Alert archive / Colorado / Blizzard Warnings in 2017
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this blizzard warning at Mar 23, 2017, 3:44 PM MDT for El Paso County, Colorado. It took effect at Mar 24, 2017, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 13 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
- Mar 23, 2017, 3:44 PM MDT (21:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 24, 2017, 12:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 24, 2017, 12:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
County El Paso County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 5:45 AM MDT | BLIZZARD | 6 Ssw Calhan, CO | MODERATE SNOW, BLOWING SNOW. PRECIP CHANGED FROM RAIN TO SNOW AROUND 0230 AM. ESTIMATED SNOW 1 INCH, MEASUREMENT AFFECTED BY WIND. ZERO VISIBILITY. SUSTAINED WINDS 34 MPH, PEAK GUST 62 MPH. |
| Mar 24, 6:08 AM MDT | SNOW 5 | 4 Ene Air Force Academy, CO | STILL SNOWING. |
| Mar 24, 7:39 AM MDT | SNOW 2 | 7 Nne Colorado Springs, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 7:39 AM MDT | SNOW 2 | 7 Ssw Black Forest, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 7:39 AM MDT | SNOW 9 | 2 Nne Monument, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 8:00 AM MDT | SNOW 9 | 4 Nne Black Forest, CO | 1.01 PRECIPITATION. |
| Mar 24, 8:11 AM MDT | SNOW 8 | 2 N Black Forest, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 8:49 AM MDT | SNOW 9 | 3 Ese Falcon, CO | EXTENSIVE DRIFTING WITH 2-3 FOOT DRIFTS COMMON . |
| Mar 24, 9:09 AM MDT | SNOW 4 | 5 Nnw Peterson Afb, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 9:10 AM MDT | SNOW 9.6 | 6 Nnw Peyton, CO | 0.57 PRECIPITATION. |
| Mar 24, 9:12 AM MDT | SNOW 9.6 | 3 Ne Black Forest, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 9:13 AM MDT | SNOW 3 | 5 Nne Falcon, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 11:54 AM MDT | SNOW 11 | 2 N Black Forest, CO | 1.10 INCH PRECIPITATION. |
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 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 160 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
- 3043 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 10 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 33 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
129 WWUS45 KPUB 232144 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 344 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 COZ084-240600- /O.UPG.KPUB.BZ.A.0001.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft- INCLUDING Black Forest 344 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to noon MDT Friday. This upgrades and replaces the Blizzard Watch that was in effect. * LOCATION...Northern El Paso County including Monument and Black Forest. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A developing storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains late tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 10 inches with deeper drifts. * WIND...North 35 to 45 gusting to 65 mph resulting in heavy blowing and drifting snow and near zero visibilities. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to heavy, blowing and drifting snow and whiteout countdowns. Snow covered roads and near zero visibilities will make travel difficult to impossible. Strong winds and heavy, blowing snow may result in power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ COZ081-082-240600- /O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0010.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0010.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft-Pikes Peak above 11000 Ft- INCLUDING Woodland Park and Pikes Peak 344 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from midnight tonight to noon MDT Friday. This upgrades and replaces the Winter Storm Watch that was in effect. * LOCATION...Teller County, the Rampart Range and Pikes Peak including Woodland Park, Divide and Cripple Creek. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A developing storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains late tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts. * WIND...North 20 to 30 gusting to 45 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. Heavy snow may result in power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ COZ073-075-240600- /O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0010.170324T0200Z-170324T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.170324T0200Z-170324T1800Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft- INCLUDING Blanca Peak and Spanish Peaks 344 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. This upgrades and replaces the Winter Storm Watch that was in effect. * LOCATION...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 feet. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A developing storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains late tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts. * WIND...North 20 to 30 gusting to 50 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing 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. && $$ COZ080-240600- /O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0010.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft- 344 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from midnight tonight to noon MDT Friday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATION...The Wet Mountains above 10000 feet. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A developing storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains late tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts. * WIND...North 20 to 30 gusting to 45 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ COZ085-240600- /O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft- INCLUDING Colorado Springs and Peterson AFB 344 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from midnight tonight to noon MDT Friday. * LOCATION...Southern El Paso County including Colorado Springs. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A developing storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains late tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 to 6 inches with the highest amounts north and west of the Springs. * WIND...North 20 to 40 gusting to 60 mph overnight resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibilities. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$ COZ072-074-240600- /O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.170324T0200Z-170324T1800Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft- INCLUDING La Veta Pass, Poncha Pass, Cuchara, Stonewall, and Weston 344 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * LOCATION...the lower slopes of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains including La Veta and Cuchara Passes. