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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

February 16, 201810 counties in Colorado

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this high wind warning at Feb 16, 2018, 9:13 AM MST for 10 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Feb 17, 2018, 12:00 AM MST. It was in force for 34 hr. 22 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
Feb 16, 2018, 9:13 AM MST (16:13 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2018, 12:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 18, 2018, 10:29 AM MST
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

Counties Boulder County, CO, Clear Creek County, CO, Douglas County, CO, Gilpin County, CO, Grand County, CO, Jackson County, CO, Jefferson County, CO, Larimer County, CO, Park County, CO, Summit County, CO

The radar

The Denver radar (KFTG), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:10 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
Feb 17, 12:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 82Berthoud Pass, COAWOS STATION 0CO, BERTHOUD PASS.
Feb 17, 12:59 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 753 E Gold Hill, COMESONET STATION E4338, 3 E GOLD HILL.
Feb 17, 1:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 72Berthoud Pass, COMESONET STATION CABTP, BERTHOUD PASS.
Feb 17, 1:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 702 Sw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION CO109, 2 SW ROCKY FLATS.
Feb 17, 1:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 674 E Buckeye, COMESONET STATION BEYC2, 4 E BUCKEYE.
Feb 17, 2:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Wnw Loveland Pass, COMESONET STATION CALVP, 1 WNW LOVELAND PASS.
Feb 17, 2:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 982 Sse Gold Hill, COMESONET STATION E4131, 2 SSE GOLD HILL.
Feb 17, 3:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 702 Ssw Crescent Village, COMESONET STATION D9321, 2 SSW CRESCENT VILLAGE.
Feb 17, 5:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 Ene Ward, COMESONET STATION C5038, 1 ENE WARD.
Feb 17, 6:40 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Ene Dumont, COMESONET STATION E1312, 2 ENE DUMONT.
Feb 17, 6:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 664 Ssw Boulder, CONCAR MESA LAB.
Feb 17, 6:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 69Aspen Springs, COMESONET STATION F0549, ASPEN SPRINGS.
Feb 17, 6:59 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 69Aspen Springs, COMESONET STATION C5066, ASPEN SPRINGS.
Feb 17, 7:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Ene Ward, COMESONET STATION C5038, 1 ENE WARD.
Feb 17, 9:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Sw Jefferson, COMESONET STATION CO110, 3 SW JEFFERSON.
Feb 17, 9:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 Wnw Loveland Pass, COMESONET STATION CALVP, 1 WNW LOVELAND PASS.
Feb 17, 11:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 68Berthoud Pass, COMESONET STATION CABTP, BERTHOUD PASS.
Feb 18, 5:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 86Berthoud Pass, COAWOS STATION 0CO, BERTHOUD PASS.
Feb 18, 5:37 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 722 Sse Gold Hill, COMESONET STATION E4131, 2 SSE GOLD HILL.
Feb 18, 5:44 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 741 Nw Glen Haven, COMESONET STATION E4490, 1 NW GLEN HAVEN.
Feb 18, 6:21 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 822 Sse Gold Hill, COMESONET STATION E4131, 2 SSE GOLD HILL.
Feb 18, 6:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 E Gold Hill, COMESONET STATION E4338, 3 E GOLD HILL.

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, 4.2 hours before the alert went out and 206 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 12:00Z on 2018-02-16Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2018-02-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 158 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1091 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
158 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
199 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

024 
WWUS75 KBOU 161613
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
913 AM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...Strong winds for the East Slopes of the Front Range Mountains
and Foothills tonight through Sunday mid-morning...

.Two systems will bring strong winds tonight and Saturday night
to the high country down into the foothills. There will be a
slight decrease in speeds Saturday during the day, but winds will
increase again Saturday evening.

COZ033>036-170100-
/O.UPG.KBOU.HW.A.0001.180217T0700Z-180218T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0002.180217T0700Z-180218T1500Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
Winter Park, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, 
and Westcreek
913 AM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 8 AM MST
Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Midnight tonight through mid-morning Sunday. Winds 
  will subside slightly between Saturday mid morning to Saturday 
  late afternoon before increasing again Saturday evening. 

