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Winter Storm Watch 5, NWS Pueblo, CO

March 15, 202110 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this winter storm watch at Mar 15, 2021, 3:56 AM MDT for 10 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Mar 16, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 15, 2021, 3:56 AM MDT (09:56 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 16, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Mar 16, 2021, 10:38 AM MDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Alamosa County, CO, Baca County, CO, Chaffee County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Custer County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Saguache County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:00 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, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 272 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 2021-03-15Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2021-03-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 193 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
575 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
193 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
395 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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WWUS45 KPUB 150956
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
356 AM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

COZ073>075-079-080-151800-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.A.0005.210316T1800Z-210317T1400Z/
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 Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
356 AM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet,
  Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 7500 Feet, and the Wet
  Mountains Above 6300 Feet.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
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WWUS45 KPUB 151611
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1011 AM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

COZ072-076>078-087-088-094-099-160015-
/O.EXA.KPUB.WS.A.0005.210316T1800Z-210317T1400Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1011 AM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7
  inches possible over the lower elevations, 5 to 10 inches over
  the higher elevations. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...the Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Wet
  Mountain Valley, Central Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas and Baca
  Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could
  greatly reduce visibility, especially along Interstate 25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

COZ073>075-079-080-160015-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0005.210316T1800Z-210317T1400Z/
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 Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1011 AM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could
  greatly reduce visibility, especially over La Veta Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
084 
WWUS45 KPUB 152057
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
257 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

COZ072>080-087-088-094-099-160500-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0005.210316T1800Z-210317T1400Z/
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-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
257 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9
  inches possible over the lower elevations, 1 to 2 feet over the
  higher elevations. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet
  Mountain Valley, central Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas and Baca
  Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could
  greatly reduce visibility, especially along Interstate 25 and
  Highway 160 from Springfield to La Veta Pass. Heavy, wet snow
  could bring down power lines and tree limbs. Be prepared for
  power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
884 
WWUS45 KPUB 160336
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
936 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

COZ072>075-078>080-087-161145-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0005.210316T1800Z-210317T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0005.210316T1800Z-210317T1500Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
936 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain
  Valley, and Upper Huerfano River Basin.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

COZ088-094-161145-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0005.210316T1800Z-210317T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0005.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-
936 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO NOON MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 
  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Las Animas County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

COZ076-077-161145-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0005.210316T1800Z-210317T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.210316T1800Z-210317T1500Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
936 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, Western and
  Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ083-161145-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.210316T1800Z-210317T1500Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
936 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Fremont County.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ086-093-097-098-161145-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
936 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO NOON
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Pueblo, Otero, Bent, and Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ099-161145-
/O.EXT.KPUB.WS.A.0005.210317T0600Z-210317T1800Z/
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
936 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Baca County.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. Strong winds 
  could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
816 
WWUS45 KPUB 161041
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
441 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

COZ072>075-078>080-087-161845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.210316T1800Z-210317T1500Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
441 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 17
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain
  Valley, and Upper Huerfano River Basin.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

COZ088-094-161845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-
441 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 
  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Las Animas County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

COZ076-077-083-161845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.210316T1800Z-210317T1500Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
441 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, Western and
  Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet, Eastern Fremont County.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ086-093-097-098-161845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
441 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Pueblo, Otero, Bent, and Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ099-161845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0005.210317T0600Z-210317T1800Z/
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
441 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Baca County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause tree 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
225 
WWUS45 KPUB 161638
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

COZ094-170045-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.W.0005.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-
1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Las Animas County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to impossible. Blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility and strong north winds will
  produce strong cross winds, especially for travelers on Highway
  160. Power outages may be possible along with damage to trees
  and utilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

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

&&

$$

COZ099-170045-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0005.210317T0600Z-210317T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.210317T0600Z-210317T1800Z/
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds 
  gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Baca County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to impossible. Blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility and strong north winds will
  produce strong cross winds, especially for travelers on Highway
  160. Power outages may be possible along with damage to trees
  and utilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

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

&&

$$

COZ072>075-078>080-087-170045-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.210316T1800Z-210317T1500Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 17
  inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet 
  Mountain Valley, and Upper Huerfano River Basin.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Travel will be
  hazardous over La Veta Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

COZ088-170045-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...western Las Animas County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute, especially on
  Interstate 25. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

COZ066>068-071-170045-
/O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.210316T1800Z-210317T1500Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...the La Garita Mountains, the Eastern San Juan Mountains
  and Southern San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The heaviest snow
  will occur on the San Luis Valley edges. Reduced visibility will
  be the main concern for travelers across the region.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

COZ076-077-083-170045-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.210316T1800Z-210317T1500Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Fremont County.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

COZ086-093-097-098-170045-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0015.210317T0000Z-210317T1800Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
1038 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches
  with the highest totals south of Highway 50. Winds gusting as 
  high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Pueblo, Otero, Bent, and Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the morning commute, including strong cross winds on
  Highway 50. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

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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.