Alert archive / Colorado / Blizzard Warnings in 2021

Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Pueblo, CO

March 14, 2021El Paso County, Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this blizzard warning at Mar 14, 2021, 12:32 PM MDT for El Paso County, Colorado. It was in force for 11 hr. 24 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 14, 2021, 12:32 PM MDT (18:32 UTC)
Expired
Mar 14, 2021, 11:53 PM MDT
In force
11 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 18:34 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 14, 12:50 PM MDTSNOW 95 S Black Forest, CORELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 14, 1:00 PM MDTSNOW 14.43 Nw Black Forest, COSTORM TOTAL. 4.2 INCHES FROM 7 AM.
Mar 14, 1:13 PM MDTSNOW 154 Ssw Black Forest, COESTIMATED AVERAGE WITH DRIFTS UP TO 36 INCHES.
Mar 14, 2:14 PM MDTSNOW 152 Nne Monument, COAVERAGED ESTIMATE DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND DRIFTING.
Mar 14, 2:15 PM MDTSNOW 112 Wnw Falcon, CO
Mar 14, 2:29 PM MDTSNOW 11.54 S Air Force Academy, CODRIFTS UP TO 5 FEET.
Mar 14, 3:12 PM MDTSNOW 143 Ese Monument, CO4.5 INCHES SINCE 815 AM. ESTIMATED DUE TO BLOWING AND DRIFTING.
Mar 14, 4:10 PM MDTSNOW 124 Nne Falcon, COESTIMATED DUE TO STRONG WINDS WITH 3 TO 4 FOOT DRIFTS.
Mar 14, 4:35 PM MDTSNOW 162 N Black Forest, COESTIMATED 16 TO 18 INCHES DUE TO STRONG WINDS. SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW CONTINUES.
Mar 14, 4:57 PM MDTSNOW 8.25 Nnw Peterson Afb, CO
Mar 14, 4:57 PM MDTSNOW 115 Sw Black Forest, CO
Mar 14, 7:03 PM MDTSNOW 22Palmer Lake, CO
Mar 14, 7:05 PM MDTSNOW 12Calhan, CO
Mar 14, 7:05 PM MDTSNOW 12.25 Sse Air Force Academy, CO
Mar 14, 7:10 PM MDTSNOW 17Cascade, COVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 14, 7:11 PM MDTSNOW 184 S Black Forest, CO
Mar 14, 7:15 PM MDTSNOW 126 S Air Force Academy, CO
Mar 14, 7:19 PM MDTSNOW 21.23 Nw Black Forest, CO
Mar 14, 7:21 PM MDTSNOW 181 Ene Monument, CO
Mar 14, 7:22 PM MDTSNOW 12Peyton, CO
Mar 14, 8:10 PM MDTSNOW 105 Ssw Black Forest, CO
Mar 14, 8:31 PM MDTSNOW 19.53 E Monument, CO
Mar 14, 8:32 PM MDTSNOW 192 Nne Monument, CO
Mar 14, 9:06 PM MDTSNOW 16.44 S 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 (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 6.5 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-03-14Temperature 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 2021-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 331 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
605 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
86 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
331 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
383 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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776 
WWUS45 KPUB 141832
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1232 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

COZ084-150245-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.210314T1832Z-210315T0600Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
1232 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 
  to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel is highly discouraged. Blowing snow will
  significantly reduce visibility. Tree damage and power outages
  will be possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Difficult to impossible travel conditions
  can be expected. Numerous roads including I-25 through from
  Northern Colorado Springs to Monument have closed.

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.

&&

$$

COZ058>063-150245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
1232 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Chaffee and Lake Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-150245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
1232 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 8
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Pikes Peak, Teller County and the Rampart Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-076-079-080-150245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1232 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...The Wet Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains,
  and Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slick and snowpacked roads with hazardous
  travel conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ085-150245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
1232 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous, especially on side streets.
  Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* Additional information...Snowfall accumulations in southern El 
  Paso County will vary considerably. Areas just immediately 
  north and west of town may see several more inches of snow as 
  compared to far southeastern El Paso County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ077-078-083-150245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
1232 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches.

