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Winter Storm Warning 13, NWS Pueblo, CO

October 27, 2022Costilla County, Huerfano County, Las Animas County, Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this winter storm warning at Oct 27, 2022, 3:59 AM MDT for Costilla County, Huerfano County, Las Animas County, Colorado. It took effect at Oct 27, 2022, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 1 report 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
Oct 27, 2022, 3:59 AM MDT (09:59 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 27, 2022, 9:00 AM MDT
Expired
Oct 28, 2022, 12:00 AM MDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Costilla County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 127 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:04 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
Oct 27, 6:00 PM MDTSNOW 103 N Cuchara, CODELAYED REPORT FROM MEDIA.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 00:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 309 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, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 00:00Z on 2022-10-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 00:00Z on 2022-10-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 60 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
4907 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
123 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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080 
WWUS45 KPUB 270959
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
359 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

COZ074-075-271800-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.221027T1500Z-221028T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0013.221027T1500Z-221028T1200Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
359 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 14
  inches with the heaviest accumulations above 10000 feet. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon could
  cause intense snowfall rates up to around 2 inches per hour
  which could cause rapidly deteriorating travel conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-068-271800-
/O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
359 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...La Garita and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon could
  cause locally intense snowfall rates and poor travel conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ061-271800-
/O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0000Z/
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
359 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

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

&&

$$

COZ072-271800-
/O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.221027T1200Z-221028T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
359 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and
  11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon could
  cause locally intense snowfall rates and rapidly deteriorating
  travel conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ079-271800-
/O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.221027T1500Z-221028T0600Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
359 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon could
  cause locally intense snowfall rates and rapidly deteriorating
  travel conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-271800-
/O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.221027T1600Z-221028T1200Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
359 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 7 inches
  with the heaviest falling to the west of I-25 and across the
  higher terrain south of Trinidad up to Raton Pass. 

* WHERE...Huerfano and western Las Animas counties including
  Walsenburg.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon could
  cause locally intense snowfall rates and rapidly deteriorating
  travel conditions along highway 160 and I-25 towards Raton Pass.

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>060-271800-
/O.EXT.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
359 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range Above 11000 Feet, central Lake
  county including Leadville, and Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above
  11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ073-271800-
/O.EXT.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.221027T1200Z-221028T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
359 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet 
  County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon could
  cause locally intense snowfall rates and rapidly deteriorating
  travel conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ080-271800-
/O.EXT.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.221027T1500Z-221028T0600Z/
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
359 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 
  inches.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon could
  cause locally intense snowfall rates and rapidly deteriorating
  travel conditions.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
021 
WWUS45 KPUB 271500
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
900 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

COZ074-075-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221028T1200Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
900 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  14 inches with the heaviest accumulations above 10000 feet. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon 
  could cause intense snowfall rates up to around 2 inches per 
  hour which could cause rapidly deteriorating travel conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-068-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
900 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...La Garita and eastern San Juan Mountains above 10000 
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon 
  could cause locally intense snowfall rates and poor travel 
  conditions.

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>061-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
900 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range above 11000 Feet, central Lake
  County including Leadville, eastern Sawatch Mountains above
  11000 Feet, and western Chaffee County between 9000 and 11000
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
900 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon 
  could cause locally intense snowfall rates and rapidly 
  deteriorating travel conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ079-080-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0600Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
900 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 9 
  inches.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon 
  could cause locally intense snowfall rates and rapidly 
  deteriorating travel conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.221027T1600Z-221028T1200Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
900 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 7 
  inches with the heaviest falling to the west of I-25 and 
  across the higher terrain south of Trinidad up to Raton Pass.

* WHERE...Huerfano and western Las Animas counties including 
  Walsenburg.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon could
  cause locally intense snowfall rates and rapidly deteriorating
  travel conditions along Highway 160 and I-25 towards Raton 
  Pass.

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.

&&

$$
249 
WWUS45 KPUB 272041
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
241 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

COZ074-075-280500-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221028T1200Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
241 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  14 inches with the heaviest accumulations above 10000 feet. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon 
  could cause intense snowfall rates up to around 2 inches per 
  hour which could cause rapidly deteriorating travel conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-068-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
241 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...La Garita and eastern San Juan Mountains above 10000 
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon 
  could cause locally intense snowfall rates and poor travel 
  conditions.

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>061-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
241 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range above 11000 Feet, central Lake 
  County including Leadville, eastern Sawatch Mountains above 
  11000 Feet, and western Chaffee County between 9000 and 11000 
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-079-080-280500-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0600Z/
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-
241 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon 
  could cause locally intense snowfall rates and rapidly 
  deteriorating travel conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-280500-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T1200Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
241 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 7 
  inches with the heaviest falling to the west of I-25 and 
  across the higher terrain south of Trinidad up to Raton Pass.

* WHERE...Huerfano and western Las Animas counties including 
  Walsenburg.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon 
  could cause locally intense snowfall rates and rapidly 
  deteriorating travel conditions along Highway 160 and I- 25 
  towards Raton Pass.

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.

