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Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS Pueblo, CO

February 12, 202120 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this winter storm watch at Feb 12, 2021, 4:01 AM MST for 20 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Feb 13, 2021, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2021, 4:01 AM MST (11:01 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 13, 2021, 3:55 AM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Alamosa County, CO, Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Chaffee County, CO, Conejos County, CO, Costilla 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, Mineral County, CO, Otero County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO, Saguache County, CO, Teller County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:02 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 00:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 249 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 00:00Z on 2021-02-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2021-02-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 200 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
980 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
200 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
498 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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WWUS45 KPUB 121101
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
401 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

COZ095>099-121915-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
401 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches possible.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will likely be the coldest airmass in
  several years.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

Wear proper clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

COZ068-073-075-121915-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
401 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  feet possible in the eastern San Juan Mountains, and 8 to 16 
  inches possible in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Winds could 
  gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet, and Sangre
  de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
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WWUS45 KPUB 121901
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1201 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

COZ095>099-130315-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1201 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches, with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will likely be the coldest airmass 
  in several years.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

COZ068-073-075-130315-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
1201 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 
  feet possible in the eastern San Juan Mountains, and 8 to 16 
  inches possible in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Winds could 
  gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet, and 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
705 
WWUS45 KPUB 121943
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1243 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

COZ095>099-130345-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WC.Y.0001.210213T0600Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1243 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
MST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 
  4 to 8 inches possible.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Prowers, Bent and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 
  11 AM MST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

COZ084>089-093-094-130345-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WC.Y.0001.210213T0600Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
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-
1243 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
MST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 
  3 to 6 inches possible.

* WHERE...El Paso, Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas, Crowley and Otero
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 
  11 AM MST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

COZ072-074-078>080-083-130345-
/O.EXA.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
1243 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches, with as much as a foot possible above 10000 feet.

* WHERE...the Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, the Wet Mountain
  Valley and Eastern Fremont County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

COZ068-073-075-130345-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
1243 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 
  feet possible in the eastern San Juan Mountains, and 8 to 16 
  inches possible in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Winds could 
  gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet, and 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
497 
WWUS45 KPUB 122214
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
314 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

COZ068-130615-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
314 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 5 PM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible,
  especially over Wolf Creek Pass. Patchy blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

COZ058-060-061-066-130615-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WW.Y.0008.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
314 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 5 PM
MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Mosquito and Eastern Sawatch Range above 11000
  feet, the La Garita Mountains above 10000 feet, and western
  Chaffee County above 9000 feet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

COZ095>099-130615-
/O.CON.KPUB.WC.Y.0001.210213T0600Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
314 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM MST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 
  4 to 8 inches possible.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Prowers, Bent and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 
  11 AM MST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

COZ084>089-093-094-130615-
/O.CON.KPUB.WC.Y.0001.210213T0600Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
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-
314 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM MST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 
  3 to 6 inches possible.

* WHERE...El Paso, Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas, Crowley and 
  Otero Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 
  11 AM MST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

COZ073-075-130615-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
314 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

COZ072-074-078>080-083-130615-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
314 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches, with as much as a foot possible above 10000 feet.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains below 11000 feet, the 
  Wet Mountains, the Wet Mountain Valley and Eastern Fremont 
  County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
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WWUS45 KPUB 130453
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
953 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

COZ068-131300-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
953 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO
5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible,
  especially over Wolf Creek Pass. Patchy blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

COZ095>099-131300-
/O.CON.KPUB.WC.Y.0001.210213T0600Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
953 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4
  to 8 inches possible.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Baca, and Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Monday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through 
  Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

COZ084>089-093-094-131300-
/O.CON.KPUB.WC.Y.0001.210213T0600Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
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-
953 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3
  to 6 inches possible.

* WHERE...El Paso, Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas, Crowley and Otero
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Monday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through 
  Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

COZ058-060-061-066-131300-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0008.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
953 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY
TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Mosquito and Eastern Sawatch Ranges 11000 Feet,
  the La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet, and Western Chaffee
  County Above 9000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

COZ073-075-131300-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
953 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet. 

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

COZ072-074-078>080-083-131300-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
953 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches, with as much as a foot possible above 10000 feet.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo mountains below 11000 feet, the Wet
  Mountains and the Wet Mountain Valley and eastern Fremont County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills
  as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin 
  in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
019 
WWUS45 KPUB 131055
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
355 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

COZ068-131900-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
355 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 
  feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over Wolf Creek Pass
  and Cumbres Pass. Patchy blowing snow could significantly 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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

&&

$$

COZ095>099-131900-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0008.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
355 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. For the Wind Chill
  Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below
  zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this 
  afternoon to 5 PM MST Sunday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 
  until 11 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold 
  wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 10 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

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

&&

$$

COZ084>089-093-094-131900-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0008.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
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-
355 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...The Interstate 25 corridor and portions of the eastern
  plains. 

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this 
  afternoon to 5 PM MST Sunday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 
  until 11 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

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

&&

$$

COZ073-075-131900-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0008.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
355 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 12 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet 
  and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 10 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.

&&

$$

COZ072-074-078>080-083-131900-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0002.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0008.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
355 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Wet Mountains, the
  Wet Mountain Valley and eastern Fremont County. 

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Sunday.

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

&&

$$

COZ058-060-061-066-131900-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0008.210214T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
355 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Western Mosquito and Eastern Sawatch Ranges 11000 
  Feet, the La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet, and Western 
  Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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
Feb 11, 10:36 PM MSTDense Fog AdvisoryPUBHuerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo5 hr
Feb 12, 12:43 PM MSTWind Chill AdvisoryPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 4 more4 days
Feb 12, 3:14 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningPUBAlamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla and 10 more48 hr
Feb 12, 3:14 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPUBAlamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Costilla, Crowley and 14 more48 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.