Alert archive / Colorado / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 11, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 11:00 PM MDT | SNOW 1 | 4 Ene Nederland, CO | |
| May 18, 12:30 AM MDT | SNOW 2.6 | 3 S Boulder, CO | NWS BOULDER OFFICE |
| May 18, 3:15 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 4 Sse Brookvale, CO | 6 HOUR TOTAL |
| May 18, 3:45 AM MDT | SNOW 1 | 2 W Arapahoe Park, CO | |
| May 18, 3:45 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 7 | 4 Ene Nederland, CO | 6 HOUR TOTAL |
| May 18, 4:32 AM MDT | SNOW 7 | Ward, CO | |
| May 18, 5:45 AM MDT | SNOW 4.5 | 1 S Evergreen, CO | 9 HOUR TOTAL. ROAD ARE SNOW COVERED. |
| May 18, 5:45 AM MDT | SNOW 4.5 | 1 S Evergreen, CO | 9 HOUR TOTAL. ROADS ARE SNOW COVERED. |
| May 18, 5:54 AM MDT | SNOW 11.3 | 3 N Black Hawk, CO | |
| May 18, 6:00 AM MDT | SNOW 10 | 2 Ese Allenspark, CO | |
| May 18, 6:30 AM MDT | SNOW 3 | Ken Caryl, CO | |
| May 18, 6:30 AM MDT | SNOW 8 | 3 Wsw Conifer, CO | |
| May 18, 6:40 AM MDT | SNOW 6.5 | 3 N Bailey, CO | |
| May 18, 6:45 AM MDT | SNOW 7 | Genesee, CO | |
| May 18, 7:00 AM MDT | SNOW 3 | 3 Ne Castle Rock, CO | |
| May 18, 7:00 AM MDT | SNOW 3 | 3 Ne Castle Rock, CO | |
| May 18, 7:04 AM MDT | SNOW 11.5 | 1 Ne Breckenridge, CO | |
| May 18, 7:15 AM MDT | SNOW 13.5 | 4 Ene Nederland, CO | 10 HOUR TOTAL. CURRENTLY SNOWING HEAVILY. |
| May 18, 7:30 AM MDT | SNOW 6.4 | 1 Nnw Evergreen, CO | APPROX 7,450 FT |
| May 18, 7:30 AM MDT | SNOW 11 | 4 Sse Brookvale, CO | 5 INCHES IN LAST 4 HOURS |
| May 18, 7:30 AM MDT | SNOW 12 | 1 W Evergreen, CO | |
| May 18, 7:41 AM MDT | SNOW 0.8 | 3 Wnw Arvada, CO | |
| May 18, 7:45 AM MDT | SNOW 6.5 | 2 Sse Tabernash, CO | STARTING TO STICK TO ROADS |
| May 18, 7:45 AM MDT | SNOW 8.7 | Genesee, CO | 12 HOUR TOTAL. 1.7 INCHES IN THE PAST HOUR. |
| May 18, 7:45 AM MDT | SNOW 12 | Conifer, CO | |
| May 18, 7:45 AM MDT | SNOW 15 | Nederland, CO | |
| May 18, 7:52 AM MDT | SNOW 2.5 | Roxborough Park, CO | 5,750 FEET |
| May 18, 8:00 AM MDT | SNOW 15 | Nederland, CO | |
| May 18, 8:15 AM MDT | SNOW 2 | 1 Nnw Louisville, CO | |
| May 18, 8:15 AM MDT | SNOW 10 | 3 N Conifer, CO | |
| May 18, 8:15 AM MDT | SNOW 13.5 | 9 Ne Four Corners, CO | |
| May 18, 8:30 AM MDT | SNOW 9 | 2 S Pine Junction, CO | |
| May 18, 8:30 AM MDT | SNOW 10 | 3 Wsw Conifer, CO | |
| May 18, 8:30 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 12.1 | Estes Park, CO | |
| May 18, 8:30 AM MDT | SNOW 14.4 | Nnw Aspen Springs, CO | |
| May 18, 8:30 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 15.5 | 4 Se Rollinsville, CO | |
| May 18, 8:30 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 17.5 | 4 Ene Nederland, CO | |
| May 18, 8:45 AM MDT | SNOW 8.5 | 2 Ese Evergreen, CO | |
| May 18, 8:45 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 10.2 | Genesee, CO | |
| May 18, 9:15 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 10 | 5 Ene Rustic, CO | POWER OUTAGE AT BEN DELATOUR BOY SCOUT RANCH |
| May 18, 9:16 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 7.2 | 1 Nne Evergreen, CO | |
| May 18, 9:30 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 16.5 | 2 Sse Breckenridge, CO | SINCE 9PM 5/17 |
| May 18, 9:30 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 18 | 4 Ene Nederland, CO | |
| May 18, 9:58 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 12.5 | 1 Nne Estes Park, CO | |
| May 18, 10:45 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 18 | 4 Wsw Eldorado Springs, CO | 18 TO 24 INCHES IN PAST 12 HOURS |
| May 18, 10:49 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 11 | 3 Nw Idledale, CO | AGAIN SNOWING HEAVILY AFTER A LULL |
| May 18, 11:00 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 21 | Ward, CO | |
| May 18, 11:03 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 16.7 | Nnw Aspen Springs, CO | 2.3 INCHES IN LAST 2.5 HOURS |
| May 18, 11:16 AM MDT | SNOW 0.5 | 3 Ssw Denver, CO | LESS THAN AN INCH OF SNOW DURING PAST 2 HOURS |
| May 18, 11:30 AM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 13.9 | 3 N Conifer, CO | |
| May 18, 11:45 AM MDT | SNOW 14.2 | Genesee, CO | |
| May 18, 12:00 PM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 21 | 4 Ene Nederland, CO | |
| May 18, 12:05 PM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 18.5 | Nnw Aspen Springs, CO | |
| May 18, 12:17 PM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 33.1 | 5 Ne Ward, CO | 8.4 INCHES PAST 2 HOURS 40 MINUTES |
| May 18, 12:19 PM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 24.7 | 5 Ne Ward, CO | |
| May 18, 12:25 PM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 4.5 | 2 Se Boulder, CO | PAST 5 HOURS |
| May 18, 12:25 PM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 9 | 4 Wsw Drake, CO | |
| May 18, 12:30 PM MDT | SNOW 2.6 | 3 S Boulder, CO | |
| May 18, 12:51 PM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 9 | 1 Nnw Evergreen, CO | |
| May 18, 1:00 PM MDT | HEAVY SNOW 10 | 2 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.
- 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
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. && $$
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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.
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| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| May 17, 11:40 AM MDT | Winter Storm Watch | BOU | Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and 4 more | 23 hr |
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