Alert archive / Colorado / Blizzard Warnings in 2020

Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

March 27, 2020Elbert County, Lincoln County, Washington County, Colorado

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this blizzard warning at Mar 27, 2020, 2:23 PM MDT for Elbert County, Lincoln County, Washington County, Colorado. It took effect at Mar 27, 2020, 9:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 7 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
Mar 27, 2020, 2:23 PM MDT (20:23 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 27, 2020, 9:00 PM MDT
Expired
Mar 28, 2020, 12:00 PM MDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

Counties Elbert County, CO, Lincoln County, CO, Washington County, CO

The radar

The Denver radar (KFTG), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:22 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
Mar 28, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 2Elizabeth, COMESONET STATION ELAC2 ELIZABETH.
Mar 28, 7:30 AM MDTSNOW 3Genoa, CO
Mar 28, 8:00 AM MDTSNOW 0.713 Ene Kiowa, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EL-46 KIOWA 12.7 ENE.
Mar 28, 8:00 AM MDTSNOW 0.8Platner, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-WA-80 OTIS 5.7 W.
Mar 28, 8:00 AM MDTSNOW 22 Nne Elizabeth, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EL-75 ELIZABETH 2.0 NNE.
Mar 28, 9:15 AM MDTSNOW 25 Ne Ponderosa Park, CO
Mar 28, 11:57 AM MDTSNOW 3.84 Wsw Thurman, 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 (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 60 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 2020-03-27Temperature 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 2020-03-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -42 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
1045 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
117 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-42 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
198 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

065 
WWUS45 KBOU 272023
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
223 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...Strong Spring Storm This Evening into Saturday Morning...

.A vigorous spring storm will move through Colorado today through
Saturday morning. Snow will continue over the northern mountains 
and foothills through this evening. Rain will spread eastward 
across eastern Colorado this afternoon and early evening, then 
change over to snow. In addition to the snow, strong north winds 
will produce areas of blowing snow across eastern Colorado.

COZ046-049-280830-
/O.UPG.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.200328T0300Z-200328T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.BZ.W.0002.200328T0300Z-200328T1800Z/
Limon-Akron-
Including the cities of Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Akron, 
Cope, Last Chance, and Otis
223 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  4 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Limon and Akron.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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.

&&

$$

COZ048-050-051-280830-
/O.EXB.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.200328T0600Z-200328T1800Z/
Sterling-Julesburg-Holyoke-
Including the cities of Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, 
Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
223 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Sterling, Julesburg and Holyoke.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ042-044-280830-
/O.EXA.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.200328T0000Z-200328T1200Z/
Briggsdale-Fort Morgan-
Including the cities of Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, 
Raymer, Stoneham, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, and Wiggins
223 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Briggsdale and Fort Morgan.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ041-045-280830-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.200328T0000Z-200328T1200Z/
Castle Rock-Byers-
Including the cities of Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, 
Larkspur, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, and Leader
223 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Castle Rock and Byers.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ033-035-280830-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200328T0900Z/
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
223 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
409 
WWUS45 KBOU 280335
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
935 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

COZ046-049-281200-
/O.CON.KBOU.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200328T1800Z/
Limon-Akron-
Including the cities of Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Akron, 
Cope, Last Chance, and Otis
935 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions developing overnight. Snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
  The combination of snow and wind will worsen late tonight into 
  Saturday morning.

* WHERE...Limon and Akron.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause damage
  to trees and electrical lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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.

&&

$$

COZ041-042-044-045-281200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200328T1200Z/
Castle Rock-Briggsdale-Fort Morgan-Byers-
Including the cities of Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, 
Larkspur, Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, Stoneham, 
Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, 
Deer Trail, and Leader
935 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Briggsdale, Castle Rock, Fort Morgan and Byers.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ033-035-280900-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200328T0900Z/
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
935 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ048-050-051-281200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.200328T0600Z-200328T1800Z/
Sterling-Julesburg-Holyoke-
Including the cities of Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, 
Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
935 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Rain changing over to wet snow after midnight. Total snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...Holyoke, Julesburg and Sterling.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
010 
WWUS45 KBOU 280530
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1130 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...Strong Spring Storm this Evening into Saturday Morning...

.A quick moving spring storm will move through Colorado through 
Saturday morning. Snow will continue over the eastern portions of
the plains mainly along and east of I-25. In addition to the 
snow, strong north winds will produce areas of blowing snow across
eastern Colorado reducing visibility and creating hazardous 
travel conditions through the morning hours on Saturday.

