Alert archive / Colorado / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 17, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this winter storm warning at Dec 24, 2017, 4:23 AM MST for 4 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Dec 24, 2017, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 31 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 24, 2017, 4:23 AM MST (11:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 24, 2017, 11:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 26, 2017, 6:00 AM MST
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Counties Boulder County, CO, Grand County, CO, Jackson County, CO, Larimer County, CO
The radar
The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 121 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 00:00Z, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 227 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1673 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 95 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 236 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 380 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
625 WWUS45 KBOU 241123 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 423 AM MST Sun Dec 24 2017 COZ031-033-241930- /O.NEW.KBOU.WS.W.0017.171225T0600Z-171226T0600Z/ Rabbit Ears Pass- Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range- Including the cities of East Slopes Park and Northern Gore Ranges, Gore Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Willow Creek Pass 423 AM MST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches, with localized amounts up to 20 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ COZ034-241930- /O.NEW.KBOU.WW.Y.0030.171225T0600Z-171226T0600Z/ The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks- Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park 423 AM MST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
9 follow-up statements
103 WWUS45 KBOU 241852 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 1152 AM MST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...More Wind and Heavy Snowfall the Mountains of Northern Colorado... .Deep moisture and a strong jet stream will bring snow heavy at times and strong winds to the mountains of north central Colorado late tonight through Monday evening. The strong winds are already occurring on the mountain peaks and ridges, but it is late this evening when snowfall will develop and then become widespread after midnight. The heaviest snowfall will likely occur late tonight through Monday afternoon, with the greatest accumulations expected on west and northwest facing slopes. In addition to the heavy snowfall, strong winds will produce blowing and drifting snow which will create hazardous driving conditions especially on the high passes and up around the Eisenhower Tunnel. The snowfall and winds should gradually diminish Monday evening with the moisture and jet stream moving away from the area. COZ031-033-250300- /O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0017.171225T0600Z-171226T0600Z/ Rabbit Ears Pass- Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range- Including the cities of East Slopes Park and Northern Gore Ranges, Gore Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Willow Creek Pass 1152 AM MST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on hazardous travel conditions, especially on the high passes and up around the Eisenhower Tunnel. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with up to 20 inches on higher west facing slopes, are expected. * WHERE...The Gore and Park Ranges including Rabbit Ears Pass and the Medicine Bow and northern Front Range Mountains including Rocky Mountain National Park. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting 30 to 45 mph with higher gusts to 60 mph up around timberline will produce blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight and warm clothing, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ COZ034-250300- /O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0030.171225T0600Z-171226T0600Z/ The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks- Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park 1152 AM MST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Mountain areas in Summit County, the Mosquito Range, Ten Mile Range and the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ Baker
006 WWUS45 KBOU 242219 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 319 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...MORE WIND AND HEAVY SNOWFALL FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTHERN COLORADO... .Deep moisture and a strong jet stream will bring snow, heavy at times, and strong winds to the mountains of north central Colorado late tonight through Monday evening. The strong winds are already occurring on the mountain peaks and ridges, but it is late this evening when snowfall will develop and then become widespread after midnight. The heaviest snowfall will occur late tonight through Monday morning. In addition to the heavy snowfall, strong winds will produce blowing and drifting snow which will create hazardous driving conditions especially on the high passes, including I-70 and the approaches to the Eisenhower Tunnel and Vail Pass. The snowfall and winds should gradually diminish Monday evening with the moisture and jet stream moving away from the area. COZ031-033-250630- /O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0017.171225T0600Z-171226T0600Z/ Rabbit Ears Pass- Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range- Including the cities of East Slopes Park and Northern Gore Ranges, Gore Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Willow Creek Pass 319 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 21 inches north or Rabbit Ears Pass, are expected. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ COZ034-250630- /O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0030.171225T0600Z-171226T0600Z/ The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks- Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park 319 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