* WINDS...Westerly at 45 to 55 mph sustained with gusts 70 to 85 
  mph.
 
* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous, especially for lightweight
  and high profile vehicles over high mountain passes, Highway 
  285 through Park County and over the Peak To Peak Highway due to
  crosswinds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Loose outdoor items
should be brought inside or secured properly. 

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
338 
WWUS75 KBOU 170451
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
951 PM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...Strong winds for the East Slopes of the Front Range Mountains
and Foothills tonight through Sunday mid-morning...

.Two systems will bring strong winds tonight and Saturday night
to the high country down into the foothills. There will be a
slight decrease in speeds Saturday during the day, but winds will
increase again Saturday evening. Winds have been increasing this
evening with observations in the foothills showing wind gusts in
the 40 to 60 mph. Winds will continue to increase through the
night. 

COZ033>036-171300-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0002.180217T0700Z-180218T1500Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
Winter Park, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, 
and Westcreek
951 PM MST Fri Feb 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...High winds tonight through mid-morning Sunday. Winds 
  will subside slightly between Saturday mid morning to Saturday 
  late afternoon before increasing again Saturday evening. 

* WINDS...Westerly at 45 to 55 mph sustained with gusts 70 to 85 
  mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous, especially for lightweight 
  and high profile vehicles over high mountain passes, Highway 
  285 through Park County and over the Peak To Peak Highway due 
  to crosswinds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Loose outdoor
items should be brought inside or secured properly.

&&

$$
177 
WWUS75 KBOU 171426
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
726 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...Strong Winds for the East Slopes of the Front Range Mountains 
and Foothills Expected Again Tonight...

.Gutsy winds overnight have decreased at most locations this
morning. Gold Hill, just to the northwest of Boulder, recorded a 
98 MPH wind gust overnight, Berthoud Pass recorded 82 MPH, and 
Wondervu had 70 MPH. Other wind reports included winds along 
Highway 93 peaking at 70 MPH and Georgetown with a 68 MPH gust. 
Currently, winds are gusting to 35 to 50 MPH in the foothills. 
Another weather system is expected to bring strong winds back to 
the mountains and foothills tonight.

COZ033>036-172230-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180218T1500Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
Winter Park, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, 
and Westcreek
726 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty winds through this afternoon will increase this 
  evening and continue overnight. 

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH today,
  increasing to West 45 to 60 MPH sustained with gusts 70 to 85 
  MPH after 5 PM MST.
 
* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to strong crosswinds,
  especially for lightweight and high profile vehicles over high
  mountain passes, Highway 285 through Park County and along the 
  Peak To Peak Highway. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Loose outdoor
items should be brought inside or secured properly.

&&

$$
730 
WWUS75 KBOU 171509 CCA
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
809 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...Strong Winds for the East Slopes of the Front Range Mountains 
and Foothills Expected Again Tonight...

.Gusty winds overnight have decreased at most locations this 
morning. Gold Hill, just to the northwest of Boulder, recorded a 
98 MPH wind gust overnight, Berthoud Pass recorded 82 MPH, and 
Wondervu had 70 MPH. Other wind reports included winds along 
Highway 93 peaking at 70 MPH and Georgetown with a 68 MPH gust. 
Currently, winds are gusting to 35 to 50 MPH in the foothills. 
Another weather system is expected to bring strong winds back to 
the mountains and foothills tonight.

COZ033>036-172230-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180218T1500Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
Winter Park, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, 
and Westcreek
809 AM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty winds through this afternoon will increase this 
  evening and continue overnight. 

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH today,
  increasing to West 45 to 60 MPH sustained with gusts 70 to 85 
  MPH after 5 PM MST.
 
* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to strong crosswinds,
  especially for lightweight and high profile vehicles over high
  mountain passes, Highway 285 through Park County and along the 
  Peak To Peak Highway. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Loose outdoor
items should be brought inside or secured properly.

