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Blowing Dust Advisory 1, NWS Pueblo, CO

December 15, 202113 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this blowing dust advisory at Dec 15, 2021, 9:59 AM MST for 13 counties in Colorado. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 15, 2021, 9:59 AM MST (16:59 UTC)
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 4:00 PM MST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Crowley County, CO, Custer County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Otero County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Teller County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:01 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 5.0 hours before the alert went out and 208 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 2021-12-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-12-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 194 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2403 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
85 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
194 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
264 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

537 
WWUS75 KPUB 151659
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
959 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

COZ086-089-093-160000-
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/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-Crowley County-
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
959 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with
  gusts up to 80 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, areas with visibility
  between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet, Crowley 
  County and La Junta Vicinity/Otero County Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 2 PM MST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ083-085-160000-
/O.NEW.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.211215T1700Z-211215T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
959 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts up to 75 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility 
  between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County and 
  Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart 
  Range Below 7400 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 2 PM MST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-094>099-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
959 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Southeast Colorado Plains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-078>080-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
959 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 95 mph.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, the Wet Mountain 
  Range, and the Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ076-077-081-082-084-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
959 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected. The winds have the potential to be quite strong on 
  the east slopes of the Rampart range and Pikes Peak.

* WHERE...Fremont, Teller and El Paso Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-151900-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211215T1900Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
959 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
033 
WWUS75 KPUB 151739
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

COZ086-089-093-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211215T2100Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-Crowley County-
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts up to 80 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, areas with 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing 
  dust expected.

* WHERE...Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet, Crowley 
  County and La Junta Vicinity/Otero County Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 2 PM MST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ098-099-160000-
/O.EXA.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211215T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with
  gusts up to 75 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, areas with visibility
  between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County and Springfield 
  Vicinity/Baca County Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 2 PM MST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ083-085-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211215T2100Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts up to 75 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility 
  between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County and 
  Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart 
  Range Below 7400 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 2 PM MST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-094>097-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Southeast Colorado Plains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-078>080-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 95 mph.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, the Wet Mountain 
  Range, and the Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ076-077-081-082-084-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected. The winds have the potential to be quite strong on 
  the east slopes of the Rampart range and Pikes Peak.

* WHERE...Fremont, Teller and El Paso Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-151900-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211215T1900Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1039 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
654 
WWUS75 KPUB 151821
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1121 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

COZ087-088-094>097-160000-
/O.EXB.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211215T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
1121 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with
  gusts up to 80 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, areas with 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing 
  dust.

* WHERE...Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 
  7500 Feet, Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 
  7500 Feet, Eastern Las Animas County, Western Kiowa County, 
  Eastern Kiowa County and Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ086-089-093-098-099-160000-
/O.EXT.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211215T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-Crowley County-
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1121 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts up to 80 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, areas with 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing 
  dust expected.

* WHERE...Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet, Crowley 
  County and La Junta Vicinity/Otero County Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ084-160000-
/O.EXB.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211215T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
1121 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with
  gusts up to 80 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, areas with 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing 
  dust.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range 
  Below 7500 Feet County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ083-085-160000-
/O.EXT.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211215T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
1121 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with
  gusts up to 75 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, areas with visibility
  between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County and 
  Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart 
  Range Below 7400 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-078>080-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
1121 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 95 mph.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, the Wet Mountain 
  Range, and the Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ076-077-081-082-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
1121 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected. The winds have the potential to be quite strong on 
  the east slopes of the Rampart range and Pikes Peak.

* WHERE...Fremont, Teller and El Paso Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-151930-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211215T1900Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1121 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
829 
WWUS75 KPUB 151834
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1134 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

COZ069>071-151945-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211215T1900Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1134 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MST TODAY...

