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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

February 12, 201910 counties in Colorado

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this high wind warning at Feb 12, 2019, 11:10 AM MST for 10 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Feb 13, 2019, 12:00 AM MST. It was in force for 24 hr. 31 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 12, 2019, 11:10 AM MST (18:10 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2019, 12:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 14, 2019, 12:00 AM MST
In force
24 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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 13, 4:08 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 654 Ene Nederland, CO
Feb 13, 8:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Nw Loveland Pass, CO
Feb 13, 8:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 751 Nw Berthoud Pass, CO
Feb 13, 8:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 665 S Estes Park, CO
Feb 13, 8:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 792 Nnw Glen Haven, CO
Feb 13, 8:37 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 77Floyd Hill, CO
Feb 13, 8:39 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 691 E Idaho Springs, CO
Feb 13, 8:40 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 711 Ne Aspen Springs, CO
Feb 13, 9:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 821 Nw Berthoud Pass, CO
Feb 13, 9:44 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 792 Nw Gold Hill, CO
Feb 13, 9:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 685 N Bailey, CO
Feb 13, 9:58 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 667 Wnw Antero Reservoir, COMESONET STATION JNSC2, 6 WNW ANTERO RESERVOIR.
Feb 13, 10:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 851 Ne Aspen Springs, COMESONET STATION F0549, ASPEN SPRINGS.
Feb 13, 10:33 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 651 Ene Ward, COMESONET STATION C5038, 1 ENE WARD.
Feb 13, 10:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 701 Ese Berthoud Pass, CO
Feb 13, 10:49 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 654 Ene Nederland, CO
Feb 13, 11:33 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 67Aspen Springs, CO
Feb 13, 11:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 854 Ne Nederland, CO
Feb 13, 12:54 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 782 Nnw Glen Haven, CO
Feb 13, 6:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 783 Sw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION CO109, 2 SW ROCKY FLATS.
Feb 13, 6:45 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 731 Ne Crisman, COMESONET STATION E4338, 3 E GOLD HILL.
Feb 13, 6:59 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 703 Nw Marshall, CONCAR MESA LAB.
Feb 13, 7:10 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 683 Nne White Ranch Open, CO
Feb 13, 7:50 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 902 N Carter Lake, CO
Feb 13, 8:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 732 Ene Marshall, CO
Feb 13, 8:17 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Superior, COMESONET STATION D7772, SUPERIOR.
Feb 13, 8:17 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Superior, CO
Feb 13, 8:46 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 843 Nne Pleasant View, CO
Feb 13, 9:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 E Boulder, COAWOS STATION BDU, 1 E BOULDER.
Feb 13, 9:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 883 Sw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION CO109, 2 SW ROCKY FLATS.
Feb 13, 9:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 883 Sw Rocky Flats, 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 12:00Z, 6.2 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 2019-02-12Temperature 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 2019-02-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 46 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2656 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
70 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
46 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
184 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

956 
WWUS75 KBOU 121810
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1110 AM MST Tue Feb 12 2019

...HIGH WINDS EXPECTED IN THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND HIGHER 
FOOTHILLS LATE TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...

.Westerly winds will increase over the northern Colorado mountains
tonight and continue through Wednesday. The strongest winds are
expected to be at elevations above 7500 feet, especially in areas
along and north of Interstate 70. The most likely time for
damaging winds in Wednesday morning.

COZ033>035-130400-
/O.UPG.KBOU.HW.A.0003.190213T0700Z-190214T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0004.190213T0700Z-190214T0000Z/
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-
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, 
and Red Feather Lakes
1110 AM MST Tue Feb 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 5 PM MST
Wednesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase after midnight and continue through
  much of Wednesday. The strongest winds will likely be Wednesday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Periods of
  blowing and drifting snow with low visibilities can be expected
  in open areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and
high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought
inside or secured properly. Be prepared for power outages.

&&


$$

COZ036-130400-
/O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0004.190213T0700Z-190214T0000Z/
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, 
Georgetown, Idaho Springs, and Westcreek
1110 AM MST Tue Feb 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 5 PM MST
Wednesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. The
  strongest winds will be in the foothills west of Denver.

* TIMING...Winds will increase after midnight and continue through
  much of Wednesday. The strongest winds will likely be Wednesday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and
high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought
inside or secured properly. Be prepared for possible power
outages.

&&

$$

Gimmestad
6 follow-up statements
865 
WWUS75 KBOU 122222
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
322 PM MST Tue Feb 12 2019

...HIGH WINDS EXPECTED IN THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND HIGHER
FOOTHILLS LATE TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...

.Westerly winds will increase over the northern Colorado
mountains tonight and continue through Wednesday. The strongest
winds are expected to be at elevations above 7500 feet,
especially in areas along and north of Interstate 70. The most
likely time for damaging winds in Wednesday morning, when there is
a better chance of the strong winds pushing into the lower
foothills. There is a chance of a few hours of strong winds
on Wednesday in wind prone places near the foothills like 
Boulder, Broomfield, and Golden, Carter Lake, and along the 
Wyoming border south of Cheyenne.

