Alert archive / Colorado / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 19, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this winter storm warning at Nov 16, 2017, 12:30 AM MST for 6 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Nov 16, 2017, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 28 hr. 1 report 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
- Nov 16, 2017, 12:30 AM MST (07:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 16, 2017, 11:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Nov 18, 2017, 3:10 AM MST
- In force
- 28 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
Counties Chaffee County, CO, Conejos County, CO, Lake County, CO, Mineral County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO, Saguache County, CO
The radar
The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 193 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2:30 AM MST | SNOW 7.7 | 2 Ne Leadville, CO | TOTAL SNOWFALL FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT MIDNIGHT. 0.70 INCHES OF WATER DURING THE PERIOD. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 00:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 218 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
- 3247 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 50 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 258 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
353 WWUS45 KPUB 160730 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1230 AM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 COZ058-060-061-068-161800- /O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0021.171117T0600Z-171118T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0019.171117T0600Z-171118T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 1230 AM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches with local amounts up to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts up to 60 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. $$ COZ059-063-066-161800- /O.NEW.KPUB.WW.Y.0029.171117T0600Z-171118T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 1230 AM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches with local amounts up to 12 inches expected. * WHERE...Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet and La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusts up to 60 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
9 follow-up statements
176 WWUS45 KPUB 161052 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 352 AM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 COZ058-060-061-068-161900- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0019.171117T0600Z-171118T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 352 AM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Reductions to visibility also expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches with local amounts up to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts up to 60 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. $$ COZ059-063-066-161900- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0029.171117T0600Z-171118T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 352 AM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Some reductions to visibility also expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches with local amounts up to 12 inches expected. * WHERE...Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet and La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusts up to 60 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
465 WWUS45 KPUB 161654 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 954 AM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 COZ058-060-061-068-170100- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0019.171117T0600Z-171118T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 954 AM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Visibilities reduced to under a mile at times with slick and snowpacked roads. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range Above 11000 Feet, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting up to 60 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. $$ COZ059-063-066-170100- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0029.171117T0600Z-171118T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 954 AM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Visibilities may drop to less than 1 mile at times with roads becoming slick and snowpacked. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches. * WHERE...Leadville Vicinity and Lake County Below 11000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range and East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet and La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting up to 60 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
480 WWUS45 KPUB 162157 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 257 PM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 COZ058-060-061-068-170600- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0019.171117T0600Z-171118T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 257 PM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions late tonight through Friday with roads becoming slick and snowpacked. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 24 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range Above 11000 Feet, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Saturday with the heaviest falling on Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting up to 60 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Visibilities may drop to under a mile at times especially over the mountain passes. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ COZ059-063-066-170600- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0029.171117T0600Z-171118T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 257 PM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Expect roads to become slick and snowpacked at times with visibilities dropping to less than a mile in blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet including Leadville, Western Mosquito Range and East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet and La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
949 WWUS45 KPUB 170250 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 750 PM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 COZ058-060-061-068-171200- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0019.171117T0600Z-171118T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 750 PM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions late tonight through Friday with roads becoming slick and snowpacked. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 24 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range Above 11000 Feet, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Saturday with the heaviest falling on Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Visibilities may drop to under a mile at times especially over the mountain passes. 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. $$ COZ059-063-066-171200- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0029.171117T0600Z-171118T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 750 PM MST Thu Nov 16 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Expect roads to become slick and snowpacked at times with visibilities dropping to less than a mile in blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet including Leadville, Western Mosquito Range and East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet and La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
203 WWUS45 KPUB 171107 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 407 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017 COZ058-060-061-068-171915- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 407 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Travel will be hazardous due to icy, snow covered roads and poor visibility. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches with local amounts up to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range Above 11000 Feet, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 60 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility. 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. $$ COZ059-063-066-171915- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 407 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Travel will be hazardous due to icy, snow covered roads and poor visibility. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches with local amounts up to a foot expected. * WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet including Leadville, Western Mosquito Range and East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet and La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 60 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
166 WWUS45 KPUB 171707 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1007 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017 COZ058-060-061-068-180115- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 1007 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Travel will be hazardous due to icy, snow covered roads and poor visibility. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 2 feet are expected. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range Above 11000 Feet, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting up to 60 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Localized higher gusts will be possible across the higher peaks and wind prone areas. 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. $$ COZ059-063-066-180115- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 1007 AM MST Fri Nov 17 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet including Leadville, Western Mosquito Range and East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet and La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
