/O.EXB.KBOU.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-170519T1200Z/
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Dillon, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, 
Hot Sulphur Springs, and Kremmling
1020 AM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect until 6 AM MDT 
Friday. 

* TIMING...Snowfall, moderate at times, will continue through this
  evening. Expect snowfall to decrease in intensity early 
  evening. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...5 to 9 inches...heaviest near the mountain
  slopes. 
 
* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall to a quarter mile or 
  less during periods of heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and slow at times due 
  to snow and slush covered roads. Wet snow may accumulate on 
  leafed out trees, resulting in broken tree limbs and power 
  outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$

COZ037-190030-
/O.EXT.KBOU.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-170519T1200Z/
Central and Southeast Park County-
Including the cities of Fairplay, Hartsel, Lake George, 
and South Park
1020 AM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Snowfall, moderate at times, will continue through late
  this afternoon. Expect snowfall to decrease in intensity during
  the evening. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 7 inches...the heavier amounts in
  northern and western Park county. 
 
* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall to a quarter mile or 
  less during periods of heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and slow at times due to
  snow and slush covered roads. Wet snow may accumulate on leafed
  out trees, resulting in broken tree limbs and power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$
Baker
790 
WWUS45 KBOU 182128
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
328 PM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUE IN THE MOUNTAINS...FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS 
AND WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE I-25 CORRIDOR...

.A strong and slow moving spring storm will continue to drop
heavy snowfall over portions of north central and northeast
Colorado this afternoon and tonight. Snowfall will be especially 
heavy in the Front Range foothills and mountains where snowfall 
rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour are likely.

In lower elevations, areas west of I-25 will also experience
periods of moderate to heavy snowfall through this evening with 
snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Snowfall will 
likely be heaviest near the foothills and on the Palmer Divide 
creating hazardous driving conditions. The wet, heavy snowfall 
will likely cause significant tree damage and create scattered 
power outages. 

Snowfall intensity is expected to decrease overnight with light to
occasional moderate snow at times late tonight Friday morning. 
Additional snowfall accumulations late tonight and Friday will be
lighter.


COZ038>041-191200-
/O.EXT.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170519T1800Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
328 PM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Snowfall moderate to heavy at times...is expected to
  continue through the evening and then decrease overnight. Light
  to occasional moderate snow is expected to linger through Friday
  morning.  

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snowfall of 2 to 6 inches likely,
  with 8 to 12 inches near the foothills and possibly near 15
  inches on the Palmer Divide and over the Cheyenne Ridge.
  Additional snow accumulation late tonight and Friday morning is
  expected to be light.

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility could fall below a quarter mile 
  in heavy snow. 
 
* IMPACTS...Wet snow accumulating on leafed out trees may break
  tree limbs and cause power outages. Roads will be slushy and
  slick at times. The worst conditions are expected at higher
  elevations near the foothills, over the Palmer Divide, and
  across the Cheyenne Ridge. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel very low and hazardous. If you
must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ034-036-191200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
328 PM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Moderate to heavy snowfall will continue through this
  evening and decrease late tonight and Friday. Snowfall rates of
  1 to 3 inches per hour are expected at times through the
  evening. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snowfall of 18 to 36 inches.

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous and slow at times due to snow
  and slush covered roads. Wet snow accumulating on leafed out
  trees may break tree limbs and cause power outages. Auto
  accidents may also create serious slow downs and even temporary
  road closures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ033-035-191200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
328 PM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Moderate to heavy snowfall will continue through this
  evening and decrease late tonight and Friday. Snowfall rates of
  1 to 3 inches per hour are expected at times through the
  evening.  

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snowfall of 18 to 36 inches, with
  locally over 40 inches on east facing slopes. 

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall below a quarter mile in 
  heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult if not impossible on high 
  country roads due to the depth of snow. The wet, heavy snow 
  accumulating on leafed out trees will likely result in 
  numerous broken tree limbs and power outages. Auto accidents 
  may also create serious slow downs and even temporary road 
  closures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ032-037-191200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-170519T1200Z/
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
328 PM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Snowfall, moderate at times, will continue through 
  late this afternoon. Expect snowfall to decrease in intensity 
  during the evening. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snowfall of 5 to 10 inches...the 
  heavier amounts in northern and western Park county. 