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A developing storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains late tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches * WIND...Northerly 20 to 40 gusting to 50 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$ COZ079-087-088-094-240600- /O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft- Eastern Las Animas County- INCLUDING Rye, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Branson, and Kim 344 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from midnight tonight to noon MDT Friday. * LOCATION...The lower slopes of the Wet Mountains, Huerfano and Las Animas Counties including the southern I-25 corridor. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A developing storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains late tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches for the mountains and 2 to 4 inches for the lower elevations along the I-25 corridor. * WIND...North 20 to 40 gusting to 60 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$ COZ058-060-066-068-240600- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170324T1500Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Ft- Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Ft- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft- INCLUDING Climax, Bonanza, North Pass, Cumbres Pass, and Wolf Creek Pass 344 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...The eastern San Juan mountains above 10000 feet, the La Garita mountains above 10000 feet, the Sawatch range above 11000 feet and the Mosquito Range above 11000 feet. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A strong storm system will move across the region tonight into Friday. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches. * WIND...Southwest 15 to 30 mph today. Northwest at 20 to 40 gusting to 50 mph overnight. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$
5 follow-up statements
557 WWUS45 KPUB 232238 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 438 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 COZ084-240645- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft- INCLUDING Black Forest 438 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...Northern El Paso County including Monument and Black Forest. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A developing storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains late tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 10 inches with deeper drifts. * WIND...North 35 to 45 gusting to 65 mph resulting in heavy blowing and drifting snow and near zero visibilities. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to heavy, blowing and drifting snow and whiteout countdowns. Snow covered roads and near zero visibilities will make travel difficult to impossible. Strong winds and heavy, blowing snow may result in power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ COZ081-082-240645- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0010.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft-Pikes Peak above 11000 Ft- INCLUDING Woodland Park and Pikes Peak 438 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...Teller County, the Rampart Range and Pikes Peak including Woodland Park, Divide and Cripple Creek. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A developing storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains late tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts. * WIND...North 20 to 30 gusting to 45 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. Heavy snow may result in power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ COZ085-240645- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft- INCLUDING Colorado Springs and Peterson AFB 438 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...Southern El Paso County including Colorado Springs. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A developing storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains late tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 to 6 inches with the highest amounts north and west of the Springs. * WIND...North 20 to 40 gusting to 60 mph overnight resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibilities. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$ COZ072>075-240645- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.170324T0200Z-170324T1800Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft- INCLUDING La Veta Pass, Poncha Pass, Blanca Peak, Cuchara, Stonewall, Weston, and Spanish Peaks 438 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A developing storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains late tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts. * WIND...North 20 to 30 gusting to 50 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ COZ079-080-087-088-094-240645- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft- Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft- Eastern Las Animas County- INCLUDING Rye, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Branson, and Kim 438 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...The Wet Mountains, Huerfano and Las Animas Counties including the southern I-25 corridor. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A developing storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains late tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches for the mountains and 2 to 4 inches for the lower elevations along the I-25 corridor. * WIND...North 20 to 40 gusting to 60 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$ COZ058-060-066-068-240645- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170324T1500Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Ft- Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Ft- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft- INCLUDING Climax, Bonanza, North Pass, Cumbres Pass, and Wolf Creek Pass 438 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...The eastern San Juan mountains above 10000 feet, the La Garita mountains above 10000 feet, the Sawatch range above 11000 feet and the Mosquito Range above 11000 feet. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A strong storm system will move across the region tonight into Friday. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches. * WIND...Southwest 15 to 30 mph today. Northwest at 20 to 40 gusting to 50 mph overnight. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$