506 WWUS45 KBOU 250413 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 913 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...MORE WIND AND HEAVY SNOWFALL FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTHERN COLORADO... .Deep moisture and a strong jet stream will bring snow, heavy at times, and strong winds to the northern mountains of Colorado late tonight through Monday evening. Snow will become widespread after midnight, with the heaviest snowfall late tonight through Monday morning. In addition to the heavy snowfall, strong winds will produce blowing and drifting snow which will create poor visibility and hazardous driving conditions, especially on the high passes including the approaches to the Eisenhower Tunnel and Vail Pass on I-70. Snowfall should diminish somewhat in intensity Monday afternoon and evening, and then decrease further late Monday night. COZ031-033-251300- /O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0017.171225T0600Z-171226T0600Z/ Rabbit Ears Pass- Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range- Including the cities of East Slopes Park and Northern Gore Ranges, Gore Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Willow Creek Pass 913 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 20 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ COZ034-251300- /O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0030.171225T0600Z-171226T0600Z/ The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks- Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park 913 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
453 WWUS45 KBOU 251130 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 430 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...MORE WIND AND HEAVY SNOWFALL FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTHERN COLORADO... .Deep moisture and a strong jet stream will bring snow, heavy at times, and strong winds to the northern mountains of Colorado. The heaviest snowfall will occur this morning. In addition to the heavy snowfall, strong winds will produce blowing and drifting snow which will create poor visibility and hazardous driving conditions, especially on the high passes including the approaches to the Eisenhower Tunnel and Vail Pass on I-70. Snowfall should diminish slowly in intensity this afternoon through this evening. COZ031-033-251930- /O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/ Rabbit Ears Pass- Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range- Including the cities of East Slopes Park and Northern Gore Ranges, Gore Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Willow Creek Pass 430 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ COZ034-251930- /O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/ The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks- Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park 430 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
683 WWUS45 KBOU 251857 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 1157 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WIND AND HEAVY SNOWFALL REMAINS FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTHERN COLORADO... .Deep moisture and a strong jet stream will continue to bring snow, heavy at times, and strong winds to the northern mountains of Colorado. The heaviest snowfall will occur through this afternoon, especially over the mountain passes. In addition to the heavy snowfall, strong winds will produce blowing and drifting snow which will create poor visibility and hazardous driving conditions, especially on the high passes including the approaches to the Eisenhower Tunnel and Vail Pass on I-70. Snowfall should diminish slowly in intensity this evening. COZ031-033-260300- /O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/ Rabbit Ears Pass- Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range- Including the cities of East Slopes Park and Northern Gore Ranges, Gore Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Willow Creek Pass 1157 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 9 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ COZ034-260300- /O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/ The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks- Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park 1157 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow occurring, heavy at times over the high mountain passes. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
120 WWUS45 KBOU 252342 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 442 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...SNOWFALL SLOWLY DECREASES IN THE NORTHERN COLORADO MOUNTAINS...BUT SLOW AND HAZARDOUS TRAVEL REMAINS... .Deep moisture and a strong jet stream will bring snow and strong winds to the northern mountains of Colorado through tonight. The heaviest snow has ended, but strong winds combined with continued light snowfall and cold temperatures will create hazardous driving conditions and dangerously cold wind chill. The strong winds will produce blowing and drifting snow which will create poor visibility, especially on the high passes including the approaches to the Eisenhower Tunnel and Vail Pass on I-70. Snowfall should diminish slowly in intensity this evening. COZ031-033-260600- /O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/ Rabbit Ears Pass- Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range- Including the cities of East Slopes Park and Northern Gore Ranges, Gore Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Willow Creek Pass 442 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ COZ034-260600- /O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/ The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks- Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park 442 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions and reductions to visibility. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
