Alert archive / Colorado / Winter Storm Warnings in 2019

Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

January 11, 20197 counties in Colorado

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this winter storm warning at Jan 11, 2019, 3:24 AM MST for 7 counties in Colorado. It was in force for 25 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 11, 2019, 3:24 AM MST (10:24 UTC)
Expired
Jan 12, 2019, 4:46 AM MST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

Counties Arapahoe County, CO, Clear Creek County, CO, Douglas County, CO, Elbert County, CO, Gilpin County, CO, Jefferson County, CO, Park County, CO

The radar

The Denver radar (KFTG), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 11, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 33 S Silver Plume, CO
Jan 11, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 3Cheesman Reservoir, CO
Jan 11, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 58 Sw Lake George, CO
Jan 11, 7:16 AM MSTSNOW 43 N Shaffers Crossing, CO
Jan 11, 7:22 AM MSTSNOW 31 Ne Brookvale, CO
Jan 11, 7:29 AM MSTSNOW 1.4Kassler, CO
Jan 11, 7:30 AM MSTSNOW 42 W Grant, CO
Jan 11, 7:31 AM MSTSNOW 21 E Evergreen, CO
Jan 11, 7:31 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6.5Antero Reservoir, CO
Jan 11, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 17 Wnw Arvada, CO
Jan 11, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.5Strontia Springs Dam, CO
Jan 11, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 34 Wnw Conifer, CO
Jan 11, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 3.4Georgetown, CO
Jan 11, 8:00 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6.5Bailey, CO
Jan 11, 8:04 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 72 E Antero Junction, CO
Jan 11, 9:10 AM MSTSNOW 41 N Genesee, CO
Jan 11, 9:22 AM MSTSNOW 3.61 Ne Evergreen, CO
Jan 11, 9:38 AM MSTSNOW 6.12 N Aspen Park, CO
Jan 11, 10:25 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6.53 N Shaffers Crossing, CO
Jan 11, 10:57 AM MSTSNOW 51 S Crescent Village, CO
Jan 11, 11:00 AM MSTSNOW 3.53 W Castle Rock, CO
Jan 11, 11:25 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 61 N Genesee, CO
Jan 11, 11:39 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6.5Conifer, CO
Jan 11, 11:46 AM MSTSNOW 5.51 Se Bergen Park, CO
Jan 11, 11:54 AM MSTSNOW 5Evergreen, CO
Jan 11, 12:14 PM MSTSNOW 3Lone Tree, CO
Jan 11, 12:19 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 83 N Shaffers Crossing, CO
Jan 11, 12:32 PM MSTSNOW 3.25 S Manila Village, CO
Jan 11, 12:37 PM MSTSNOW 41 Ssw Highlands Ranch, CO
Jan 11, 12:49 PM MSTSNOW 4.2Castle Rock, CO
Jan 11, 1:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 8.42 N Aspen Park, CO
Jan 11, 1:02 PM MSTSNOW 5.21 Ne Evergreen, CO
Jan 11, 1:37 PM MSTSNOW 2.33 S Castle Pines, CO
Jan 11, 2:01 PM MSTSNOW 4.71 W Aspen Springs, CO
Jan 11, 2:55 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 123 N Shaffers Crossing, CO
Jan 11, 3:35 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 81 N Genesee, CO
Jan 11, 3:45 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 82 Se Perry Park, CO
Jan 11, 4:08 PM MSTSNOW 5.71 Ne Evergreen, CO
Jan 11, 4:16 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 69 Ne Ponderosa Park, COSTORM TOTAL.
Jan 11, 4:20 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6.51 Ne Brookvale, CO
Jan 11, 5:04 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 9.72 N Aspen Park, CO
Jan 11, 5:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 61 Ne Evergreen, CO
Jan 11, 5:18 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 142 E Antero Junction, COSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL.
Jan 11, 5:31 PM MSTSNOW 5.51 Nw Ponderosa Park, CO
Jan 11, 5:36 PM MSTSNOW 2.61 E Greenwood Village, COREPORT VIA TWITTER.
Jan 11, 5:37 PM MSTSNOW 32 Wsw Aurora, COREPORT VIA TWITTER.
Jan 11, 5:43 PM MSTSNOW 43 N Foxfield, COSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL.
Jan 11, 6:00 PM MSTSNOW 2.71 E Lakewood, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-JF-391, LAKEWOOD 1.2 E.
Jan 11, 6:47 PM MSTSNOW 5.55 S Manila Village, COSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL.
Jan 11, 8:15 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 111 N Genesee, CO
Jan 11, 8:30 PM MSTSNOW 4.31 Sw Westminster, CO
Jan 11, 8:45 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 7.41 W Aspen Springs, CO
Jan 11, 8:47 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 8.52 Nnw Castle Pines, COREPORT VIA TWITTER.
Jan 11, 9:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 13.34 Se Pinecliffe, COSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL.
Jan 11, 9:06 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 7.51 Nw Ponderosa Park, CO
Jan 11, 9:24 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 121 S Crescent Village, COSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL.
Jan 11, 9:29 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 7.51 E Ken Caryl, COSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL.
Jan 11, 9:51 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 81 Nw Ponderosa Park, COSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL.
Jan 11, 9:52 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 12.12 N Aspen Park, COSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL.
Jan 11, 11:30 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 12Perry Park, CO

