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Winter Storm Warning 11, NWS Pueblo, CO

December 13, 2021Conejos County, Mineral County, Rio Grande County, Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this winter storm warning at Dec 13, 2021, 3:17 PM MST for Conejos County, Mineral County, Rio Grande County, Colorado. It took effect at Dec 14, 2021, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 21 hr. 3 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
Dec 13, 2021, 3:17 PM MST (22:17 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 14, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 2:13 PM MST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Conejos County, CO, Mineral County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 230 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:20 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
Dec 14, 11:10 PM MSTSNOW 1Creede, CO
Dec 15, 8:11 AM MSTSNOW 1Creede, COACCUMULATION SINCE MIDNIGHT.
Dec 15, 9:38 AM MSTSNOW 91 Se Wolf Creek Pass, CO

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 253 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, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-12-13Temperature 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, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-12-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 337 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1744 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
337 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
453 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

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699 
WWUS45 KPUB 132217
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
317 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

COZ068-140630-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0011.211215T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0011.211215T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
317 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 5 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 
  18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel over high mountain roadways, including Wolf
  Creek and Cumbres Passes, could be very dangerous to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility,
  with whiteout conditions possible at times. Very strong winds 
  could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low 
  as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-067-140630-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.211215T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-
317 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 5 PM
MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...La Garita Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern
  San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds 
  could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
664 
WWUS45 KPUB 140556
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1056 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

COZ068-141400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.211215T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1056 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO
5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 18
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel over high mountain roadways, including Wolf
  Creek and Cumbres Passes, could be very dangerous to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility,
  with whiteout conditions possible at times. Very strong winds 
  could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low 
  as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-067-141400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.211215T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-
1056 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO
5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...La Garita Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern
  San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds
  could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
011 
WWUS45 KPUB 141057
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
357 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

COZ068-141900-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.211215T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
357 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 
  18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel over high mountain roadways, including Wolf
  Creek and Cumbres Passes, could be very dangerous to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility,
  with whiteout conditions possible at times. Very strong winds
  could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low
  as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
  little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ058-060-061-072>075-141900-
/O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.211215T0600Z-211216T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
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-
357 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph.

* WHERE...the Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges in the Central
  Mountains, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds 
  could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ066-067-141900-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.211215T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-
357 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...La Garita Mountains, the Upper Rio Grande Valley and 
  Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds 
  could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$
316 
WWUS45 KPUB 141856
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1156 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

COZ068-150300-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.211215T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1156 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 
  18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel over high mountain roadways, including Wolf 
  Creek and Cumbres Passes, could be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility, with whiteout conditions possible at times. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-067-150300-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.211215T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-
1156 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...La Garita Mountains, the Upper Rio Grande Valley and 
  Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds 
  could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ058-060-061-072>075-150300-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.211215T0600Z-211216T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
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-
1156 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph.

* WHERE...The Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges in the Central 
  Mountains, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing 
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds 
  could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
343 
WWUS45 KPUB 150201
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
701 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

COZ068-151015-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
701 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 20 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 95 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. 
  The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-067-151015-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-
701 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 85 mph.

* WHERE...La Garita Mountains, the Upper Rio Grande Valley and
  Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds
  could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
  30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ058-060-061-072>075-151015-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.211215T0600Z-211216T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
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-
701 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 85 mph.

* WHERE...The Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges in the Central 
  Mountains, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds
  could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
203 
WWUS45 KPUB 151114
WSWPUB

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

COZ068-151915-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
414 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 8
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 85 mph. The strongest winds
  will occur this morning. 

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-067-151915-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-
414 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 80 mph.

* WHERE...La Garita Mountains, the Upper Rio Grande Valley and 
  Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ058-060-061-072>075-151915-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
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-
414 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 95 mph.

* WHERE...The Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges in the Central 
  Mountains, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

Hodanish
093 
WWUS45 KPUB 151855
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1155 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

COZ068-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass
1155 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 85 mph. The strongest winds 
  will occur this morning. 

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-067-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-
Including the cities of North Pass, South Fork, and Creede
1155 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 80 mph. 

* WHERE...La Garita Mountains, the Upper Rio Grande Valley and 
  Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet. 

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ058-060-061-072>075-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
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-
Including the cities of Climax, Bonanza, Alpine, Granite, 
St Elmo, La Veta Pass, Poncha Pass, Blanca Peak, Cuchara, 
Stonewall, Weston, and Spanish Peaks
1155 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 95 mph. 

* WHERE...The Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges in the Central 
  Mountains, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. 

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 

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.

&&

$$
554 
WWUS45 KPUB 152113
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
213 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

COZ068-152215-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass
213 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Diminishing snow showers over the area will continue but only
result in light accumulations of up to 2 additional inches.

$$

COZ066-067-152215-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-
Including the cities of North Pass, South Fork, and Creede
213 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Diminishing snow showers over the area will continue but only
result in light accumulations of an additional trace to 1 inch.

$$

COZ058-060-061-072>075-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
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-
Including the cities of Climax, Bonanza, Alpine, Granite, 
St Elmo, La Veta Pass, Poncha Pass, Blanca Peak, Cuchara, 
Stonewall, Weston, and Spanish Peaks
213 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 95 mph. 

* WHERE...The Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges in the Central 
  Mountains, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. 

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 12, 5:00 PM MSTFire Weather WatchPUBBaca, Bent, Kiowa, Las Animas, Prowers23 hr
Dec 13, 3:58 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchPUBAlamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla and 13 more24 hr
Dec 13, 4:01 AM MSTWinter Storm WatchPUBConejos, Mineral, Rio Grande11 hr
Dec 13, 4:07 AM MSTFire Weather WatchPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas and 3 more24 hr
Dec 13, 3:17 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPUBAlamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, Fremont and 6 more50 hr
Dec 13, 3:39 PM MSTRed Flag WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Kiowa, Las Animas, Prowers26 hr

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Winter Storm Warnings in Colorado, 2021Every winter storm warning 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.