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Winter Storm Warning 11, NWS Pueblo, CO

November 22, 2018Chaffee County, Lake County, Saguache County, Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this winter storm warning at Nov 22, 2018, 2:29 PM MST for Chaffee County, Lake County, Saguache County, Colorado. It took effect at Nov 23, 2018, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 32 hr. 2 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
Nov 22, 2018, 2:29 PM MST (21:29 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 23, 2018, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Nov 25, 2018, 4:09 AM MST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Chaffee County, CO, Lake County, CO, Saguache County, CO

The radar

The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 173 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:29 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
Nov 23, 11:59 PM MSTSNOW 2.82 Ne Leadville, COCALENDAR DAY SNOWFALL.
Nov 24, 11:59 PM MSTSNOW 3.82 Ne Leadville, COCALENDAR DAY SNOWFALL. THREE DAY ACCUMULATED PRECIPITATION 11/22-24/18 0.79 INCH.

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 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 199 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, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2018-11-22Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2018-11-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 136 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
2632 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
136 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
186 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

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966 
WWUS45 KPUB 222129
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
229 PM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

COZ058-060-230530-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0012.181124T0600Z-181125T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0011.181124T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181123T2100Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
229 PM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST
FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Heavy snow expected, especially on Saturday. Snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches by Friday afternoon accompanied
  by winds gusting up to 60 mph. Another round of heavy snow 
  expected Friday night and Saturday. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 13 inches expected. Winds gusting as high 
  as 70 mph. 

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County Above 11000
  Feet and Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 PM MST 
  Friday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 8 PM Friday to 5 AM
  MST Sunday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible especially late Friday night and Saturday. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and roads
  will become slick, snowpacked, and icy. The cold wind chills as
  low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

COZ059-061-230530-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.181124T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
229 PM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph especially near the
  mountains.

* WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet and Western Chaffee County
  Between 9000 and 11000 Feet...including Leadville.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and roads may
  become slick, snowpacked and icy, particularly on Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
611 
WWUS45 KPUB 230306
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
806 PM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

COZ058-060-231230-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.181124T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181123T2100Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
806 PM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST
FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO
5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Heavy snow expected, especially on Saturday. Snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches by Friday afternoon accompanied 
  by winds gusting up to 60 mph. Another round of heavy snow 
  expected Friday night and Saturday. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 13 inches expected. Winds gusting as 
  high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County Above 
  11000 Feet and Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 PM MST Friday. 
  For the Winter Storm Warning, from 8 PM Friday to 5 AM MST 
  Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible especially late Friday night and Saturday. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility 
  and roads will become slick, snowpacked, and icy. The cold 
  wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

COZ059-061-231230-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.181124T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
806 PM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO
5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph especially 
  near the mountains.

* WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet and Western Chaffee 
  County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet...including Leadville.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and roads 
  may become slick, snowpacked and icy, particularly on Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$
888 
WWUS45 KPUB 231054
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
354 AM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

COZ058-060-231900-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.181124T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181123T2100Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
354 AM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Heavy snow expected, especially on Saturday. Snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches by this afternoon accompanied by
  winds gusting up to 60 mph. Another round of heavy snow expected
  tonight and Saturday. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 13 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County Above 
  11000 Feet and Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 PM MST today.
  For the Winter Storm Warning, from 8 PM tonight to 5 AM MST 
  Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible especially late Friday night and Saturday. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility 
  and roads will become slick, snowpacked, and icy. The cold 
  wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

COZ059-061-231900-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.181124T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
354 AM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph especially 
  near the mountains.

* WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet and Western Chaffee 
  County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet...including Leadville.

* WHEN...From 8 PM today to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and roads 
  may become slick, snowpacked and icy, particularly on Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$
433 
WWUS45 KPUB 231713
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1013 AM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

COZ058-060-240115-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.181124T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181123T2100Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
1013 AM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Heavy snow expected, especially on Saturday. Snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches by this afternoon accompanied by
  winds gusting up to 60 mph. Another round of heavy snow expected
  tonight and Saturday. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 14 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County Above 
  11000 Feet and Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 PM MST today. 
  For the Winter Storm Warning, from 8 PM tonight to 5 AM MST 
  Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible especially late Friday night and Saturday. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility 
  and roads will become slick, snowpacked, and icy. The cold 
  wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

COZ059-061-240115-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.181124T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
1013 AM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph especially 
  near the mountains.

* WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet and Western Chaffee 
  County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet...including Leadville.

* WHEN...From 8 PM today to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and roads 
  may become slick, snowpacked and icy, particularly on Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$
510 
WWUS45 KPUB 232038
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
138 PM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

COZ058-060-240445-
/O.EXP.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181123T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.181124T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
138 PM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Another round of heavy snow expected. Additional snow
  accumulations of 6 to 14 inches expected. Winds gusting as high
  as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County Above 
  11000 Feet and Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility and roads will become slick, snowpacked, and icy. The
  cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

COZ059-061-240445-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.181124T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
138 PM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet and Western Chaffee 
  County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet...including Leadville.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions will deteriorate late
  tonight into Saturday. Patchy blowing snow could significantly 
  reduce visibility and roads may become slick, snowpacked and 
  icy, particularly on Saturday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$
108 
WWUS45 KPUB 232150
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
250 PM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

COZ058-060-240600-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.181124T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
250 PM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 15
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County Above 11000
  Feet and Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and roads
  will become slick, snowpacked and icy. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

COZ059-061-240600-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.181124T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
250 PM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 10 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet and Western Chaffee County
  Between 9000 and 11000 Feet....including Leadville.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions will deteriorate late
  tonight through Saturday. Patchy blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility and roads are expected to become
  slick, snowpacked and icy. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$
388 
WWUS45 KPUB 240403
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
903 PM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

COZ058-060-241215-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
903 PM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total accumulations of 6 to 15
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range, East Lake County Above 11000
  Feet,and the Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, 
  and roads will become slick, snowpacked and icy. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

COZ059-061-241215-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
903 PM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 10 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County
  Between 9000 and 11000 Feet...including Leadville.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions will deteriorate late 
  tonight through Saturday. Patchy blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility and roads are expected to 
  become slick, snowpacked and icy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

&&

$$
413 
WWUS45 KPUB 241138
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
438 AM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

COZ058-060-241945-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
438 AM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 14 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range, East Lake County Above 11000 
  Feet, and Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold 
  wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

COZ059-061-241945-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
438 AM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range, East Lake County Above 11000
  Feet,and the Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds
  could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$
605 
WWUS45 KPUB 241400
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
700 AM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

COZ058-060-242200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
700 AM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 14 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range, East Lake County Above 11000 
  Feet, and Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold 
  wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

COZ059-061-242200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
700 AM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range, East Lake County Above 11000 
  Feet,and the Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

Hodanish
108 
WWUS45 KPUB 242135
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
235 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

COZ058-060-250545-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
235 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County Above 11000
  Feet and Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions with
  poor visibility in blowing and drifting snow. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

COZ064-066-250545-
/O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181125T0600Z/
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
235 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to three 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 
  Feet and La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slick, snowpacked and icy roads.
  Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

COZ084-250545-
/O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.181125T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
235 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches
  expected. North winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County and Monument Ridge, as well as
  the Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong
  winds could cause extensive tree damage and hazards to high
  profile vehicles traveling on east west oriented roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

COZ059-061-250545-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
235 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet and Western Chaffee County
  Between 9000 and 11000 Feet...including Leadville.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slick, snowpacked and icy road 
  conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$
949 
WWUS45 KPUB 250119
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
619 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

COZ058-060-251200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
619 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County above 11000
  feet and Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions with 
  poor visibility in blowing and drifting snow. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

COZ059-061-251200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
619 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County below 11000 feet and Western Chaffee County
  between 9000 and 11000 feet...including Leadville.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slick, snowpacked and icy road 
  conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

COZ064-066-250600-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181125T0600Z/
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
619 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to three 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Saguache County West of Continental Divide below 10000
  feet and La Garita Mountains above 10000 feet.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slick, snowpacked and icy roads. 
  Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

COZ084-251200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.181125T0300Z-181125T1200Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
619 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 3 inches 
  expected. North winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County and Monument Ridge, as well as
  the Rampart Range below 7500 feet.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage and hazards to 
  high profile vehicles traveling on east west oriented roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$
408 
WWUS45 KPUB 250559
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1059 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

COZ064-066-250700-
/O.EXP.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181125T0600Z/
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1059 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

Snow has decreased over Saguache county west of the Continental
Divide below 10000 feet as well as over the La Garita Mountains 
above 10000 feet, therefore the Winter Weather Advisory will 
expire at 11 PM MST this evening for these locations. 

$$

COZ058-060-251200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
1059 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
  Winds gusting around 60 mph at times.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County above 
  11000 feet and Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions with 
  poor visibility in blowing and drifting snow. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

&&

$$

COZ059-061-251200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
1059 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
  Winds gusting around 60 mph at times.