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

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 00:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 163 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2019-01-11Temperature 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, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2019-01-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 94 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
2841 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

994 
WWUS45 KBOU 111024
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
324 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...SNOW MAKES A RETURN...

.An upper level weather system will move across the area today 
into this evening and then exit the region late tonight.  Snow 
will continue in the mountains and spread across the plains today.
The snow may be mixed with rain below 5000 feet through this
afternoon.

The main travel impacts will be in the mountains, foothills, and
Palmer Divide today through this evening, where snow covered 
roads and hazardous travel conditions can be expected. Over the 
the I-25 Urban Corridor, mainly wet roads can be expected through
this afternoon, but as temperatures drop this evening snow will 
start to accumulate on roads. Bridges and overpasses will be first
affected. 

COZ036-111830-
/O.UPG.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.WS.W.0001.190111T1024Z-190112T0700Z/
The Southern Front Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, 
Georgetown, Idaho Springs, and Westcreek
324 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches
  expected.

* WHERE...The Southern Front Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ041-111830-
/O.UPG.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.190111T1200Z-190112T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.WS.W.0001.190111T1200Z-190112T0700Z/
Castle Rock-
Including the cities of Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, 
and Larkspur
324 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Castle Rock.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ045-046-111830-
/O.EXB.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.190111T2100Z-190112T0700Z/
Byers-Limon-
Including the cities of Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, Leader, 
Agate, Hugo, Limon, and Matheson
324 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches
  expected.

* WHERE...Byers and Limon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ033-035-111830-
/O.EXA.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.190111T1200Z-190112T0700Z/
Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range-
The Northern Front Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Estes Park, 
Glendevey, Nederland, and Red Feather Lakes
324 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Northern Front 
  Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to midnight MST Friday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ034-037-111830-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
Indian Peaks-South Park-
Including the cities of 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, Fairplay, Hartsel, 
Lake George, and South Park
324 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches expected, with locally heavier amounts around 10 inches 
  on east facing slopes. Lighter snow amounts can be expected 
  west of the Eisenhower Tunnel.

* WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, 
  and the Indian Peaks, The Southern Front Range Foothills and 
  South Park.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and 
  Friday evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ039-040-111830-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.190111T1200Z-190112T0700Z/
Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver-Denver-
Including the cities of Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, 
Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, 
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, 
and Parker
324 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches
  expected.

* WHERE...Boulder, western suburbs of Denver and Denver.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to midnight MST Friday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions Friday
  evening. The hazardous conditions could impact the late evening
  commute. 

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
338 
WWUS45 KBOU 111825
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1125 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

.An upper level weather system will move across the area today
into this evening and then exit the region late tonight.  Snow
will continue in the mountains and spread across the plains
today. The snow may be mixed with rain below 5000 feet through
this afternoon.

The main travel impacts will be in the mountains, foothills, and
Palmer Divide today through this evening, where snow covered
roads and hazardous travel conditions can be expected. Over the
the I-25 Urban Corridor, mainly wet roads can be expected through
this afternoon, but as temperatures drop this evening snow will
start to accumulate on most roads. Bridges and overpasses will be
first affected, with slush accumulation on secondary roads.