913 WWUS45 KBOU 260258 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 758 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...SNOWFALL IN THE NORTHERN COLORADO MOUNTAINS SLOW TO DECREASE... .A strong jet stream and moisture will bring more snow and strong winds to the northern mountains of Colorado through tonight. While the heaviest snow has ended, strong winds will combine with the snow and cold temperatures to create hazardous driving conditions and dangerously cold wind chills. Poor visibility due to blowing and drifting snow can be expected, especially on the high passes including the approaches to the Eisenhower Tunnel and Vail Pass on I-70. Snowfall should finally diminish in intensity Tuesday morning. COZ031-033-261300- /O.EXT.KBOU.WS.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171226T1300Z/ Rabbit Ears Pass- Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range- Including the cities of East Slopes Park and Northern Gore Ranges, Gore Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Willow Creek Pass 758 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ COZ034-261300- /O.EXT.KBOU.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-171226T1300Z/ The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks- Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park 758 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions and some reductions to visibility. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches can be expected. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
840 WWUS45 KBOU 261049 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 349 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2017 ...SNOWFALL IN THE NORTHERN COLORADO MOUNTAINS WILL DECREASE... .Snow will gradually decrease across the northern mountains of Colorado this morning. However hazardous driving conditions and dangerously cold wind chills will continue. Poor visibility due to blowing and drifting snow can still be expected, especially on the high passes including the approaches to the Eisenhower Tunnel and Vail Pass on I-70. COZ031-033-261300- /O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171226T1300Z/ Rabbit Ears Pass- Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range- Including the cities of East Slopes Park and Northern Gore Ranges, Gore Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Willow Creek Pass 349 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MST early this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ COZ034-261300- /O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-171226T1300Z/ The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks- Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park 349 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MST early this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
784 WWUS45 KBOU 261300 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 600 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2017 COZ031-033-261400- /O.EXP.KBOU.WS.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171226T1300Z/ Rabbit Ears Pass- Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range- Including the cities of East Slopes Park and Northern Gore Ranges, Gore Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Willow Creek Pass 600 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow will gradually decrease through the morning hours. Additional accumultations of 1 to 2 inches will be possible. Wind gusts up to 60 mph at times may still produce areas of blowing snow over the higher mountain passes. $$ COZ034-261400- /O.EXP.KBOU.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-171226T1300Z/ The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks- Including the cities of Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park 600 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... Some light snow will continue this morning with accumulations up to an inch. Gusty winds to 50 mph at times may produce areas of blowing snow. $$
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 Dec 23, 7:49 PM MST, 8 hours 34 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 23, 7:49 PM MST, 8 hours 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 749 PM MST Sat Dec 23 2017 .UPDATE... Issued at 749 PM MST Sat Dec 23 2017 Strong upper level divergence seen in the GOES 16 satellite imagery on the nose of the upper level jet. Atmosphere responded quickly to the lift and upslope behind the front with some release of potential instability and/or conditional symmetric instability (CSI). Heavy convective snow bands were able to push south behind the front as expected and we're nearing 3" of snow already here in Boulder. A couple other reports of a quick 2" on the plains. Snow is beginning to taper off from the north as the colder and drier airmass works in, and main lift on the nose of the jet max will also depart by 06Z. Could see another inch or two of accumulation in the main snow bands as they shift south/east of Denver over the next few hours, but little if any additional accumulation expected along/north of Fort Collins-Greeley- Sterling. Mountain areas have seen high impacts with the heavier snow and blowing snow. Sections of I-70 shut down for quite awhile already this evening. Will continue our highlights there til 11 PM. After that, snow should really decrease as subsidence and drier airmass builds in. Temperatures plunged a quick 15 degrees behind the front, and it's already down to 2F at Cheyenne. Will lower temps a few more degrees to account for this. Also, if we clear off the additional snow cover will likely allow temps to plunge below zero over a good chunk of the plains. && .