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, southern and eastern Fremont county
  including Canon City.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ074-075-150245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
1232 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-068-150245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1232 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Above
  10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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.

&&

$$

COZ086-142000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210314T2000Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
1232 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches,
  particularly southern and western portions of the county. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Pueblo County.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
056 
WWUS45 KPUB 141952
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
152 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

COZ086-142100-
/O.EXP.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210314T2000Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
152 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

Although snow continues across portions of Pueblo county, warm
road surfaces have reduced travel impacts. Therefore the Winter
Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire at 2 PM. Visibility
could still be poor at times along southern I-25 near Colorado
City. Snow will decrease through the late afternoon.


$$

COZ084-150400-
/O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
152 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2
  to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel is highly discouraged. Blowing snow will 
  significantly reduce visibility. Tree damage and power outages 
  will be possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Difficult to impossible travel conditions
  can be expected. Numerous roads including Highway 24 and I-25 from
  Northern Colorado Springs to Monument have closed. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ058>063-150400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
152 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Chaffee and Lake Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-150400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
152 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Pikes Peak, Teller County and the Rampart Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-076-079-080-150400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
152 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...The Wet Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains,
  and Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slick and snowpacked roads with hazardous 
  travel conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ085-150400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
152 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southern El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous, especially east of Colorado
  Springs along highway 94 where strong winds may cause localized
  white out conditions at times. Blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility.

* Additional information...Snowfall accumulations in southern El 
  Paso County will vary considerably. Areas just immediately 
  north and west of town may see several more inches of snow as 
  compared to far southeastern El Paso County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ077-078-083-150400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
152 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 4
  inches.

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, southern and eastern Fremont county
  including Canon City.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ074-075-150400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
152 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-068-150400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
152 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Above
  10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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.

&&

$$
353 
WWUS45 KPUB 150003
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
603 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

COZ077-083-150115-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
603 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Only flurries or brief snow showers are expected this evening, 
with little or no additional accumulation. 

$$

COZ062-150115-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
603 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Only flurries or brief snow showers are expected this evening, 
with little or no additional accumulation. 

$$

COZ084-150600-
/O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
603 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2
  to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

COZ058>061-063-150815-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
603 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 5
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Chaffee and Lake Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-150815-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
603 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Pikes Peak, Teller County and the Rampart Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-076-079-080-150815-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
603 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches.

* WHERE...The Wet Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains, and Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ085-150600-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
603 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Occasional snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...Southern El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

* Additional information...Snowfall accumulations in southern El 
  Paso County will vary considerably. Areas just immediately 
  north and west of town may see several more inches of snow as 
  compared to far southeastern El Paso County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ078-150600-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
603 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Occasional snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 
  2 inches.

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, southern and eastern Fremont 
  county including Canon City.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ074-075-150815-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
603 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-068-150815-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
603 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains 
  Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
386 
WWUS45 KPUB 150331
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
931 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

COZ072>076-079-080-150445-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
931 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Only flurries or brief snow showers are expected this evening, 
with little or no additional accumulation. 

$$

COZ078-085-150445-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
931 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Only flurries or brief snow showers are expected this evening, 
with little or no additional accumulation. 

$$

COZ066-068-150445-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
931 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Only flurries or brief snow showers are expected this evening, 
with little or no additional accumulation. 

$$

COZ084-150600-
/O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
931 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 
  to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

COZ058>061-063-151145-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
931 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Chaffee and Lake Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-151145-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
931 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Pikes Peak, Teller County and the Rampart Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
085 
WWUS45 KPUB 150553
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1153 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

COZ084-150700-
/O.CAN.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
1153 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow will taper off to flurries and snow showers through the
night, with little or no additional accumulation. Winds will
diminish as well, although some drifting snow may remain possible
in open areas until early Monday morning. 

$$

COZ058>061-063-081-082-150700-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
1153 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow will taper off to flurries and snow showers through the
night, with little or no additional accumulation. Winds will
diminish as well, although some drifting snow may remain possible
over the higher peaks until early Monday morning. 

$$

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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.