608 WWUS45 KPUB 240453 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1053 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 COZ084-241300- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft- INCLUDING Black Forest 1053 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...Northern El Paso County including Monument and Black Forest. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 10 inches with deeper drifts. * WIND...North 35 to 45 gusting to 65 mph resulting in heavy blowing and drifting snow and near zero visibilities. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to heavy, blowing and drifting snow and whiteout countdowns. Snow covered roads and near zero visibilities will make travel difficult to impossible. Strong winds and heavy, blowing snow may result in power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ COZ081-082-241300- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0010.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft-Pikes Peak above 11000 Ft- INCLUDING Woodland Park and Pikes Peak 1053 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...Teller County, the Rampart Range and Pikes Peak including Woodland Park, Divide and Cripple Creek. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts. * WIND...North 20 to 30 gusting to 45 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. Heavy snow may result in power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ COZ085-241300- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft- INCLUDING Colorado Springs and Peterson AFB 1053 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...Southern El Paso County including Colorado Springs. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 to 6 inches with the highest amounts northern and western portions of Colorado Springs. * WIND...North 20 to 40 gusting to 60 mph resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibilities. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$ COZ079-080-087-088-094-241300- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.170324T0600Z-170324T1800Z/ Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft- Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft- Eastern Las Animas County- INCLUDING Rye, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Branson, and Kim 1053 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...The Wet Mountains, Huerfano and Las Animas Counties including the southern I-25 corridor. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches for the mountains and 2 to 4 inches for the lower elevations along the I-25 corridor. * WIND...North 20 to 40 gusting to 60 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$ COZ072>075-241300- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170324T1800Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft- INCLUDING La Veta Pass, Poncha Pass, Blanca Peak, Cuchara, Stonewall, Weston, and Spanish Peaks 1053 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A storm system will rapidly intensify on the eastern Colorado plains tonight into Friday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts. * WIND...North 20 to 30 gusting to 50 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing 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. && $$ COZ058-060-066-068-241300- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170324T1500Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Ft- Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Ft- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft- INCLUDING Climax, Bonanza, North Pass, Cumbres Pass, and Wolf Creek Pass 1053 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...The eastern San Juan mountains above 10000 feet, the La Garita mountains above 10000 feet, the Sawatch range above 11000 feet and the Mosquito Range above 11000 feet. * CAUSE AND TIMING...A strong storm system will move across the region tonight into Friday. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches. * WIND...Southwest 15 to 30 mph today. Northwest at 20 to 40 gusting to 50 mph overnight. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$
482 WWUS45 KPUB 241005 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 405 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 COZ084-241800- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170324T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft- INCLUDING Black Forest 405 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * LOCATION...Northern El Paso County including Monument and Black Forest. * CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense storm over southeast Colorado this morning will move slowly into Kansas this afternoon. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 10 inches with deeper drifts. * WIND...North 35 to 45 gusting to 65 mph resulting in heavy blowing and drifting snow and near zero visibilities. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to heavy, blowing and drifting snow and whiteout countdowns. Snow covered roads and near zero visibilities will make travel difficult to impossible. Strong winds and heavy, blowing snow may result in power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ COZ081-082-241800- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170324T1800Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft-Pikes Peak above 11000 Ft- INCLUDING Woodland Park and Pikes Peak 405 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * LOCATION...Teller County, the Rampart Range and Pikes Peak including Woodland Park, Divide and Cripple Creek. * CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense storm over southeast Colorado this morning will move slowly into Kansas this afternoon. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts. * WIND...North 20 to 30 gusting to 45 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. Heavy snow may result in power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ COZ085-241800- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170324T1800Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft- INCLUDING Colorado Springs and Peterson AFB 405 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * LOCATION...Southern El Paso County including Colorado Springs. * CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense storm over southeast Colorado this morning will move slowly into Kansas this afternoon. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 to 6 inches with the highest amounts northern and western portions of Colorado Springs. * WIND...North 20 to 40 gusting to 60 mph resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibilities. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$ COZ072>075-079-080-087-088-094-241800- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170324T1800Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft- Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft- Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft- Eastern Las Animas County- INCLUDING La Veta Pass, Poncha Pass, Blanca Peak, Cuchara, Stonewall, Weston, Spanish Peaks, Rye, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Branson, and Kim 405 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * LOCATION...The Wet Mountains, Huerfano and Las Animas Counties including the southern I-25 corridor. * CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense storm over southeast Colorado this morning will move slowly into Kansas this afternoon. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches for the mountains and 2 to 4 inches for the lower elevations along the I-25 corridor. * WIND...North 20 to 40 gusting to 60 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$ COZ058-060-066-068-241500- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170324T1500Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Ft- Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Ft- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft- INCLUDING Climax, Bonanza, North Pass, Cumbres Pass, and Wolf Creek Pass 405 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * LOCATION...The eastern San Juan mountains above 10000 feet, the La Garita mountains above 10000 feet, the Sawatch range above 11000 feet and the Mosquito Range above 11000 feet. * CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense storm over southeast Colorado this morning will move slowly into Kansas this afternoon. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 to 8 inches. * WIND...Southwest 15 to 30 mph today. Northwest at 20 to 40 gusting to 50 mph overnight. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$ Hodanish