* WIND/VISIBILITY...Visibility will fall to a quarter mile or 
  less during periods of heavy snow. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and slow at times due 
  to snow and slush covered roads. Wet snow may accumulate on 
  leafed out trees, resulting in broken tree limbs and power 
  outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$
009 
WWUS45 KBOU 190321
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
921 PM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...SNOW DECREASING IN THE MOUNTAINS...FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS AND 
WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE I-25 CORRIDOR...

.Snowfall intensity has decreased across the area. Snow showers 
are expected to linger overnight and come to an end Friday. 
Heavier snow is expected to linger through the evening in the 
mountains and foothills of Boulder and Larimer counties. 
Additional snowfall accumulations late tonight and Friday will be 
on the light side south of Interstate 70.

COZ034-036-191200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
921 PM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Snow showers will slowly decrease overnight and Friday
  morning. Additional snow showers may redevelop Friday afternoon.  

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snowfall of 3 to 7 inches is
  possible through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous and slow at times due to snow
  and slush covered roads. Wet snow accumulating on leafed out
  trees may break tree limbs and cause power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ033-035-191200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
921 PM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Snow, occasionally moderate to heavy at times this
  evening, will slowly decrease after midnight and Friday 
  morning. 
 
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snowfall of 4 to 10 inches is
  possible through Friday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult if not impossible on high
  country roads due to the depth of snow. The wet, heavy snow
  accumulating on leafed out trees will likely result in numerous
  broken tree limbs and power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ038>041-191200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170519T1800Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
921 PM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Snow showers will slowly decrease overnight and Friday
  morning.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snowfall of up to 3 inches is
  possible through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Wet snow accumulating on leafed out trees may break
  tree limbs and cause power outages. Roads will be slushy and
  slick at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel very low and hazardous. If you
must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ032-037-191200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-170519T1200Z/
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
921 PM MDT Thu May 18 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Snow showers will slowly decrease overnight and Friday
  morning.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snowfall of up to 3 inches is
  possible through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Wet snow accumulating on leafed out trees may break
  tree limbs and cause power outages. Roads will be slushy and
  slick at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$
212 
WWUS45 KBOU 190948
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
348 AM MDT Fri May 19 2017

...STRONG SPRING STORM WINDING DOWN...

.The storm system over Colorado responsible for the heavy snowfall
yesterday is winding down. The main band of snow lingering across
Larimer county is expected to decrease through the morning,
leaving behind light snow showers. There may be a pickup of snow
showers across the mountains and foothills again in the 
afternoon. Scattered power outages remain in the foothills, as
well as slick road conditions in mountain areas.  

COZ039>041-191100-
/O.CAN.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170519T1800Z/
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Including the cities of Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, 
Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, 
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker,
Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, and Larkspur
348 AM MDT Fri May 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Denver has cancelled the Winter
Storm Warning. 

Only light snow showers can be expected today with any additional
accumulation less than an inch.

$$

COZ032-037-191100-
/O.CAN.KBOU.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-170519T1200Z/
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Including the cities of Dillon, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, 
Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Fairplay, Hartsel, Lake George, 
and South Park
348 AM MDT Fri May 19 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Denver has cancelled the Winter
Weather Advisory. 

Only light snow showers can be expected today, with any additional
accumulation less than 2 inches. 

$$

COZ034-036-191800-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, 
East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, 
Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, 
Williams Fork Mountains, Winter Park, Bailey, Central City, 
Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, and Westcreek
348 AM MDT Fri May 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Snow showers are expected to redevelop through this
  afternoon, and then gradually end this evening. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snowfall of 1 to 4 inches is
  possible.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous and slow at times due to 
  snow and slush covered roads. Wet snow accumulating on leafed 
  out trees may break tree limbs and cause power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. 

&&

$$

COZ033-035-191800-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Estes Park, 
Glendevey, Nederland, and Red Feather Lakes
348 AM MDT Fri May 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Snow intensity will gradually decrease this morning.
  Showers will continue through the afternoon and then gradually
  end this evening.
  
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snowfall of 2 to 5 inches,
  heaviest in Larimer county.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult if not impossible on some
  mountain roads due to the depth of snow. The wet, heavy snow
  accumulating on leafed out trees has resulted in broken tree 
  limbs and scattered power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ038-191800-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170519T1800Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, 
and Nunn
348 AM MDT Fri May 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* TIMING...Snow showers will slowly decrease this morning.
  