COZ036-041-120230-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
The Southern Front Range Foothills-Castle Rock-
Including the cities of Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, 
Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Westcreek, Castle Rock, Elbert, 
Fondis, Kiowa, and Larkspur
1125 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches
  over the the Palmer Divide with 8 to 14 inches in the southern 
  Front Range Foothills.

* WHERE...The Southern Front Range Foothills and the Palmer Divide
  including Castle Rock.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ033-035-120230-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range-
The Northern Front Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Estes Park, 
Glendevey, Nederland, and Red Feather Lakes
1125 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Northern Front 
  Range Foothills.

* WHEN...through midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ045-046-120230-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.190111T2100Z-190112T0700Z/
Byers-Limon-
Including the cities of Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, Leader, 
Agate, Hugo, Limon, and Matheson
1125 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Byers and Limon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ034-037-120230-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
Indian Peaks-South Park-
Including the cities of 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, Fairplay, Hartsel, 
Lake George, and South Park
1125 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches expected, with locally heavier amounts around 10 inches 
  on east facing slopes. Lighter snow amounts can be expected 
  west of the Eisenhower Tunnel.

* WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, 
  and the Indian Peaks, The Southern Front Range Foothills and 
  South Park.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and 
  Friday evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ039-040-120230-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver-Denver-
Including the cities of Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, 
Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, 
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, 
and Parker
1125 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Boulder, western suburbs of Denver and Denver.

* WHEN...through midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions Friday 
  evening. The hazardous conditions could impact the late 
  evening commute.

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.

&&

$$
639 
WWUS45 KBOU 112252
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
352 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

.An upper level weather system will bring light to moderate
snowfall to the area into this evening and then exit late 
tonight. Snow will continue in the mountains and spread across the
plains this evening.

The main travel impacts will be in the mountains, foothills, and
Palmer Divide this evening, where snow covered roads and 
hazardous travel conditions can be expected. Over the the I-25 
Urban Corridor, as temperatures drop this evening the snow will 
start to accumulate on most roads. Bridges and overpasses will be 
first affected, with a mix of slush and ice on secondary roads.

COZ036-041-120800-
/O.EXT.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190112T1200Z/
The Southern Front Range Foothills-Castle Rock-
Including the cities of Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, 
Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Westcreek, Castle Rock, Elbert, 
Fondis, Kiowa, and Larkspur
352 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches 
  over the the Palmer Divide with 8 to 14 inches in the southern 
  Front Range Foothills.

* WHERE...The Southern Front Range Foothills and the Palmer 
  Divide including Castle Rock.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ033-035-045-046-120700-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range-
The Northern Front Range Foothills-Byers-Limon-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Estes Park, 
Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes, Bennett, Byers, 
Deer Trail, Leader, Agate, Hugo, Limon, and Matheson
352 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Northern Front 
  Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ034-037-120700-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
Indian Peaks-South Park-
Including the cities of 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, Fairplay, Hartsel, 
Lake George, and South Park
352 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches expected, with locally heavier amounts around 10 inches 
  on east facing slopes. Lighter snow amounts can be expected 
  west of the Eisenhower Tunnel.

* WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, 
  and the Indian Peaks, The Southern Front Range Foothills and 
  South Park.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and 
  Friday evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ039-040-120700-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver-Denver-
Including the cities of Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, 
Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, 
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, 
and Parker
352 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Boulder, western suburbs of Denver and Denver.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions Friday 
  evening. The hazardous conditions could impact the late 
  evening commute.

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.

&&

$$
768 
WWUS45 KBOU 120508
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1008 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

.Light snow will gradually diminish across the northern Colorado
mountains, foothills, and the area from Denver southward during
the night. In areas along and north of I-70, there will be little
or no accumulation after midnight, though flurries may continue
into Saturday morning. Further south, another inch or two of snow
is expected. 

Despite the snowfall being generally light, some hazardous travel
is possible as temperatures drop a little below freezing. Bridges
and overpasses may start to ice up, and roads may get a little
slush on them south of Castle Rock and in the foothills.