918 WWUS45 KPUB 241558 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 958 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 COZ081-082-241700- /O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170324T1800Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft-Pikes Peak above 11000 Ft- INCLUDING Woodland Park and Pikes Peak 958 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Snow is winding down. $$ COZ085-241700- /O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170324T1800Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft- INCLUDING Colorado Springs and Peterson AFB 958 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Snow is winding down. $$ COZ074-075-087-088-242100- /O.UPG.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170324T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0011.170324T1558Z-170324T2100Z/ Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft- INCLUDING Cuchara, Stonewall, Weston, Spanish Peaks, Walsenburg, and Trinidad 958 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow, which is in effect until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. This replaces and upgrades the Winter Weather Advisory that was in effect. * LOCATION...The southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Huerfano and Las Animas Counties. * CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense storm over southeast Colorado this morning will move slowly into Kansas this afternoon. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...additional accumulations of 3 to 6 inches for the mountains and 2 to 4 inches for the lower elevations along the I-25 corridor. * WIND...North 20 to 40 gusting to 60 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ COZ084-241800- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170324T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft- INCLUDING Black Forest 958 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * LOCATION...Northern El Paso County including Monument and Black Forest. * CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense storm over southeast Colorado this morning will move slowly into Kansas this afternoon. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...total accumulations of 8 to 10 inches with deeper drifts. * WIND...North 35 to 45 gusting to 65 mph resulting in heavy blowing and drifting snow and near zero visibilities. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to heavy, blowing and drifting snow and whiteout countdowns. Snow covered roads and near zero visibilities will make travel difficult to impossible. Strong winds and heavy, blowing snow may result in power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ COZ072-073-079-080-094-241800- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170324T1800Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft- Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft- Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft-Eastern Las Animas County- INCLUDING La Veta Pass, Poncha Pass, Blanca Peak, Rye, Branson, and Kim 958 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * LOCATION...The northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains, the Wet Mountains and eastern Las Animas County. * CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense storm over southeast Colorado this morning will move slowly into Kansas this afternoon. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...total accumulations of 4 to 8 inches for the mountains and 2 to 4 inches for the lower elevations along the I-25 corridor. * WIND...North 20 to 40 gusting to 60 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$
740 WWUS45 KPUB 241826 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1226 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 COZ084-241930- /O.EXP.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170324T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft- INCLUDING Black Forest 1226 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Snowfall rates and visibilities have improved. While true blizzard conditions are no longer occurring, periods of snow and blowing snow with additional light accumulations will be possible through the early afternoon hours. $$ COZ072-073-079-080-094-241930- /O.EXP.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170324T1800Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft- Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft- Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft-Eastern Las Animas County- INCLUDING La Veta Pass, Poncha Pass, Blanca Peak, Rye, Branson, and Kim 1226 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Snowfall has decreased. Additional light snow showers will be possible through the afternoon. $$ COZ074-075-087-088-242100- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170324T2100Z/ Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft- INCLUDING Cuchara, Stonewall, Weston, Spanish Peaks, Walsenburg, and Trinidad 1226 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...The southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Huerfano and Las Animas Counties. * CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense storm over southeast Colorado will move slowly into Kansas this afternoon. * SNOW ACCUMULATION...additional accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts over the mountains. * WIND...North 20 to 40 gusting to 50 mph. * IMPACT...Conditions will be hazardous due to periods of heavy, blowing snow and poor visibilities. Slushy or snow covered roads and poor visibilities will make travel difficult. 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 4:07 AM MDT | Blizzard Watch | PUB | El Paso | 12 hr |
| Mar 23, 4:07 AM MDT | Winter Weather Advisory | PUB | Alamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, El Paso and 8 more | 32 hr |
| Mar 23, 3:44 PM MDT | Winter Storm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Teller | 18 hr |
| Mar 23, 3:47 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | PUB | Baca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 4 more | 25 hr |
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Blizzard Warnings in Colorado, 2017Every blizzard warning in 2017
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.