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snowfall of up to 2 inches is
  possible.

* IMPACTS...Wet snow accumulating on leafed out trees may break
  tree limbs and cause power outages. Roads may be slushy and 
  slick at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Broken tree limbs and
scattered power outages have occurred.

&&

$$
430 
WWUS45 KBOU 191552
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
952 AM MDT Fri May 19 2017

COZ033>036-191700-
/O.CAN.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170520T0000Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
Winter Park, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, 
and Westcreek
952 AM MDT Fri May 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Denver has cancelled the Winter
Storm Warning. 

Light to moderate snowfall will continue off and on through the 
day in the northern mountains and northern Front Range of Colorado,
although snowfall rates no longer require a warning. Some areas 
generally above 9000 feet may still pick up another 1 to 4 inches
of wet snow by late this afternoon. However most roads should not
be impacted. 

$$

COZ038-191700-
/O.CAN.KBOU.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170519T1800Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, 
and Nunn
952 AM MDT Fri May 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Denver has cancelled the Winter
Storm Warning. 

Rain and snow showers will continue off and on today along the 
northern Front Range foothills in Larimer and western Weld 
counties. Snowfall should be light and any additional snow 
accumulation will be minor. Roads should not be impacted.

$$
Baker

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 Denver/Boulder, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at May 17, 4:03 AM MDT, 38 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 17, 4:03 AM MDT, 38 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
403 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 400 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

Upper low over southwest Kansas still responsible for continued
showers over the northeast plains, although the areal extent of
showers continues to diminish. Still a fair amount of mid level
clouds further back towards the Front Range but this will also
shift east towards sunrise.

Attention then turns to even stronger system which is located over
Northern Idaho and Oregon this morning, and will be dropping
southeastward into Utah tonight. Model tracks are fairly
consistent at least through tonight, although the NAM is a bit
further North with this feature. Increasing QG ascent expected
from late this afternoon over the mountains and spreading over
much of northern Colorado tonight as the low approaches Colorado.
The associated cold front already moving through Northern Utah
with good pressure rise behind it. This front will sweep across
Northern colorado mountains this afternoon and then over the urban
corridor late afternoon with increasing northwest winds. Winds
will then switch northeast this evening over the front range as
surface low pressure intensifies across southeast Colorado.

Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms will become more
widespread by later this evening and overnight with deepening
upslope flow and modest QG ascent. Focus area for tonight will be
locations from Denver Northward and especially in the foothills of
Boulder and Larimer counties. As cold air filters in, snow levels
will be dropping through the night to around 7000 ft over the
foothills. Will be upgrading the watches to warnings for the
mountains and northern foothills (also see long term discussion
below). Confidence not as high for Southern Front Range foothills
especially if the 700mb low circulation ends up further North,
like the latest NAM is showing. So will keep zone 36 in a watch
for now.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday through Tuesday)
Issued at 400 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

The upper low over Utah on Thursday morning will swing into
Colorado through the day. Overall, models have slowed their
progression with the system, as well as gotten slightly stronger.
This trend will result in warmer temperatures across the eastern
plains, and possibly into the urban corridor, with higher snow
levels than the previous forecast. Trying to key into where the
700 mb low will end up, as this will have a big impact on areas
around and south of I-70. The GFS is keeping it further south
which will bring good easterly upslope flow up through 300 mb
across most of the forecast area. The NAM is further north with
the 700mb low which is causing a drying effect along and south of
I70. This is the reason for keeping a Winter Storm Watch over the
southern foothills where confidence is lower.