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Sunday) Issued at 216 PM MST Sat Dec 23 2017 A moist northwest flow aloft continues to bring snow to the mountains. Lift from the jet stream will enhance snow over the mountains later this afternoon. This will also bring enough lift to produce snow along the Front Range and across the eastern plains this evening. Up to 3 inches of snow will be possible under the snow bands. However, most locations will see around an inch. In addition, a cold front will drop south across the area late this afternoon/early evening. Appears the front will push across the Denver area around 7pm. Shortly after, snow is expected to begin. Roads should be snow covered and icy this evening as temperatures plunge. The subsident side of the jet moves over the area around midnight. This will result in drying and end the snow. By 12z, expect mostly clear skies to prevail. May even be fog Sunday morning due to light winds and good radiational cooling. For Sunday, the area is expected to be between systems. Dry conditions will prevail under mostly sunny skies. Easterly winds and fresh snow cover should help keep temperatures cool Sunday with highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s across northeast Colorado. High clouds will increase later in the day with the approach of the next system. .LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Saturday) Issued at 216 PM MST Sat Dec 23 2017 NW flow aloft will continue over the area Sun night into Mon. Moisture will gradually increase in the mtns Sun night and continue into Mon with favorable orographic flow. Lapse rates will be around 6 c/km range during the time of best moisture. In addition position of upper level jet may provide some enhanced lift. Thus will likely need additional highlights for late Sun night into Mon across the mtns with some decent snowfall in some areas. Across nern CO a cold airmass will remain in place across the plains. Both the ECMWF and GFS have this colder airmass up along the foothills the entire day as well. Thus have lowered highs for Christmas across nern CO as readings across the the far nern plains will not get out of the teens. As far as pcpn there could be some light snow closer to the WY-NE border on Mon, however, the ECMWF has some light snow occurring further south to just north of Denver. By Mon night moisture will decrease in the mtns along with snowfall. Over the plains there still could be a chc of light snow in the early evening hours across the far nern plains. On Tue mainly dry NW flow aloft will be over the area with only a slight chc of light snow in the mtns. Meanwhile the a cold airmass will remain across nern CO with highs over the far nern corner holding in the teens once again. For Tue night thru Wed dry WNW flow will be across nrn CO with no pcpn expected. Meanwhile a sfc lee trough will begin to develop along the front range with some downslope component. Thus should begin to see moderating temps over nern CO with highs ranging fm the lower to mid 30s over the far nern plains with lower to mid 40s around the Denver area. On Thu a weak disturbance embedded in WNW flow aloft will move across nrn CO. There may be enough moisture with this feature for a slight chc of snow in the mtns. Across nern CO it will be dry with both the ECMWF and GFS showing a sfc lee trough over the plains. As a result they have highs in the 40s over nern CO which is 5 to 10 degrees warmer than current blended solutions. && .AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Sunday evening) Issued at 749 PM MST Sat Dec 23 2017 Heaviest snow that temporarily reduced visibility to 1/4sm is moving south. Still one more band of heavier snow to our north which could affect the airports til 04Z-05Z before diminishing to light snow/flurries and better visibility and higher ceilings. Expect VFR conditions to return 07Z-10Z with clearing skies thereafter. Gusty north winds to around 30 knots will decrease through 06Z, and then become light/variable. At this time, only a slight chance of fog developing later tonight with light drainage winds expected to develop. VFR will prevail through Sunday. && .BOU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Weather Advisory until 11 PM MST this evening for COZ034. Winter Storm Warning until 11 PM MST this evening for COZ031-033. && UPDATE...Barjenbruch SHORT TERM...Meier LONG TERM...RPK AVIATION...Barjenbruch
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 23, 10:40 AM MST, 17 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 1040 AM MST Sat Dec 23 2017 COZ030>051-241745- 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- 1040 AM MST Sat Dec 23 2017 ...WINDY WITH SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS THROUGH THIS EVENING... This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Snow will continue over the mountains today, along with wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph over the higher elevations. Storm total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches are expected in areas north of Berthoud Pass, with 5 to 10 inches over the central mountains. Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches is expected over North and Middle Parks and the northern Front Range foothills. Roads will be icy, with low visibilities over the passes. On the plains and along the Front Range, snow will develop near the northern border late this afternoon and spread southward. Most areas will see a quick inch of snow this evening. A few locations under heavier snow bands may receive up 3 inches of snow. Roads are expected to become icy this evening along the Front Range and eastern plains with this quick shot snow. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Snow will redevelop in the mountains late Sunday afternoon and continue through Monday night. Several inches of accumulation is possible. The northern border area of the plains will see a chance of snow on Monday into Monday evening. Tuesday through Wednesday night look to be dry over all the forecast area. The next storm moves in bringing a chance of snow to the mountains Thursday into Friday, but nothing for the plains. Temperatures will generally remain below seasonal normals through the period. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Reports of snowfall or strong winds will be appreciated.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 23, 11:02 PM MST, 5 hours 21 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER CO
1102 PM MST SAT DEC 23 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1055 PM SNOW BROOMFIELD 39.94N 105.06W
12/23/2017 M3.3 INCH BROOMFIELD CO NWS EMPLOYEE
WATER CONTENT OF 0.22 INCHES.