West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph will
continue through mid afternoon, then winds will gradually 
decrease to 10 to 20 mph by early evening. 

$$

COZ089-093>099-160000-
/O.UPG.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211215T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.DU.W.0003.211215T1834Z-211215T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Crowley County-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-
1134 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts up to 75 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility 
  less than one quarter mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Crowley County, La Junta Vicinity/Otero County, 
  Eastern Las Animas County, Western Kiowa County, Eastern Kiowa 
  County, Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County, Lamar 
  Vicinity/Prowers County and Springfield Vicinity/Baca County 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel 
  will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Damaging 
  winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power 
  outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as
far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all
the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember,
Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ086>088-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211215T2300Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
1134 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts up to 80 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, areas with 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing 
  dust expected.

* WHERE...Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet, Crowley 
  County and La Junta Vicinity/Otero County Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ083>085-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211215T2300Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
1134 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts up to 80 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, areas with 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing 
  dust.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range 
  Below 7500 Feet County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-078>080-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
1134 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 95 mph.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, the Wet Mountain 
  Range, and the Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ076-077-081-082-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
1134 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected. The winds have the potential to be quite strong on 
  the east slopes of the Rampart range and Pikes Peak.

* WHERE...Fremont, Teller and El Paso Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this blowing dust advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Pueblo, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blowing dust advisory went out at Dec 15, 9:37 AM MST, 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 15, 9:37 AM MST, 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
937 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

.UPDATE...
Issued at 937 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

HRRR and high resolution FV3 are indicating very strong winds
developing in the Pikes Peak/Colorado Springs region by around 10
to 11AM. High resolution models have wind gusts around 90 mph over
Colorado Springs. Models can have difficulties pinpointing the
exact location of the high winds. But, models clearly indicate
wind gusts of 60 to 70 knots in the Colorado Springs region, with
some areas having wind gusts to 90 knots. --PGW--

UPDATE Issued at 856 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

Adjusted PoPs and increased them over the eastern plains due to
the squall line remaining persistent all the way to the KS border.
-Stewey

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 338 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...High Impact Wind Storm will bring high risk of extreme fire
danger along with damaging wind potential and dangerous blowing
dust...

Currently...

Winds were ramping up across the region at 3 am, mainly south of
US50. Per water vapor imagery, a "bowling ball" of a trough was
located over NE AZ and was progressing steadily east-northeast. A
line of solid convection (CGs indicated) was located over the
western slope, generally at the longitude of KGJT. It was quite mild
over the region, with ambient temps in the 40s and 50s across the
plains, 30s in the larger valleys and 20s mtns.

Today...

High res guidance continues to indicate a very strong wind field
associated with this short wave moving across the region. Widespread
75 to 100 mph SURFACE winds are shown across the Sangre De Cristo
mtns, the Wet mtns and the east slopes of the Rampart range. A large
majority of the 700 mb windfield over the region this morning is in
the 80 to 95 mph range. There is a very good chance that as the
squall moves across the area this morning, very strong winds will be
associated with it, with gusts in the 80 mph range possible. The
winds will remain strong throughout the morning and early afternoon
and slowly decrease later this afternoon.

As for squall passage, expect the squall to be located along the
backbone of the CONTDVD around 13 UTC (6 AM), the San Luis Valley,
Sangre De Cristo mtns around 14 UTC (7 AM), The I-25 corridor at 15
UTC (8 AM), and out near the Longitude of KLHX by 9 AM. Very strong
winds may occur with this squall as any precip will evaporate with
it and this will help bring the stronger winds down to the surface.

Fire weather conditions will only get worse as the morning
progresses as dwpts in the 30s and U20s early this morning will fall
into the single digits by noontime across most of the plains.
Although ambient temps will be cool today, RH values will likely
fall into the 12-17% range by early afternoon. With the strong
damaging winds, I expect we will see some powerlines come down due
to the strong winds, and this may lead to fire starts across the
area.

Another major concern will be intense dust plumes lofted by the
strong winds which will reduce visibility to near zero at times
across all of the plains. I anticipate we will need to issue short
term DUST STORM WARNINGS for parts of the region later this AM.

Large vehicles are strongly discouraged from traveling today,
especially along N-S highways.

