Alert archive / Colorado / Blizzard Warnings in 2018

Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

January 21, 20186 counties in Colorado

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this blizzard warning at Jan 21, 2018, 4:15 AM MST for 6 counties in Colorado. It was in force for 20 hr. 4 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
Jan 21, 2018, 4:15 AM MST (11:15 UTC)
Expired
Jan 22, 2018, 12:00 AM MST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

Counties Elbert County, CO, Lincoln County, CO, Logan County, CO, Phillips County, CO, Sedgwick County, CO, Washington County, CO

The radar

The Denver radar (KFTG), 126 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 21, 9:29 AM MSTSNOW 1.5Nnw Iliff, CO
Jan 21, 1:50 PM MSTSNOW 5N Fleming, CO
Jan 21, 8:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 7.54 Nw Elizabeth, CO
Jan 21, 9:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 8Sw Holyoke, CO

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

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 00:00Z, 11.3 hours before the alert went out and 25 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2018-01-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2018-01-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 217 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1253 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
83 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
217 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
358 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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952 
WWUS45 KBOU 211115
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
415 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...Winter Storm Bringing Snow and Gusty Winds to Northeast and
North Central Colorado Tonight into Sunday Night...

.A Four Corners low will track across Colorado today bringing
snow, heavy at times, to the mountains and plains of north
central and northeast Colorado. Snow will continue to spread east
across eastern Colorado this morning. Parts of eastern Colorado 
may see freezing drizzle through mid morning.

As the storm intensifies late this morning and afternoon, 
northerly winds will increase to 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph
across the eastern plains. The gusty winds will produce blowing 
snow which will reduce visibilities to near zero at times. 
Snowfall is expected to decrease from west to east late this 
afternoon and evening.

COZ046-048>051-212100-
/O.UPG.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.BZ.W.0001.180121T1115Z-180122T0700Z/
Limon-Sterling-Akron-Julesburg-Holyoke-
Including the cities of Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Crook, 
Merino, Sterling, Peetz, Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, 
Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
415 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions will develop late this morning and 
  early afternoon. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Limon, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg and Holyoke.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. 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. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

COZ047-212100-
/O.UPG.KBOU.WW.Y.0005.180121T1500Z-180122T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.BZ.W.0001.180121T1115Z-180122T0700Z/
Southern Lincoln County-
Including the cities of Forder, Karval, Kutch, and Punkin Center
415 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions will develop late this morning and 
  early afternoon. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Southern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. 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. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

COZ031-033>036-211900-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T1900Z/
Rabbit Ears Pass-
Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range-
The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
Indian Peaks-The Northern Front Range Foothills-
The Southern Front Range Foothills-
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, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
Winter Park, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, 
and Westcreek
415 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park and the 
  Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the 
  Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks, The Northern Front Range 
  Foothills and The Southern Front Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

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.

$$

COZ038-043-212100-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T2100Z/
Fort Collins-Greeley-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, 
Eaton, Fort Lupton, Greeley, and Roggen
415 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Fort Collins and Greeley.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

COZ039>042-044-045-212100-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver-Denver-Castle Rock-
Briggsdale-Fort Morgan-Byers-
Including the cities of Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, 
Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, 
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker,
Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, Larkspur, Briggsdale, Grover,
Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, Stoneham, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, 
Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, and Leader
415 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with
  localized amounts up to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Colorado.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

COZ030-032-211900-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180121T1900Z/
North Park-Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Gould, North Park, Rand, Spicer, Walden, 
Dillon, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, 
and Kremmling
415 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...North Park and Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

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.

$$
5 follow-up statements
738 
WWUS45 KBOU 211623
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
923 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

.Upper low over far South Central Colorado this morning will move
east through this afternoon, and will continue to bring snow, 
heavy at times to the plains of northeast Colorado. Latest radar 
imagery indicating the storm is intensifying and snowfall will 
continue increase through late morning for locations mainly along 
and east of a line from Denver to Fort Morgan and points East and 
south across the Palmer Divide. Snowfall rates will be 1 to 2
inches in an hour can be expected in the heaviest snow. Snowfall amounts so far 
have been in the 2 to 4 inch range with upwards of 7 inches in the
Front Range foothills.

As the storm intensifies late this morning and afternoon, northerly winds will 
increase to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph across the eastern 
plains. The gusty winds will produce blowing snow which will 
reduce visibilities to near zero at times. Snowfall is expected to
decrease from west to east late this afternoon and evening.


COZ046>051-220030-
/O.CON.KBOU.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0700Z/
Limon-Southern Lincoln County-Sterling-Akron-Julesburg-Holyoke-
Including the cities of Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Forder, 
Karval, Kutch, Punkin Center, Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, 
Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, 
Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
923 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions will develop late this morning and 
  early afternoon. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. 
  snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Limon, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg and Holyoke.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. 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. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

COZ031-033>036-211900-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T1900Z/
Rabbit Ears Pass-
Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range-
The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
Indian Peaks-The Northern Front Range Foothills-
The Southern Front Range Foothills-
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, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
Winter Park, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, 
and Westcreek
923 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

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

* WHAT...snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches 
  are expected, heaviest snow on east facing slopes.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park and the 
  Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the 
  Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks, The Northern Front Range 
  Foothills and The Southern Front Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

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.

$$

COZ038-043-212100-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T2100Z/
Fort Collins-Greeley-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, 
Eaton, Fort Lupton, Greeley, and Roggen
923 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Light to moderate snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Fort Collins and Greeley.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

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.

$$

COZ039>042-044-045-220000-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver-Denver-Castle Rock-
Briggsdale-Fort Morgan-Byers-
Including the cities of Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, 
Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, 
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker,
Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, Larkspur, Briggsdale, Grover,
Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, Stoneham, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, 
Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, and Leader
923 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, 
  with localized amounts up to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Colorado.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

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.

$$

COZ030-032-211900-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180121T1900Z/
North Park-Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Gould, North Park, Rand, Spicer, Walden, 
Dillon, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, 
and Kremmling
923 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...North Park and Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

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.

$$
489 
WWUS45 KBOU 211902
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1202 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

.Upper low over far southeastern Colorado will move east through 
this afternoon, and will continue to bring snow, heavy at times to
the plains of northeast Colorado. Snowfall will continue to increase
across the eastern plains. Snowfall rates will be 1 to 2 inches 
in an hour can be expected in the heaviest snow. 