1053 PM SNOW 1 NNW LOUISVILLE 39.99N 105.15W
12/23/2017 M4.6 INCH BOULDER CO TRAINED SPOTTER
1050 PM SNOW 3 N CONIFER 39.57N 105.31W
12/23/2017 M3.2 INCH JEFFERSON CO TRAINED SPOTTER
1000 PM SNOW 1 NNW FEDERAL HEIGHTS 39.88N 105.03W
12/23/2017 M3.5 INCH ADAMS CO TRAINED SPOTTER
1000 PM SNOW DENVER 39.73N 104.96W
12/23/2017 M1.0 INCH DENVER CO BROADCAST MEDIA
0955 PM SNOW SUPERIOR 39.93N 105.15W
12/23/2017 M3.0 INCH BOULDER CO TRAINED SPOTTER
0952 PM SNOW 3 WSW CONIFER 39.50N 105.35W
12/23/2017 M3.0 INCH JEFFERSON CO TRAINED SPOTTER
0950 PM SNOW COMMERCE CITY 39.81N 104.92W
12/23/2017 M2.5 INCH ADAMS CO TRAINED SPOTTER
0940 PM SNOW 3 S BOULDER 39.98N 105.25W
12/23/2017 M3.7 INCH BOULDER CO COCORAHS
0915 PM SNOW 5 E BOULDER 40.03N 105.16W
12/23/2017 M4.3 INCH BOULDER CO COCORAHS
0900 PM SNOW 4 ENE NEDERLAND 39.98N 105.44W
12/23/2017 M3.0 INCH BOULDER CO TRAINED SPOTTER
0828 PM SNOW 2 NW STRASBURG 39.76N 104.33W
12/23/2017 M3.0 INCH ADAMS CO TRAINED SPOTTER
0810 PM SNOW ROXBOROUGH PARK 39.44N 105.07W
12/23/2017 M1.8 INCH DOUGLAS CO TRAINED SPOTTER
0800 PM SNOW 2 S FORT COLLINS 40.53N 105.07W
12/23/2017 M2.5 INCH LARIMER CO TRAINED SPOTTER
0800 PM SNOW FORT COLLINS 40.56N 105.07W
12/23/2017 M2.0 INCH LARIMER CO PUBLIC
0755 PM SNOW 2 N LONGMONT 40.20N 105.11W
12/23/2017 M1.3 INCH BOULDER CO TRAINED SPOTTER
0739 PM SNOW LAFAYETTE 39.99N 105.10W
12/23/2017 M2.0 INCH BOULDER CO PUBLIC
0739 PM SNOW 1 N LONGMONT 40.19N 105.11W
12/23/2017 M2.0 INCH BOULDER CO TRAINED SPOTTER
0730 PM SNOW 1 NW LONGMONT 40.19N 105.13W
12/23/2017 M1.0 INCH BOULDER CO NWS EMPLOYEE
0700 PM SNOW FORT COLLINS 40.56N 105.07W
12/23/2017 M1.0 INCH LARIMER CO CO-OP OBSERVER
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
0645 PM SNOW ILIFF 40.76N 103.07W
12/23/2017 M2.0 INCH LOGAN CO TRAINED SPOTTER
0645 PM SNOW 3 SSW BOULDER 39.99N 105.27W
12/23/2017 M2.4 INCH BOULDER CO NWS EMPLOYEE
DAVID SKAGGS RESEARCH CENTER NOAA
0645 PM SNOW ESTES PARK 40.37N 105.52W
12/23/2017 M2.0 INCH LARIMER CO NWS EMPLOYEE
0515 PM SNOW 6 S JULESBURG 40.90N 102.26W
12/23/2017 M2.0 INCH SEDGWICK CO PUBLIC
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KFThe office that day
Everything else NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 4:23 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOU | Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Park and 1 more | 50 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.