Alert archive / Colorado / Blizzard Warnings in 2019
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this blizzard warning at Jan 21, 2019, 11:22 AM MST for El Paso County, Colorado. It took effect at Jan 21, 2019, 9:00 PM MST. It was in force for 14 hr. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2019, 11:22 AM MST (18:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 21, 2019, 9:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Jan 22, 2019, 11:00 AM MST
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
County El Paso County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:25 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 4:30 AM MST | SNOW 1 | 1 Ssw Peterson Afb, CO | COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT. |
| Jan 22, 5:30 AM MST | BLIZZARD | 3 Ne Falcon, CO | LESS THAN 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY IN SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW, WITH WINDS GUSTING AROUND 50 MPH. |
| Jan 22, 6:10 AM MST | SNOW 5.6 | 4 Ene Air Force Academy, CO | CORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 4 ENE AIR FORCE ACADEMY. 0.37 INCH LIQUID EQUIVALENT. |
| Jan 22, 6:10 AM MST | SNOW 8 | 4 Ene Air Force Academy, CO | |
| Jan 22, 6:10 AM MST | BLIZZARD | 4 Ene Air Force Academy, CO | LESS THAN ONE-QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY AND WIND GUSTS 43 MPH. |
| Jan 22, 8:15 AM MST | SNOW 6.5 | 2 Nne Monument, CO | |
| Jan 22, 8:59 AM MST | SNOW 3 | 6 Sse Air Force Academy, CO | REPORTED AT WOODMEN AND I25, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. |
| Jan 22, 9:53 AM MST | SNOW 3 | 5 Sse Air Force Academy, 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, 6.4 hours before the alert went out and 160 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3259 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 56 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 208 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
924 WWUS45 KPUB 211822 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1122 AM MST Mon Jan 21 2019 COZ084-220230- /O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0001.190122T0400Z-190122T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.190122T0400Z-190122T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 1122 AM MST Mon Jan 21 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected, with locally higher amounts near the crest of the Palmer Divide. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snowpacked road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially along Highway 24 from Colorado Springs to Limon, and along I-25 over Monument Hill. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ058-060-066-068-220230- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0005.190121T2100Z-190122T1700Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 1122 AM MST Mon Jan 21 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains, Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County Above 11000 Feet, La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet and the Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 AM MST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
5 follow-up statements
347 WWUS45 KPUB 212204 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 304 PM MST Mon Jan 21 2019 COZ084-220615- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.190122T0400Z-190122T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 304 PM MST Mon Jan 21 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected, with locally higher amounts near the crest of the Palmer Divide. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snowpacked road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially along Highway 24 from Colorado Springs to Limon, and along I-25 over Monument Hill. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ058-060-066-068-220615- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190122T1700Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 304 PM MST Mon Jan 21 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains, Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County Above 11000 Feet, La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet and the Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 AM MST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
380 WWUS45 KPUB 220430 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 930 PM MST Mon Jan 21 2019 COZ084-221230- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190122T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 930 PM MST Mon Jan 21 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected, with locally higher amounts near the crest of the Palmer Divide. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Now through 11 AM MST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snowpacked road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially along Highway 24 from Colorado Springs to Limon, and along I-25 over Monument Hill. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ058-060-066-068-221230- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190122T1700Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 930 PM MST Mon Jan 21 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains, Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County Above 11000 Feet, La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet and the Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Now through 10 AM MST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
040 WWUS45 KPUB 220958 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 258 AM MST Tue Jan 22 2019 COZ084-221800- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190122T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 258 AM MST Tue Jan 22 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ088-093>099-221800- /O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0005.190122T1000Z-190123T0000Z/ Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 258 AM MST Tue Jan 22 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph causing blowing and drifting snow, and reduced visibility at times. * WHERE...Las Animas, Otero, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ058-060-066-068-221700- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190122T1700Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 258 AM MST Tue Jan 22 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County Above 11000 Feet, and the La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MST this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. 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. && $$
341 WWUS45 KPUB 221638 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 938 AM MST Tue Jan 22 2019 COZ058-060-066-068-221745- /O.EXP.KPUB.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190122T1700Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 938 AM MST Tue Jan 22 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM MST THIS MORNING... Monitoring CDOT cameras across the eastern San Juans, La Garitas, Sawatch, and Mosquito Mountains indicate conditions have improved. There are still snow packed roads that will continue to create difficult travel. Otherwise, meteorological conditions do not warrant the continuation of the Winter Weather Advisory. $$ COZ084-221800- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190122T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 938 AM MST Tue Jan 22 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will continue commutes over the affected region. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ088-093>099-230000- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190123T0000Z/ Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 938 AM MST Tue Jan 22 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Kiowa County, Eastern Las Animas County, Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County, Eastern Kiowa County, La Junta Vicinity/Otero County, Springfield Vicinity/Baca County, Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
528 WWUS45 KPUB 221744 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1044 AM MST Tue Jan 22 2019 COZ084-221845- /O.EXP.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190122T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 1044 AM MST Tue Jan 22 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... Monitoring CDOT cameras at 11 am across northern El Paso County indicates that conditions have improved and the Blizzard Warning should be retired. Light snow is still possible throughout the early afternoon hours. Travel conditions are still hazardous do to remaining compacted snow, ice over the roads, and gusty winds which may temporarily lower visibilities. Travel is not recommended during at this time. $$ COZ088-093>099-230000- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190123T0000Z/ Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 1044 AM MST Tue Jan 22 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Kiowa County, Eastern Las Animas County, Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County, Eastern Kiowa County, La Junta Vicinity/Otero County, Springfield Vicinity/Baca County, Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Travel will be hazardous through the extent of the Winter Weather Advisory. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.