* WHERE...Lake County below 11000 feet and Western Chaffee 
  County between 9000 and 11000 feet...including Leadville.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slick, snowpacked and icy road 
  conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

COZ084-251200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
1059 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 3 inches
  anticipated. North winds gusting around 60 mph at times.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County and Monument Ridge, as well as 
  the Rampart Range below 7500 feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage and hazards to 
  high profile vehicles traveling on east west oriented roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$
485 
WWUS45 KPUB 251109
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
409 AM MST Sun Nov 25 2018

COZ058-060-251215-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
409 AM MST Sun Nov 25 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow showers and areas of blowing snow will continue through
the early morning hours. However, the bulk of the heavy snow has
passed. Consequently, the Winter Storm Warning that was in effect
has been cancelled.

$$

COZ059-061-251215-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
409 AM MST Sun Nov 25 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow showers and areas of blowing snow will continue through
the early morning hours. However, the bulk of the heavy snow has
passed. Consequently, the Winter Weather Advisory that was in 
effect has been cancelled.

$$

COZ084-251500-
/O.EXT.KPUB.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181125T1500Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
409 AM MST Sun Nov 25 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 3 inches
  anticipated. North winds gusting around 50 mph at times causing
  areas of blowing snow and poor visibility.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County and Monument Ridge, as well as 
  the Rampart Range below 7500 feet.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong
  winds could create a hazard for high profile vehicles traveling
  on east west oriented roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

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 22, 10:48 AM MST, 3 hours 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 22, 10:48 AM MST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1048 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 400 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...Snow Increasing across the Continental Divide This Afternoon...

Currently...

Water vapor imagery and upper air analysis reveals an upper level
ridge shifting east out of the Rockies as a progressive trough
advances east behind it into the Great Basin. GOES-16 Derived Motion
Winds highlight a 150+ knot WSW to ENE oriented 250 mb jet pushing
east across southern California and northern Arizona into far
southwest Colorado. Mid to upper level clouds in association with
the trough have spread across western Colorado and into the western
half of the CWA. At the surface, winds are generally light to breezy
across most of the plains. Winds are increasing across the higher
terrain, gusting as high as 30 knots through mountain passes.
Temperatures are in the 20s across the plains and single digits to
low 30s in the high valleys.

Today and Tonight...

The aforementioned trough is forecast to continue east across the
Rockies today, with the trough axis being centered over central
Colorado by midnight and clearing eastern Colorado by around 6 AM
Friday. Upper level forcing associated with the trough and left jet
exit region along with favorable orographic lift will force the
development of snow across the Continental Divide starting early
this afternoon and lasting through the evening, with the heaviest
snow falling during the evening hours. Through the end of tonight, 2-
5 inches can be expected across the Continental Divide. Less
widespread snow will also fall across the eastern mountains during
the evening, with only an inch or two expected. Snow will end across
the southwest and eastern mountains during the early morning hours
on Friday, but continue across the central mountains during the day
Friday (see discussion below). The trough will also bring strong
winds to the higher terrain, with wind gusts as high as 55 mph
possible, especially in the vicinity of the Sawatch Range. The
strong winds will cause blowing snow and reduced visibility. Given
the expected accumulating snow today into Friday along with strong
winds, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the central
mountains from 2 PM today through 2 PM Friday.

Considering the fast motion of the system and potent westerly
downslope flow, no precip is expected across the plains. The upper
level system will deepen a surface low over east-central Colorado
during the day Thursday, which will progress east during the night.
As the low deepens, winds will strengthen over the far southeast
plains today, gusting as high as 30 mph. Winds across the rest of
the plains will generally remain below 15 mph today. As the low
moves east, northwest winds will increase across all of the plains
to 15-20 mph tonight.

Temperatures today will remain above average, with highs in the low
60s forecast across the plains and Colorado Springs, and 40s to low
50s in the high valleys. Temperatures tonight will drop into the low
to mid 30s across the plains and mid teens to 20s in the high
valleys.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Wednesday)
Issued at 400 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...Windy Everywhere with Blowing Snow in the Central Mountains...