As for snow in the mtns, once the trough axis moves through I expect
the snow will rapidly decrease, especially over the southwest mtns
and the Sangres. Snow will linger into the afternoon across the
central mtns but should end by later in the afternoon.

By late afternoon winds will diminish across the region.

Tonight...

Winds will significantly diminish by early evening, with some gusty
winds possible on the east slopes of the southern mtns. Temps tonite
will fall into the upper 10s to L20s on the plains and single digits
across the mtns/valleys. Clear skies are anticipated.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday through Tuesday)
Issued at 338 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

There is good agreement among the operational solutions early this
morning, and ensemble spreads are low. This leads to higher
confidence through the extended period, with models converging on
a drier solution for much of the period.

Thursday into Friday...a baggy upper trough is forecast to slowly
move southeast across Colorado. Breezy conditions are expected
across the region Thursday, with spotty near critical fire weather
conditions over the Plains. Cooler temperatures will help keep
humidity values slightly elevated, with values hovering around 15
percent. Afternoon highs on Thursday will top out in the upper 40s
to mid 50s across the lower elevations. Along the Continental
Divide, snow will develop by Thursday afternoon, and prevail into
Friday morning. At this time, snowfall looks light, with an inch
or two possible, mainly north of Cottonwood Pass. Snow should come
to an end by Friday afternoon as the upper system slowly moves
away from the area, and upper ridging begins to shift east into
the state. Afternoon highs in the 40s to mid 50s are expected on
Friday afternoon.

Saturday into Monday...upper level ridging will shift east across
Colorado for the weekend, into early next week. Dry conditions are
expected to prevail. Temperatures will remain cool on Saturday
behind a cold front that arrives during the early morning hours.
Highs will only reach into the 40s. By Saturday, temperatures are
expected to warm, with mid to upper 50s across the Plains. These
temperatures will continue into Monday.

Tuesday and Wednesday...the upper pattern becomes more zonal for
early the middle next week. Snow chances look to increase along
the Continental Divide with accumulating snow possible. Wind will
also be on the increase, with some signals indicating another
round of gusty winds, and possible fire weather concerns. With the
breezy conditions, temperatures look to warm into the lower 60s.
Mozley

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday morning)
Issued at 338 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...VERY STRONG WINDS WILL OCCUR TODAY...

An intense short wave will move across the TAF sites this morning,
This system will bring VERY STRONG westerly winds to all the TAF
sites this morning and early afternoon, with winds gradually
decreasing later this afternoon. An intense squall will move across
KALS around 14 UTC this morning and 15-16 UTC at KCOS and KPUB.
Intense, but brief snow will be possible at KALS with the squall
passage, and a mix of precip will be possible at KCOS and KPUB. Some
accumulation will be possible at KALS but KPUB and KCOS should not
see any accumulations of snow (if it snows at all). After the squall
goes by, strong westerly winds will continue for several hours with
gusts in teh 45 to 60 knt range possible. Stronger gusts may be
associated with the squall boundary. Brief IFR conditions will be
possible with the squall line due to heavy precip and low cigs.

Winds will gradually decrease by later this afternoon with much
lighter winds by evening.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Warning until 5 PM MST this afternoon for COZ072>089-
093>099.

Red Flag Warning until 5 PM MST this afternoon for COZ226>237.

Winter Weather Advisory until 5 PM MST this afternoon for COZ058-
060-061-066-067-072>075.

High Wind Warning until noon MST today for COZ069>071.

Winter Storm Warning until 5 PM MST this afternoon for COZ068.

&&

UPDATE...PGW
SHORT TERM...HODANISH
LONG TERM...MOZLEY
AVIATION...HODANISH
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 15, 4:09 AM MST, 5 hours 50 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
409 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

COZ058>089-093>099-161115-
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-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
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-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-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-
409 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A powerful Pacific storm system will move over the state today. This
system will bring very strong winds to most of the region through
mid afternoon. Winds could gusts as high as 80 to 90 mph over all of
the region. These winds will be capable of causing wind damage to
structures, along with significant tree damage.