&&

$$
478 
WWUS75 KBOU 172206
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
306 PM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...Strong Winds for the East Slopes of the Front Range Mountains
and Foothills Expected Again Tonight...

.Another weather system is expected to bring strong winds back to
the mountains and foothills tonight.  Strong and sudden crosswinds,
will create hazardous and difficult driving conditions especially
for drivers of high profile vehicles. Strong winds may also cause
areas of blowing snow and reduced visibilities in exposed areas.

COZ033>036-180700-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180218T1500Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
Winter Park, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, 
and Westcreek
306 PM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will increase this evening and continue 
  overnight. 

* WINDS...West 45 to 60 MPH sustained with gusts 75 to 85 MPH.  

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to strong crosswinds, 
  especially for lightweight and high profile vehicles over high 
  mountain passes, Highway 285 through Park County and along the 
  Peak To Peak Highway. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Loose outdoor
items should be brought inside or secured properly.

&&

$$
207 
WWUS75 KBOU 180514
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1014 PM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...Strong Winds for the East Slopes of the Front Range Mountains
and Foothills Expected Again Tonight...

.Winds were beginning to increase again in the higher mountains 
and the Front Range foothills in the late evening, and they will
continue to increase during the night. Strong and sudden 
crosswinds can be expected on north-south roads and on Interstate
70 around Georgetown. This will create hazardous driving 
conditions especially for drivers of high profile vehicles. Strong
winds may also cause areas of blowing snow and reduced 
visibilities in exposed areas.

COZ033>036-181315-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180218T1500Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
Winter Park, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, 
and Westcreek
1014 PM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will increase through the night, then
  diminish Sunday morning.

* WINDS...West 45 to 60 MPH sustained with gusts 75 to 85 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous due to strong crosswinds,
  especially for lightweight and high profile vehicles over high
  mountain passes, Interstate 70 around Georgetown, Highway 285 
  through Park County and along the Peak To Peak Highway. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Loose outdoor
items should be brought inside or secured properly.

&&

$$

Gimmestad
942 
WWUS75 KBOU 181330
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
630 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...Strong Winds for the East Slopes of the Front Range Mountains
and Foothills Expected Again Tonight...

.Strong and highly erratic Chinook winds will buffet portions of
the Front range mountains and foothills this morning. A strong jet
stream passing overhead and a large downslope pressure gradient 
will create the potentially damaging winds in these areas though
late this morning. The strong winds may also cause intermittent 
power outages. 


COZ033>036-181800-
/O.EXT.KBOU.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180218T1800Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
Winter Park, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, 
and Westcreek
630 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* TIMING...Strong and very gusty Chinook winds this morning will
  gradually diminish through the afternoon today. 

* WINDS...Sustained southwest winds of 45 to 60 MPH with gusts to
  around 85 MPH in exposed areas.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions caused by powerful cross
  winds will pose a serious risk for drivers of light weigh and
  high profile vehicle traveling on north-south roadways such as
  the Peak-to-Peak Highway. These strong winds will also produce
  areas of blowing snow in exposed areas up around timberline.  
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Loose outdoor
items should be brought inside or secured properly.

&&

$$
Baker
355 
WWUS75 KBOU 181729
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1029 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

COZ033>036-181830-
/O.CAN.KBOU.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180218T1800Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, 
Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, 
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks,
Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, 
Winter Park, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, 
and Westcreek
1029 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Denver has cancelled the High
Wind Warning. 

Winds across the Front Range Mountains and Foothills were
decreasing this morning, and that trend will continue through the
rest of the afternoon and evening. Peak gusts will still reach 70
mph above timberline, but most peak gusts in the foothills through
the rest of the day will range between 35 and 50 mph. 

Peak wind gusts reported from this last windstorm include...

86 mph Berthoud Pass.
82 mph near Gold Hill just west of Boulder.
74 mph at Glen Haven.
69 mph near Aspen Springs.
68 mph at Georgetown.
67 mph near Loveland Pass.

$$

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.