638 WWUS45 KPUB 172238 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 338 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017 COZ058-060-061-068-180645- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 338 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions due to icy and snowpacked roads. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range Above 11000 Feet, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 70 mph will cause widespread blowing and drifting snow across the higher peaks. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ COZ059-063-066-180645- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 338 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slick and snowpacked roads along with poor visibilities in blowing snow, particularly over the mountain passes. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet including Leadville, Western Mosquito Range and East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet and La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
184 WWUS45 KPUB 180640 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1140 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017 COZ058-060-061-068-181200- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 1140 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Additional snow accumulations of one to three inches are expected. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 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. $$ COZ059-063-066-181200- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 1140 PM MST Fri Nov 17 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Additional snow accumulations of one to two inches are expected. * WHERE...Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet and La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
080 WWUS45 KPUB 181010 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 310 AM MST Sat Nov 18 2017 COZ058-060-061-068-181115- /O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 310 AM MST Sat Nov 18 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The winter storm has moved out of the area. Spotty snow showers will continue through the early morning hours with local accumulations less than an inch possible. $$ COZ059-063-066-181115- /O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-171118T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 310 AM MST Sat Nov 18 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The winter storm has moved out of the area. Spotty snow showers will continue through the early morning hours with local accumulations less than an inch possible. $$
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 Pueblo, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Nov 15, 10:39 PM MST, 1 hour 51 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 15, 10:39 PM MST, 1 hour 51 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1039 PM MST Wed Nov 15 2017 .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday) Issued at 331 PM MST Wed Nov 15 2017 ...Winds on the increase again with elevated fire danger along portions of the I-25 corridor and valleys... Much cooler temperatures in place today behind yesterday's cold front with readings running much closer to climo across the plains. Temperatures are still running above normal farther west, particularly at KALS. Westerly flow aloft will strengthen overnight as the upper trof moves into the western U.S. Surface lee trof redevelops which should keep min temperatures on the warm side across the lower eastern slopes of the southeast mountains as westerly winds start to kick up again. As the upper trof approaches on Thursday, strong westerly winds will mix down into the lower elevations by afternoon. Strongest gusts are expected to stay confined to the mountain areas. However, gusts to around 25 to 30 mph will spread eastward through gaps into portions of the I-25 corridor counties. Thus locations in the usual windy spots like around Walsenburg, Fort Carson and north of Colorado Springs will start to see breezy winds during the afternoon. Gusts across the higher mountains will increase to around 50 mph by afternoon while gusts to 35 to 40 mph spread into the adjacent valleys. This will start to raise fire weather concerns for these areas, however latest fuels status still indicates fuels are not critical across zone 222 (Fremont county) where conditions are most likely to materialize. Given Huerfano county also saw a nice band of snow with the last snow event, this area is also not likely not critical. So no fire weather highlights anticipated. Dew points will also be gradually increasing through the day, especially western portions of these areas as moisture starts to spread in ahead of the incoming system, so it will be tough to make the 3 hour window for critical fire weather conditions as well. Otherwise, temperatures tomorrow should jump back up into the 70s for the plains, 50s and 60s for the lower mountain and valley locations., and a mix of 30s and 40s for the higher peaks. Looks like record highs for Thursday will be safe though it will be very warm for November standards. Previous Records: ALS 67 in 2016, COS 78 in 2016, PUB 82 in 2016 -KT .LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Wednesday) Issued at 331 PM MST Wed Nov 15 2017 Thursday night through Friday...A strong upper system will cross the Pacific NW Thu night through Friday morning, then will sweep across the Rockies Friday with the trough axis finally exiting eastern CO early sat morning. A very tight pressure gradient will produce strong gusty winds across the higher elevations and adjacent plains, on top of a prolonged period of snow for the mts with a focus on the Continental Divide. Therefore, went ahead and issued a winter storm watch for snow and blowing snow for portions of the Continental Divide from 06z Fri through 12z Sat, for total snow amounts of up to 18 inches possible by early Sat morning. In addition, though wind speeds will be strong along the I-25 corridor and eastern plains Fri morning and afternoon prior to the trough axis swinging across, the highest wind speeds at this time are expected across Huerfano and Las Animas Counties, near the CO/NM state line. Went ahead and issued a high wind watch for those areas Fri morning and aftn for wind gusts of around 60 mph. Saturday through Monday...The upper trough axis swings across the SE corner of the state Sat morning, with just a few lingering showers over the E mts early Sat morning. Sat looks to be the coldest day of the extended period, with highs only forecast to reach the 40s to around 50F. Otherwise, dry W-NW flow across the region is expected with temps then climbing into the 50s to around 60F on Sun and Mon. Tuesday and Wednesday...Long range models are at odds with what happens starting Tue across Colorado. solutions vary from an upper closed low sweeping across the desert Sw, to a shortwave crossing the northern Rockies bringing snow to the northern half of Colorado. For now will stick with what the extended procedure provided, which is an isolated chance for some snow across the higher elevations, and seasonable max temps with readings in the 50s to near 60F for both days. Moore && .AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Thursday night) Issued at 1037 PM MST Wed Nov 15 2017 VFR at all terminals the next 24 hrs, with a period of sw winds gusting 20-25 kts Thu afternoon. Over the mts, a few -shsn will reach the Continental Dvd by 06z Thu night, with heavier precip and widespread mountain obscuration developing by 12z Fri morning. && .PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Storm Watch from Thursday evening through late Friday night for COZ058-060-061-068. High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Friday afternoon for COZ087-088-094. && SHORT TERM...KT LONG TERM...MOORE AVIATION...PETERSEN
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 15, 5:27 AM MST, 19 hours 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pueblo CO 527 AM MST Wed Nov 15 2017 COZ058>089-093>099-161230- Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet- Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet- Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet- Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet- Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County- Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County- Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 527 AM MST Wed Nov 15 2017 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east central...south central and southeast Colorado. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Active weather will move through southern Colorado late Thursday through Friday night. A strong Pacific weather system will bring snow, blowing snow and poor visibilities to the Continental Divide from late Thursday night through Friday evening. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts will be possible along the Continental Divide from Monarch Pass northward. South of Monarch Pass, accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts will be possible. Shadowed by the Continental Divide, the eastern mountains will only see local amounts of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting to around 60 mph will cause widespread blowing snow and poor visibilities through the mountain passes. Elsewhere, the main concerns with this system will be high winds and elevated fire danger. Winds will start to increase Thursday and Thursday night but they will really be strong Friday and Friday night. Gusts to around 60 mph will be possible. Although humidities will not be low enough to require fire weather highlights, the combination of strong winds, dry fuels and little to no precipitation with result in high fire danger. Outdoor burning or any other activity that could start a wildfire should be postponed during the Thursday through Friday time frame. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters will not be needed today or tonight. 34/50
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 12:30 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | PUB | Chaffee, Lake, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache | 51 hr |
| Nov 16, 2:51 PM MST | High Wind Warning | PUB | Huerfano, Las Animas | 26 hr |
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