COZ033-035-280630-
/O.CAN.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200328T0900Z/
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
1130 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow will continue to dissipate across the northern mountains and
foothills over the next fews hours. Conditions are not expected to
deteriorate enough to warrant a continued advisory. If traveling
in these areas, please continue to use caution as roads may be icy.

$$

COZ046-049-281330-
/O.CON.KBOU.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200328T1800Z/
Limon-Akron-
Including the cities of Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Akron, 
Cope, Last Chance, and Otis
1130 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Limon and Akron.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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.

&&

$$

COZ041-042-044-045-281200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200328T1200Z/
Castle Rock-Briggsdale-Fort Morgan-Byers-
Including the cities of Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, 
Larkspur, Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, Stoneham, 
Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, 
Deer Trail, and Leader
1130 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Briggsdale, Castle Rock, Fort Morgan and Byers.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ048-050-051-281330-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.200328T0600Z-200328T1800Z/
Sterling-Julesburg-Holyoke-
Including the cities of Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, 
Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
1130 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Holyoke, Julesburg and Sterling.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
172 
WWUS45 KBOU 281133
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
533 AM MDT Sat Mar 28 2020

...Strong Spring Storm Impacts the Eastern Plains this Morning...

.A quick moving spring storm will move through Colorado through
Saturday morning. Snow will continue over the eastern portions of
the plains mainly east of I-25. In addition to the snow, strong 
north winds will produce areas of blowing snow across eastern 
Colorado reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel 
conditions through the morning hours.

COZ046-049-281800-
/O.CON.KBOU.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200328T1800Z/
Limon-Akron-
Including the cities of Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Akron, 
Cope, Last Chance, and Otis
533 AM MDT Sat Mar 28 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2
  to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Limon and Akron.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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.

&&

$$

COZ041-042-044-045-281245-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200328T1200Z/
Castle Rock-Briggsdale-Fort Morgan-Byers-
Including the cities of Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, 
Larkspur, Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, Stoneham, 
Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, 
Deer Trail, and Leader
533 AM MDT Sat Mar 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Briggsdale, Castle Rock, Fort Morgan and Byers.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ048-050-051-281800-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200328T1800Z/
Sterling-Julesburg-Holyoke-
Including the cities of Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, 
Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
533 AM MDT Sat Mar 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Holyoke, Julesburg and Sterling.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
246 
WWUS45 KBOU 281539
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
939 AM MDT Sat Mar 28 2020

...Strong Spring Storm Moving Eastward...

.A strong spring storm will move out of Colorado into Nebraska and
Kansas during the day today. Snow and areas of blowing snow will
continue east of Sterling and Akron through about noon. The worst
conditions during this time will be over eastern Washington 
county and from there toward Goodland Kansas. Warm temperatures
will limit accumulations on roads, but there will be areas with
limited visibility and slushy roads due to drifting from winds
gusting up to around 55 mph.

COZ046-281645-
/O.CAN.KBOU.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200328T1800Z/
Limon-
Including the cities of Agate, Hugo, Limon, and Matheson
939 AM MDT Sat Mar 28 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The snow has ended but strong winds with gusts to 50 mph will 
continue this afternoon, gradually decreasing by the end of the 
day.

$$

COZ049-281800-
/O.CON.KBOU.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200328T1800Z/
Akron-
Including the cities of Akron, Cope, Last Chance, and Otis
939 AM MDT Sat Mar 28 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Areas of blizzard conditions. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to two inches in eastern Washington county.
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Akron.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Areas of low visibilities in blowing and drifting snow
  along with localized slushy roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider delaying travel for a few hours until conditions improve,
especially in areas east of Akron. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or
visiting www.cotrip.org.

&&

$$

COZ048-050-051-281800-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200328T1800Z/
Sterling-Julesburg-Holyoke-
Including the cities of Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, 
Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
939 AM MDT Sat Mar 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Holyoke, Julesburg and Sterling.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Patchy low visibilities and slushy roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or
visiting www.cotrip.org.

&&

$$

Gimmestad
886 
WWUS45 KBOU 281800
WSWBOU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1200 PM MDT Sat Mar 28 2020

COZ049-281900-
/O.EXP.KBOU.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200328T1800Z/
Akron-
Including the cities of Akron, Cope, Last Chance, and Otis
1200 PM MDT Sat Mar 28 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY...

Areas of light snow in Washington County will end in the early
afternoon with no additional accumulation. Strong northwest winds
gusting as high as 50 mph will diminish late this afternoon.

$$

COZ048-050-051-281900-
/O.EXP.KBOU.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200328T1800Z/
Sterling-Julesburg-Holyoke-
Including the cities of Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, 
Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
1200 PM MDT Sat Mar 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY...

Remaining areas of light snow in the northeast corner of Colorado
will end in the early afternoon with no additional accumulation.
Strong northwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph will diminish
late this afternoon.

$$

Gimmestad

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Sources

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