COZ033>036-130700-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0004.190213T0700Z-190214T0000Z/
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
322 PM MST Tue Feb 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase after midnight and continue 
  through much of Wednesday. The strongest winds will likely be 
  Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high
profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or
secured properly. Be prepared for possible power outages.

&&

$$

Gimmestad
364 
WWUS75 KBOU 130333
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
833 PM MST Tue Feb 12 2019

...HIGH WINDS EXPECTED IN THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS 
LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.Westerly winds will increase over the northern Colorado
mountains tonight and continue through Wednesday. Through
Wednesday morning, the strongest winds are expected to remain over
the high mountain passes. The most likely time for damaging winds
will be Wednesday afternoon through the evening hours when there 
is a better chance of the strong winds pushing into the lower 
foothills. There is a chance of a few hours of strong winds 
late Wednesday afternoon and early evening in wind prone places 
near the foothills like Boulder, Broomfield, and Golden, Carter 
Lake, and along the Wyoming border south of Cheyenne.

COZ033>036-131300-
/O.EXT.KBOU.HW.W.0004.190213T0700Z-190214T0700Z/
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
833 PM MST Tue Feb 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT MST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase after midnight over the high
  mountain passes and then increase over the foothills during the
  day. The strongest winds are expected Wednesday afternoon and 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high
profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or
secured properly. Be prepared for possible power outages.

&&

$$
590 
WWUS75 KBOU 131128
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
428 AM MST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WINDS EXPECTED IN THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS
THROUGH TODAY...

.Strong winds aloft over Colorado are going to cause in creasing westerly
winds over the northern Colorado mountains through today. A wind
sensor above Berthoud Pass has been recording wind gusting to 65
MPH since late last night. Increasing winds are expected to spread
to even lower mountain elevations later this morning. The strong
winds will produce areas of blowing and drifting snow over ridges
and other exposed locations. Wind speeds are expected to peak
during the afternoon hours. The strong winds will also push down
over the eastern foothill locations through this afternoon. There
is a chance for a few hours of strong winds late this afternoon 
and early evening in wind prone places near the foothills like 
Boulder, Broomfield, Golden, Carter Lake, and along the Wyoming 
border south of Cheyenne.

COZ033>036-131930-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190214T0700Z/
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
428 AM MST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue over the high mountain passes and
  then spread over the foothills by late this morning or early
  afternoon. The strongest winds are expected this afternoon and 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high
profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or
secured properly. Be prepared for possible power outages.

&&

$$
515 
WWUS75 KBOU 131841
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1141 AM MST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WINDS WILL CONTINUE IN THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND 
FOOTHILLS THROUGH THIS EVENING...

COZ033>036-140245-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190214T0700Z/
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
1141 AM MST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds over the high mountain passes and higher
  foothills will spread to lower foothills this afternoon. The
  strongest winds are expected this afternoon and evening. Winds
  may spill out onto adjacent plans for a couple hours this 
  evening, especially over wind prone places near the foothills 
  like Boulder, Broomfield, Golden, Carter Lake, and along the 
  Wyoming border south of Cheyenne.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high
profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or
secured properly. Be prepared for possible power outages.

&&

$$
679 
WWUS75 KBOU 140033
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
533 PM MST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WINDS WILL CONTINUE IN THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND
FOOTHILLS THROUGH THIS EVENING...

COZ033>036-140700-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190214T0700Z/
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
533 PM MST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected to increase across the lower
  foothills this evening and winds may spill out onto adjacent
  plains over wind prone places near the foothills like Boulder,
  Broomfield, Golden, and Carter Lake. The winds will decrease
  after midnight. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high
profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or
secured properly. Be prepared for possible power outages.

&&

$$
486 
WWUS75 KBOU 140712
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1212 AM MST Thu Feb 14 2019

...Windy Conditions Beginning to Subside...

.Although strong westerly flow aloft continues over Colorado, the
atmospheric conditions that produce the strongest surface winds
have changed, and gusty winds will decrease in strength through
the remainder of tonight. The strongest winds through the evening
hours were in Boulder and northern Jefferson Counties where peak
gusts up to 75 MPH were reported along Highway 93. Wind gusts are
now down below 60 MPH with a further decrease expected over the
next couple hours. Wind gusts of 35 to 50 MPH can still be
expected overnight as snow also begins to increase, especially
west of the Continental Divide. A combination of Winter Storm 
Warnings and Winter WEather Advisories remain in effect along the
Front Range from the Wyoming border down to the high country of
Park County.

COZ033>036-140815-
/O.EXP.KBOU.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190214T0700Z/
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
1212 AM MST Thu Feb 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING EXPIRED AT MIDNIGHT MST...

The threat of damaging winds has ended. Overnight wind gusts of 35
to 50 MPH will still be possible along with an increase in
snowfall. Motorists should still plan on encountering winter
weather driving conditions if they are driving in the mountains. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 12, 4:55 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchBOUBoulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Jefferson and 3 more6 hr

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Sources

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