Have upgraded the remaining Watches to Winter Storm Warnings as
moisture surges up from the Gulf of Mexico to combine with the
Pacific moisture, good upward QG motion, unseasonably cold
temperatures and deep upslope flow combine together through
Friday. With the low slowing its progression, dynamics will be
able to continue to produce appreciable amounts of precipitation
across most of the area. Models have anywhere from 2 to 6 inches
of liquid falling over the Front Range mountains and foothills,
with a half inch to 6 inches of liquid for the plains - the NAM
being the driest along and south of I70 due to its 700mb low
position. All models have placed their highest amounts over
Larimer County, with 3-6 inches common. This will result in
impressive snowfall amounts, even if possible convection is
doubling the amounts. Half that amount of liquid will still
produce impressive snowfall amounts, especially for the second
half of May. One interesting thing is however, the models are only
showing PWs of near half an inch along the foothills and urban
corridor, quite a lot less than the storm a little over a week
ago. Snowfall rates over the mountains will likely be 1-2 inches
per hour through the day, making travel difficult. Some concern on
the deep convection expected over the Great Plains Thursday, may
rob some moisture and disrupt the flow into the low. Snow levels
are expected to start around 8000-9000 Thursday with lowering from
northwest to southeast through the day and night. Dynamic cooling
with the falling precipitation may be able to lower these levels
farther, however for now, see snow levels getting down to about
5500 feet by Friday morning. Will keep most of the plains rain,
with some rain/snow mix and some light accumulations up to a
couple inches in the western urban corridor and Palmer Divide
seeing an inch or two more. Good soaking rains will be expected
over elevations below this. High temperatures this day will be 20
to 30 degrees colder than normal for this time of year. Winds will
be northeasterly upslope through the day, with speeds of 10 to 25
mph, aiding in snowfall over the Front Range high terrain.

The system will continue to slowly move northeast across the area
Friday with high temperatures a few degrees colder than Thursday.
Confidence is low on where the heavier precipitation will be due
to the differences in the track and speeds of the system in the
models. However precip will continue across the area likely
through the afternoon and into the early evening, before a sharp
decrease is seen. With the models slowing the departure of the
system, this may effect low temperatures Friday night and into
Saturday morning, but still expecting at or below freezing along
the urban corridor, with slightly warmer temperatures further
east.

Saturday, a few showers may still remain in northwesterly flow
over the mountains, but drying otherwise. Temperatures will
increase about 10 degrees under clearing skies.

A weak shortwave in westerly flow Sunday will bring warmer
temperatures along with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Flow
will then turn northerly as a trough drops out of Canada, for
slightly cooler temperatures and an increase in showers Monday and
Tuesday.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday morning)
Issued at 400 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

Mid level deck of clouds will be moving off to the East early this
morning as the upper low in Kansas moves further east. Cold front
will move into terminals in late afternoon from the northwest and
then shift northeast this evening. Rain showers will become more
widespread late evening and overnight with IFR conditions
developing.

&&

.BOU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Friday afternoon
for COZ036.

Winter Storm Warning from midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Friday
for COZ035.

Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Friday
for COZ033-034.

&&

SHORT TERM...Entrekin
LONG TERM...Kriederman
AVIATION...Entrekin
Hazardous weather outlook, May 17, 4:29 AM MDT, 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
429 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

COZ030>051-181030-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
429 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...Potent Late Spring Storm headed towards Northern Colorado...

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop over the
mountains this afternoon and spread over the plains during the
afternoon and evening. A cold front and approaching storm system
will result in rain showers becoming widespread over the plains by
by late evening and overnight.  Snow will increase over the
mountains and Northern Foothills tonight with the snow level
lowering to around 7000 feet by Thursday morning. Snowfall tonight
will range from 3 to 9 inches, highest amounts along the
Continental Divide and higher east slopes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Significant snowfall is expected over the mountains and high
foothills Thursday through Friday, especially near Rocky Mountain
National Park. Snowfall totals could be upwards of 1 to 3 feet by
Friday evening. This will cause snowpacked roads, and some
possible broken tree branches and power outages from heavy
snowload. Travel may become quite difficult with forecasted
snowfall amounts, especially over smaller less traveled roads. At
lower elevations, mainly below 6000 feet, widespread rain is
expected. A few thunderstorms are possible over the far eastern
plains during the day. Snow may lower to around 5500 feet by
Friday morning with up to 3 inches of wet slushy snow. This system
will bring temperatures that are 20 to 30 degrees below normal
for mid to late May. Temperatures will be just above freezing
Thursday night over the plains, with at or below freezing
temperatures expected Friday night along the urban corridor.

Expect warmer and drier conditions Saturday through Monday, with
another system coming out of Canada for a wetter and cooler
Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 17, 11:40 AM MDTWinter Storm WatchBOUAdams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and 4 more23 hr

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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.