COZ036-041-121200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190112T1200Z/
The Southern Front Range Foothills-Castle Rock-
Including the cities of Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, 
Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Westcreek, Castle Rock, Elbert, 
Fondis, Kiowa, and Larkspur
1008 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...The Southern Front Range Foothills and Castle Rock.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means winter weather conditions 
will make travel hazardous. Travelers should use extra caution and
watch for variable road conditions.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ033-035-045-046-120700-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range-
The Northern Front Range Foothills-Byers-Limon-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Estes Park, 
Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes, Bennett, Byers, 
Deer Trail, Leader, Agate, Hugo, Limon, and Matheson
1008 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills, Rocky Mountain 
  National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, Byers and Limon.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Watch out for slippery road conditions,
  mainly in the mountains.

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.

&&

$$

COZ034-037-120700-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
Indian Peaks-South Park-
Including the cities of 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, Fairplay, Hartsel, 
Lake George, and South Park
1008 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...South Park and The Mountains of Summit County, the 
  Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ039-040-120700-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver-Denver-
Including the cities of Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, 
Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, 
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, 
and Parker
1008 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Denver and Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Watch out for slippery road conditions,
  especially on bridges.

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.

&&

$$

Gimmestad
466 
WWUS45 KBOU 120657
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1157 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

.Light snow will gradually diminish across the northern Colorado
mountains, foothills, and the area from Denver southward during
the night. In areas along and north of I-70, there will be little
or no accumulation after midnight, though flurries may continue
into Saturday morning. Further south, another inch or two of snow
is expected.

Despite the snowfall being generally light, some hazardous travel
is possible as temperatures drop a little below freezing. Bridges
and overpasses may start to ice up, and roads may get a little
slush on them south of Castle Rock and in the foothills.

COZ033-035-045-046-120800-
/O.EXP.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range-
The Northern Front Range Foothills-Byers-Limon-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Estes Park, 
Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes, Bennett, Byers, 
Deer Trail, Leader, Agate, Hugo, Limon, and Matheson
1157 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

Light snow will continue to diminish through the night. Any
additional snowfall will be an inch or less. 

$$

COZ034-037-120800-
/O.EXP.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
Indian Peaks-South Park-
Including the cities of 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, Fairplay, Hartsel, 
Lake George, and South Park
1157 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

|Light snow will continue to decrease through the night. Any 
additional snowfall will be under 2 inches.  


$$

COZ039-040-120800-
/O.EXP.KBOU.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190112T0700Z/
Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver-Denver-
Including the cities of Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, 
Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, 
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, 
and Parker
1157 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

Light snow will continue to diminish through the night. Any
additional snowfall will be an inch or less. 

$$

COZ036-041-121200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190112T1200Z/
The Southern Front Range Foothills-Castle Rock-
Including the cities of Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, 
Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Westcreek, Castle Rock, Elbert, 
Fondis, Kiowa, and Larkspur
1157 PM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...The Southern Front Range Foothills and Castle Rock.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means winter weather conditions
will make travel hazardous. Travelers should use extra caution
and watch for variable road conditions.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
660 
WWUS45 KBOU 121146
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
446 AM MST Sat Jan 12 2019

COZ036-041-121300-
/O.CAN.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190112T1200Z/
The Southern Front Range Foothills-Castle Rock-
Including the cities of Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, 
Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Westcreek, Castle Rock, Elbert, 
Fondis, Kiowa, and Larkspur
446 AM MST Sat Jan 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Light snow will diminish by later this morning over the Palmer
Divide and southern Front Range foothills. Any additional 
accumulations will be under an inch.

$$

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 Denver/Boulder, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 11, 3:17 AM MST, 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 11, 3:17 AM MST, 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
317 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 305 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

An upper level trough will affect the area today with a closed low
eventually developing over sern CO by late aftn.  This low will then
move eastward across Kansas tonight.  At the sfc, low pres will be
over the Texas panhandle as high pres builds into nrn Co thru the
day.