The strong winds combined with lowering humidity values will cause
extreme fire weather conditions over the plains today. Any fire
which may start will spread very rapidly. If a fire starts near you,
you may have only minutes to evacuate your location. Powerlines
being blown down will have the potential to start fires.

Intense areas of blowing dust are also expected. This dust will
reduce the visibility to zero at times over the plains. This dust
will also cause breathing problems for some folks.

Travel will be difficult due to the strong westerly winds. High
profile vehicles will be prone to being tipped over due to the
intense winds.

A snow squall will move across the mountains and valleys early this
morning, and this squall will likely reduce visibility to near zero
as it moves across the region. When the squall reaches the plains,
precipitation with it will decrease, and temperatures will be
warmer. However, evaporating precipitation within the strong mid
level wind fields may bring very strong winds down to the surface.

Heavy snow over the mountains this morning will end late this
morning or early afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Light snow is expected along the Continental Divide Thursday into
Friday. An inch or two of snow accumulations is possible, mainly
north of Cottonwood Pass. Better chances for snow along the
Continental Divide are possible Tuesday and Wednesday.

Spotty, near critical fire weather conditions are possible on the
Plains Thursday afternoon due to gusty winds and humidity values
nearing 15 percent.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will be
needed today across the entire region.

34/88

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 15, 9:40 AM MST, 19 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
940 AM MST WED DEC 15 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0854 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 9 NNW WOODLAND PARK     39.11N 105.14W
12/15/2021  M64 MPH          TELLER             CO   MESONET

            MESONET STATION HACC2 MANCHESTER.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 15, 9:42 AM MST, 17 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
942 AM MST WED DEC 15 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0928 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 4 SE STONINGTON         37.27N 102.13W
12/15/2021  M65 MPH          BACA               CO   MESONET

            MESONET STATION DW6957 WALSH.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 15, 9:43 AM MST, 16 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
943 AM MST WED DEC 15 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0926 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 6 ESE WESTON            37.09N 104.92W
12/15/2021  M65 MPH          LAS ANIMAS         CO   MESONET

            MESONET STATION CUHC2 BOSQUE.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 15, 9:45 AM MST, 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
945 AM MST WED DEC 15 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0905 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SSW CANON CITY        38.44N 105.24W
12/15/2021  M89 MPH          FREMONT            CO   EMERGENCY MNGR

&&

GH
Local storm report, Dec 15, 9:55 AM MST, 4 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
955 AM MST WED DEC 15 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0934 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SW SWISSVALE          38.44N 105.96W
12/15/2021  M74 MPH          FREMONT            CO   MESONET

            MESONET STATION BEKC2 BEAR CREEK.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 15, 9:57 AM MST, 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
957 AM MST WED DEC 15 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0956 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG PUEBLO                  38.30N 104.62W
12/15/2021                   PUEBLO             CO   PUBLIC

            PHOTO OFF A DOWNED TREE IN A FRONT LAWN IN
            PUEBLO ON TWITTER.

&&

MG

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 15, 6:02 AM MSTSnow Squall WarningPUBAlamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, Saguache43 min
Dec 15, 7:01 AM MSTSnow Squall WarningPUBLas Animas44 min
Dec 15, 7:11 AM MSTDust Storm WarningPUBPueblo49 min
Dec 15, 7:22 AM MSTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatPUBCrowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo23 min
Dec 15, 8:30 AM MSTSnow Squall WarningPUBEl Paso45 min
Dec 15, 9:04 AM MSTDust Storm WarningPUBCrowley, El Paso, Pueblo26 min
Dec 15, 9:27 AM MSTDust Storm WarningPUBBent, Crowley, El Paso, Kiowa, Otero, Pueblo63 min
Dec 15, 11:34 AM MSTBlowing Dust WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero and 1 more4 hr

Nearby

Blowing Dust Advisories in Colorado, 2021Every blowing dust advisory in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.