Northerly winds are increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 
mph across the eastern plains. The gusty winds will produce 
blowing snow which will reduce visibilities to near zero at times.
Snowfall is expected to decrease from west to east late this 
afternoon and evening.

COZ030-032-212015-
/O.EXP.KBOU.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180121T1900Z/
North Park-Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Gould, North Park, Rand, Spicer, Walden, 
Dillon, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, 
and Kremmling
1202 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MST TODAY...

Light snow will continue through the afternoon, with an additional
1 to 2 inches expected through early evening.

$$

COZ031-033>036-212200-
/O.EXT.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T2200Z/
Rabbit Ears Pass-
Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range-
The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
Indian Peaks-The Northern Front Range Foothills-
The Southern Front Range Foothills-
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, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
Winter Park, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, 
and Westcreek
1202 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow occurring, but will be decrease through the
  afternoon. Snow will linger the longest over the mountains of
  Summit County and around I-70. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are
  expected, heaviest snow on east facing slopes and mountains 
  along I70.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park and the 
  Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the 
  Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks, The Northern Front Range 
  Foothills and The Southern Front Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

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.

$$

COZ046>051-220315-
/O.CON.KBOU.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0700Z/
Limon-Southern Lincoln County-Sterling-Akron-Julesburg-Holyoke-
Including the cities of Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Forder, 
Karval, Kutch, Punkin Center, Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, 
Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, 
Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
1202 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions will develop late this morning and 
  early afternoon. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. 
  snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Limon, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg and Holyoke.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. 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. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

COZ038-043-212100-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T2100Z/
Fort Collins-Greeley-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, 
Eaton, Fort Lupton, Greeley, and Roggen
1202 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Light to moderate snow occurring. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Fort Collins and Greeley.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

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.

$$

COZ039>042-044-045-220000-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver-Denver-Castle Rock-
Briggsdale-Fort Morgan-Byers-
Including the cities of Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, 
Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, 
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker,
Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, Larkspur, Briggsdale, Grover,
Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, Stoneham, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, 
Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, and Leader
1202 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Colorado.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

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.

$$
129 
WWUS45 KBOU 212155
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
255 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

COZ031-033>036-212300-
/O.EXP.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T2200Z/
Rabbit Ears Pass-
Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range-
The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
Indian Peaks-The Northern Front Range Foothills-
The Southern Front Range Foothills-
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, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
Winter Park, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, 
and Westcreek
255 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Light snow will continue through the evening and overnight, with an
additional 1 to 4 inches expected. Gusty northwest winds will
continue to create reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow
over the passes.

$$

COZ046>051-220600-
/O.CON.KBOU.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0700Z/
Limon-Southern Lincoln County-Sterling-Akron-Julesburg-Holyoke-
Including the cities of Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Forder, 
Karval, Kutch, Punkin Center, Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, 
Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, 
Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
255 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  dangerous to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches
  are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. 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. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

COZ039>042-044-045-220000-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver-Denver-Castle Rock-
Briggsdale-Fort Morgan-Byers-
Including the cities of Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, 
Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, 
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker,
Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, Larkspur, Briggsdale, Grover,
Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, Stoneham, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, 
Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, and Leader
255 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on
  difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1
  to 4 inches are expected, highest amounts south and east of
  Denver.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Colorado.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

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.

$$
951 
WWUS45 KBOU 220007
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
507 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

COZ039>042-044-045-220115-
/O.EXP.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver-Denver-Castle Rock-
Briggsdale-Fort Morgan-Byers-
Including the cities of Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, 
Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, 
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker,
Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, Larkspur, Briggsdale, Grover,
Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, Stoneham, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, 
Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, and Leader
507 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Areas of light snow will continue off and on over the Front Range
Urban Corridor and adjacent plains this evening. Additional 
accumulations will be under one more inch. 

$$

COZ046>051-220700-
/O.CON.KBOU.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0700Z/
Limon-Southern Lincoln County-Sterling-Akron-Julesburg-Holyoke-
Including the cities of Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Forder, 
Karval, Kutch, Punkin Center, Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, 
Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, 
Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
507 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  dangerous to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 
  6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. 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. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
404 
WWUS45 KBOU 220659
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1159 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

COZ046-047-049>051-221200-
/O.EXP.KBOU.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.WW.Y.0006.180122T0700Z-180122T1200Z/
Limon-Southern Lincoln County-Akron-Julesburg-Holyoke-
Including the cities of Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Forder, 
Karval, Kutch, Punkin Center, Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, 
Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
1159 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Akron, Julesburg and 
  Holyoke.

* WHEN...until 5 AM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some roads across far
  northeast Colorado, including I-70, are closed. Conditions will
  slowly improve through sunrise. 

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.

$$

COZ048-220800-
/O.EXP.KBOU.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0700Z/
Sterling-
Including the cities of Crook, Merino, Sterling, and Peetz
1159 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

Snow has ended and conditions have improved across Logan county,
therefore the Blizzard Warning will be allowed to expire. Gusty 
north winds may produce blowing snow through the morning hours. 

$$

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Blizzard Warnings in Colorado, 2018Every blizzard warning in 2018

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.