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Winter Storm Watch 7, NWS Pueblo, CO

March 22, 20216 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this winter storm watch at Mar 22, 2021, 2:57 PM MDT for 6 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Mar 23, 2021, 3:00 PM MDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 22, 2021, 2:57 PM MDT (20:57 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2021, 3:00 PM MDT
Expired
Mar 23, 2021, 3:55 AM MDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Conejos County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Mineral County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 171 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:58 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

Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 310 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 2021-03-22Temperature 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 2021-03-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -1 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1472 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-9 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

748 
WWUS45 KPUB 222057
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
257 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

COZ074-075-230500-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.A.0007.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
257 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR TODAY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 
  11000 Feet and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 
  Feet Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

COZ087-088-094-222200-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-
257 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Only light snow or flurries are expected for the remainder of the
day. 

$$

COZ066-230500-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WW.Y.0017.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
257 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 6 PM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet County.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

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

&&

$$

COZ072-073-079-080-230500-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WW.Y.0017.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
257 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 6 PM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 
  11000 Feet, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 
  Feet, Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet and Wet 
  Mountains Above 10000 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 6 PM 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...

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.

&&

$$

COZ068-230500-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.A.0007.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
257 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

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

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
207 
WWUS45 KPUB 230513
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1113 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

COZ066-231315-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0017.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1113 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO
6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

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

&&

$$

COZ072-073-079-080-231315-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0017.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1113 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO
6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and
  11000 Feet, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000
  Feet, Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet and Wet
  Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 6 PM 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...

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.

&&

$$

COZ068-074-075-231315-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0007.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
1113 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 
  15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Southern 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet and 
  Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

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

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
176 
WWUS45 KPUB 230955
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
355 AM MDT Tue Mar 23 2021

COZ074-075-231800-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0007.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0007.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
355 AM MDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15
  inches over the peaks and eastern slopes with lighter amounts on
  the western slopes. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

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

&&

$$

COZ088-231800-
/O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0017.210324T0000Z-210325T0000Z/
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
355 AM MDT Tue Mar 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches
  generally along and west of I-25. Lighter amounts expected east
  of I-25.

* WHERE...Western Las Animas County.

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

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

&&

$$

COZ068-231800-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0007.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0017.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
355 AM MDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

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

&&

$$

COZ067-231800-
/O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0017.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-
355 AM MDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

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

&&

$$

COZ058-060-061-231800-
/O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0017.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
355 AM MDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range above 11000 feet, Eastern Sawatch
  Mountains above 11000 feet, and Western Chaffee County above
  9000 feet.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills 
  as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.


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.

&&

$$

COZ066-231800-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0017.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
355 AM MDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 12 
  inches.

* WHERE...La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

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

&&

$$

COZ072-073-079-080-231800-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0017.210323T2100Z-210325T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
355 AM MDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 12 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 22, 2:57 PM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryPUBAlamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, El Paso and 8 more51 hr

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Winter Storm Watches in Colorado, 2021Every winter storm watch 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.