The first part of this long term period will be quite active. A
modest trough will be moving through at the very beginning of the
period and snow will be ongoing across the central mtns. A more
substantial system will move through Saturday into early Sunday
morning and this system will bring heavy wind driven snow to
mainly the central mountain region. It will bring very windy
conditions to all of the area Saturday into Sunday morning. Next
week should be mainly dry with temps around seasonable values.

At the beginning of this period, Friday, a trough will be moving
over the region and some modest snow will be ongoing over the
central mountains early in the day. This system will move east away
from the area by later Friday, and snow will decrease over the
central mountain region, but will likely not end, as a second
stronger system will be on it heels. It will be breezy plains/windy
mountains over the region Friday, although it will be relatively
mild as max temps will be in the 50s to mostly 60s across the lower
elevations and 40s in the valleys.

By late Friday and into Saturday, a more substantial system will be
moving across the region, with the main trough axis coming across
early Saturday evening. This system will bring strong winds to all
the region, with heavy wind driven snow across the central
mountains. The snow over the central mountains will likely last into
early Sunday morning. 8-12" of additional snow will be likely.
Travel across the passes north of Leadville will be difficult
Saturday into Saturday night.

Over the plains Saturday, it will be mild with highs in the 50s to
mostly 60s. Light winds early in the day will pick up from the west
as the day progresses. As the Pacific trough moves across the region
late in the afternoon/evening, a strong cold front will blast across
the region and strong NW winds will develop, with winds gusty to 30
to 45 mph by late in the day and into the evening. As for precip
over the lower elevations, it does not look promising. At this time
it looks like some showers will be possible with the front, mainly
across the Palmer Divide and far eastern plains.

By Sunday morning, snow should end across the central mountains
and winds will be decreasing west-to-east across the plains as
the day progresses. It will be quite cool all areas Sunday with
30s and 40s plains and 30s valleys. With the cold air overhead,
mountains will be in the tens and 20s.

For next week, flow aloft will transition from northwest early in
the week to west by mid week. Another broad quick moving trough
will move across the region by Wednesday and this will bring a
chance of snow again to the central mountains. Temps will be
warming up to the 50s across the plains Tues and Wed. \/Hodanish

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday afternoon)
Issued at 1044 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

VFR conditions expected at COS, PUB and ALS over the next 24
hours, with cigs generally aoa 12000 feet. However, mts along
the ContDvd will become obscurded later this afternoon and
tonight, as broad upper trough lifting out across the Great Basin
will bring snow and blowing snow to the higher terrain along and
west of the dvd.

West to southwest winds 10-15 kts are expected through the
afternoon at all taf sites, with gusty northwest winds of 20-35kts
developing at COS and PUB late tonight and early tomorrow
morning, as the broad upper level trough translates across the
state.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM MST
Friday for COZ058-060.

Winter Storm Watch from Friday evening through late Saturday
night for COZ058-060.

&&

SHORT TERM...LINE
LONG TERM...HODANISH
AVIATION...MW
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 22, 5:09 AM MST, 9 hours 20 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
509 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

COZ058>089-093>099-231215-
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-
509 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snow is expected to spread across the Continental Divide this
afternoon and last through the evening. Snow accumulations of 3 to 8
inches are expected with this storm, with highest amounts in the
central mountains. Snow is also possible across the Sangre De Cristo
Mountains this evening, with a couple of inches expected. The
storm system will also bring strong winds to the high terrain,
with gusts to 55 mph possible in the central mountains.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Snow will be ongoing across the central mountains Friday morning.
The intensity of the snow will decrease as the day progresses
Friday, but will increase once again late Friday evening and
potentially become heavy on Saturday and Saturday night. The snow
will come to an end by early Sunday morning. Over the remainder of
the mountains, snow will be possible on Saturday and Saturday
evening, but the accumulations will be light.

It will be quite windy across the mountains Friday through
Saturday night. Strong winds will also occur on the plains
Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning. Gusts to 40 to 50 mph will
be likely.

Another chance of snow across the Continental Divide region will
occur Tuesday night into Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will be
possible this afternoon through tonight across the Continental
Divide and Sangre De Cristo Mountains.

LINE/Hodanish

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 22, 2:29 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPUBChaffee, El Paso, Lake, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache63 hr

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Winter Storm Warnings in Colorado, 2018Every winter storm 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.