Alert archive / Colorado / Blizzard Warnings in 2021
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this blizzard warning at Mar 16, 2021, 10:38 AM MDT for Baca County, Las Animas County, Colorado. It took effect at Mar 16, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 13 hr. 2 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 16, 2021, 10:38 AM MDT (16:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 16, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 17, 2021, 7:21 AM MDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
Counties Baca County, CO, Las Animas County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 149 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 7:00 AM MDT | SNOW 1.5 | 8 Sse Kim, CO | |
| Mar 17, 7:00 AM MDT | SNOW 5 | 4 S Spanish Peaks, CO |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 12:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 273 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
- 3067 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
225 WWUS45 KPUB 161638 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 COZ094-170045- /O.UPG.KPUB.WS.W.0005.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Eastern Las Animas County- 1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Las Animas County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and strong north winds will produce strong cross winds, especially for travelers on Highway 160. Power outages may be possible along with damage to trees and utilities. 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. && $$ COZ099-170045- /O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0005.210317T0600Z-210317T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.210317T0600Z-210317T1800Z/ Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Baca County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and strong north winds will produce strong cross winds, especially for travelers on Highway 160. Power outages may be possible along with damage to trees and utilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ072>075-078>080-087-170045- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.210316T1800Z-210317T1500Z/ 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- Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet- Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- 1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 17 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, and Upper Huerfano River Basin. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Travel will be hazardous over La Veta Pass. 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. && $$ COZ088-170045- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- 1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...western Las Animas County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute, especially on Interstate 25. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ066>068-071-170045- /O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.210316T1800Z-210317T1500Z/ La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- 1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. * WHERE...the La Garita Mountains, the Eastern San Juan Mountains and Southern San Luis Valley. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The heaviest snow will occur on the San Luis Valley edges. Reduced visibility will be the main concern for travelers across the region. 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. && $$ COZ076-077-083-170045- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.210316T1800Z-210317T1500Z/ Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet- Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet- Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- 1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Fremont County. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ086-093-097-098-170045- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- 1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with the highest totals south of Highway 50. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Pueblo, Otero, Bent, and Prowers Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute, including strong cross winds on Highway 50. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
660 WWUS45 KPUB 162104 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 304 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 COZ094-170515- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Eastern Las Animas County- 304 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Las Animas County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and strong north winds will produce strong cross winds, especially for travelers on Highway 160. Power outages may be possible along with damage to trees and utilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ099-170515- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.210317T0600Z-210317T1800Z/ Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 304 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Baca County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and strong north winds will produce strong cross winds, especially for travelers on Highway 160. Power outages may be possible along with damage to trees and utilities. 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. && $$ COZ072>075-078>080-087-170515- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210317T1500Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet- Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- 304 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 17 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, and Upper Huerfano River Basin. * WHEN...Through 9 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Travel will be hazardous over La Veta Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ088-170515- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- 304 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Las Animas County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute, especially on Interstate 25. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. && $$ COZ076-077-083-170515- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210317T1500Z/ Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet- Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet- Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- 304 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Fremont County. * WHEN...Through 9 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ086-093-097-098-170515- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- 304 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with the highest totals south of Highway 50. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Pueblo, Otero, Bent, and Prowers Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute, including strong cross winds on Highway 50. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$ COZ066>068-071-170515- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210317T1500Z/ La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- 304 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. * WHERE...The La Garita Mountains, the Eastern San Juan Mountains and Southern San Luis Valley. * WHEN...Through 9 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The heaviest snow will occur on the San Luis Valley edges. Reduced visibility will be the main concern for travelers across the region. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
355 WWUS45 KPUB 170346 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 946 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 COZ076-077-083-170500- /O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210317T1500Z/ Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet- Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet- Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- 946 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The weather system has taken a slight turn to the south, which is expected to keep accumulating snow south of Fremont County. $$ COZ086-170500- /O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- 946 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The weather system has taken a slight turn to the south, which is expected to keep most of the accumulating snow south of Pueblo County. However, the far southern portion of the county could see up to an inch of accumulation in spots. $$ COZ094-171200- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Eastern Las Animas County- 946 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Las Animas County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. 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. && $$ COZ099-171200- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.210317T0600Z-210317T1800Z/ Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 946 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Baca County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ072>075-078>080-087-171200- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210317T1500Z/ 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- Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet- Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- 946 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 6 inches, with the greatest accumulations near the New Mexico border. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, and Upper Huerfano River Basin. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. 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. && $$ COZ088-171200- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- 946 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Las Animas County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ093-097-098-171200- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- 946 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Otero, Bent, and Prowers Counties. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...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... 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. && $$ COZ066>068-071-171200- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210317T1500Z/ La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- 946 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...The La Garita Mountains, the Eastern San Juan Mountains and Southern San Luis Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
599 WWUS45 KPUB 171002 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 402 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 COZ072-073-078>080-087-171115- /O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210317T1500Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet- Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- 402 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The heavy snow has ended, with only periodic light snow expected today. $$ COZ066>068-071-171115- /O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210317T1500Z/ La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- 402 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The heavy snow has ended, with only periodic light snow expected today. $$ COZ094-171800- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Eastern Las Animas County- 402 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Las Animas County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. 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. && $$ COZ099-171800- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 402 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Baca County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ074-075-171500- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210317T1500Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- 402 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. 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. && $$ COZ088-171800- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- 402 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Western Las Animas County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ093-097-098-171800- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- 402 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bent, Otero, and Prowers Counties. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$
128 WWUS45 KPUB 171321 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 721 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 COZ094-099-171430- /O.CAN.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 721 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The heavy snow has ended, with strong northerly winds supporting only patchy blowing snow this morning. $$ COZ074-075-171430- /O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210317T1500Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- 721 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The heavy snow has ended, with strong northerly winds supporting only patchy blowing snow this morning. $$ COZ088-171430- /O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- 721 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The heavy snow has ended, with strong northerly winds supporting only patchy blowing snow this morning. $$ COZ093-097-098-171430- /O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- 721 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The heavy snow has ended, with strong northerly winds supporting only patchy blowing snow this morning. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 9:36 PM MDT | Winter Storm Warning | PUB | Alamosa, Chaffee, Costilla, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano and 3 more | 34 hr |
| Mar 15, 9:36 PM MDT | Winter Weather Advisory | PUB | Bent, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, Fremont, Mineral and 6 more | 34 hr |
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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.