Analysis of qg fields shows favorable ascent across the area today
into the evening hours although the strongest ascent will be across
srn portions of the CWA.  Meanwhile, although sfc winds will become
northerly this aftn into the evening hours, the 700 mb component
will have more of a northeast component based on latest data.
Furthermore soundings show airmass becoming moist adiabatic later
this morning and continuing into the early evening hours. Thus
will see widespread pcpn across much of the area today into this
evening except for areas closer to the WY-NE border.

As for snow potential should see advisory amounts in the mtns east
of the divide and across the nrn foothills.  Across the srn
foothills and over the Palmer Divide amounts could approach warning
criteria.  Over lower elevations there is still some uncertainty how
much accumulating snow may occur during the daylight hours as highs
will be in the mid 30s with rather warm ground temps.  At this point
roads will probably stay wet thru the aftn with any accumulation
confined to grassy areas in an around Denver. After sunset temps
will become cold enough for snow to start accumulating on roads.
Currently have inherited advisories in the Denver area but main
impact would likely be this evening through midnight.  Across the
rest of the plains temps will be warm enough for a rain/snow mix
through the aftn except along the I-70 towards Limon. By late this
aftn/evening there could be a need for advisories in zones 45 and
46.

After midnight should begin to see a decrease in pcpn as qg ascent
weakens along with the upslope component, although lingering snow
could continue much of the night in the srn foothills and across
the Palmer Divide.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 305 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

|Exiting storm system will be well into Kansas by early Saturday
morning but lingering moisture will keep clouds and still a chance
of snow showers over the Palmer Divide and southern foothills. The
lower atmosphere will slowly dry out through the day on Saturday
but very little warming expected. Have dropped high temperatures a
few more degrees from previous forecast.

As the blocking high pressure ridge remains over the northern
Rockies another weaker system expected to to traverse across far
southern Colorado on Saturday night and Sunday. This will keep a
chance of snow ongoing, especially in the mountains along and south
of the interstate 70 corridor. Additional snowfall with this
weaker system looks to be rather light. Sunday night and Monday
look to be dry along with a slow warming trend. Weak ridging aloft
will remain over the region until Wednesday and then more zonal
westerly flow through the end of the week. This will result in a
chance of snow moving back into the mountains in the Tuesday
through Thursday time period.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday morning)
Issued at 305 AM MST Fri Jan 11 2019

IFR conditions will develop this morning LIFR conditions at times
thru the day as snow falls through this afternoon. With warm ground
and air temps expect snow will mostly melt on paved surfaces with
only some slush possible. After sunset there will be a better chc of
snow accumulating on runways. The snow should begin to decrease
by midnight. Right now expect 3 to 4 inches on grassy surfaces
with possibly 1 to 2 inches on runways tonight. Winds will be
variable this morning but will become northerly by midday and
continue through the evening hours.

&&

.BOU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until midnight MST tonight for COZ033-
035-039-040.

Winter Storm Warning until midnight MST tonight for COZ041.

Winter Weather Advisory until midnight MST tonight for COZ034-
037.

Winter Weather Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to midnight MST
tonight for COZ045-046.

Winter Storm Warning until midnight MST tonight for COZ036.

&&

SHORT TERM...RPK
LONG TERM...Entrekin
AVIATION...RPK
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 10, 11:13 AM MST, 16 hours 11 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1113 AM MST Thu Jan 10 2019

COZ030>051-111815-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
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-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
1113 AM MST Thu Jan 10 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

It will be dry today with above normal temperatures. For tonight,
an approaching weather system will begin to affect the mountains
near midnight. Snow is expected to begin falling in the central
mountains around midnight as the weather system approaches from
the southwest. Light snow is expected to spread onto the plains
and Palmer Divide by sunrise Friday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

A winter storm system will be moving over the state on Friday,
producing snow across the mountains, the Front Range Foothills,
Palmer Divide and parts of the northeast plains. Snow
accumulations of several inches in the mountains and foothills
could affect travel from Friday morning through early Saturday.
Lower snow accumulations of a few inches on the plains may cause
wet or slippery roads along the I-25 corridor from northern Denver
suburbs southward across Douglas County. Snow will diminish
Friday night over the area with dry conditions returning on
Saturday. The remainder of the period should drier and milder
conditions with no hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

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Winter Storm Warnings in Colorado, 2019Every winter storm warning in 2019

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.