&&

$$
647 
WWUS45 KPUB 272131
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
331 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

COZ058>061-272245-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
331 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall has begun to taper off across the area this afternoon,
and additional heavier snow accumulations are no longer
anticipated.

$$

COZ074-075-280545-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221028T1200Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
331 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  14 inches with the heaviest accumulations above 10000 feet. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon 
  could cause intense snowfall rates up to around 2 inches per 
  hour which could cause rapidly deteriorating travel conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-068-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
331 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...La Garita and eastern San Juan Mountains above 10000 
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon 
  could cause locally intense snowfall rates and poor travel 
  conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-079-080-280545-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0600Z/
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-
331 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon 
  could cause locally intense snowfall rates and rapidly 
  deteriorating travel conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-280545-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T1200Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
331 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 7 
  inches with the heaviest falling to the west of I-25 and 
  across the higher terrain south of Trinidad up to Raton Pass.

* WHERE...Huerfano and western Las Animas counties including 
  Walsenburg.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon 
  could cause locally intense snowfall rates and rapidly 
  deteriorating travel conditions along Highway 160 and I- 25 
  towards Raton Pass.

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.

&&

$$
412 
WWUS45 KPUB 280007
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
607 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

COZ066-068-280115-
/O.EXP.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0000Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
607 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Snow continues to diminish across the area, and thus the Winter
Weather Advisory has expired. Hazardous travel conditions may 
continue from earlier snow, and continued patchy blowing snow.

$$

COZ074-075-281200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221028T1200Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
607 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 5 to 9
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over the highest terrain
  and through mountain passes.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains at and above 7500
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday.

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

&&

$$

COZ072-073-079-080-280600-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0600Z/
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-
607 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over the highest terrain
  and through mountain passes.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains at and above 8500
  Feet, and Wet Mountains at and above 6300 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-281200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T1200Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
607 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches.

* WHERE...Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below
  7500 Feet and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below
  7500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Cohen/Riser
854 
WWUS45 KPUB 280239
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
839 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

COZ072-073-079-080-280345-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0600Z/
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-
839 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow has mostly diminished across the area, and thus the Winter 
Weather Advisory has been cancelled. Locally hazardous travel 
conditions may continue from earlier snow and continued patchy 
blowing snow.

$$

COZ088-280345-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T1200Z/
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
839 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow has mostly diminished across the area, and thus the Winter 
Weather Advisory has been cancelled. Locally hazardous travel 
conditions may continue from earlier snow and continued patchy 
blowing snow.

$$

COZ074-075-280600-
/O.EXT.KPUB.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221028T0600Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
839 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over the highest terrain
  and through mountain passes.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains at and above 7500
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

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

&&

$$

COZ087-280600-
/O.EXT.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0600Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
839 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch.

* WHERE...Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 
  7500 Feet County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Cohen/Riser
117 
WWUS45 KPUB 280546
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1146 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

COZ074-075-280700-
/O.EXP.KPUB.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221028T0600Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
1146 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

Any remaining snow will continue to diminish during the overnight
hours.

$$

COZ087-280700-
/O.EXP.KPUB.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-221028T0600Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
1146 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

Any remaining snow will continue to diminish during the overnight
hours.

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Pueblo, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Oct 26, 11:52 PM MDT, 4 hours 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 26, 11:52 PM MDT, 4 hours 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1152 PM MDT Wed Oct 26 2022

.UPDATE...
Issued at 911 PM MDT Wed Oct 26 2022

Added Lake County to the existing Winter Weather Advisory to
expire 12 PM MDT. Radar indicates increasing snow bands moving
into Lake County with accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected
through tomorrow. Locally heavier snowfall amounts may be
possible.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 314 PM MDT Wed Oct 26 2022

...A storm system will impact southeast Colorado with mountain snow
and colder temperatures from now through Friday morning...

Key messages:

1) Mountain snow over the central mountains today will begin to
increase in intensity through the night and move over the southern
mountains tomorrow afternoon through Friday morning.

2) Some of the snow showers over the higher peaks could be
locally heavy at times. Thundersnow will also be possible,
especially during the afternoon hours.

3) There will be areas of higher snowfall amounts possible over
areas of the the southern I-25 corridor tomorrow evening through
early Friday morning. Some snow will be possible for the northern
I- 25 corridor tomorrow morning as well.

4) A cold front will move through and provide much colder
temperatures for tomorrow. Lows tomorrow night could get down to
the single digits and below zero for a few locations in the higher
mountains valleys and the San Luis Valley.

Detailed discussion:

Currently...

A major shortwave trough with a closed low is continuing to advance
towards the region. Looking at radar imagery, this is currently
producing snow showers over the central mountains and this will
continue throughout the afternoon. as the mid level southwesterly
flow continues to advect more moisture ahead of the trough over the
area. There are some snow showers also beginning to form over the
northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, yet these are generally on the
light side. Temperatures have remained slightly below the seasonal
average for max temperatures today and clouds are increasing over
the western portion of the CWA and will continue to do so and expand
out over the majority of southeast Colorado. Winds have already
begin to increase out of the southwest over the higher elevations
and will continue to do so as the low pressure system nears the
region.

Tonight...

The U/L low will continue to advance towards the area and there will
be an associated cold front that will move though the CWA later in
the evening and through early tomorrow morning, which will advect in
much cooler temperatures behind it and increase winds out of the
north as it does. Some of these winds will become quite strong and
gusty over the plains, especially east of the northern I-25
corridor, where some gusts could exceed 50 mph for a few hours after
frontal passage early tomorrow morning. Temperatures will continue
to drop off after frontal passage and clouds will increase and lower
over the plains with some light accumulating snow possible over the
Palmer Divide area with upsloping possibly resulting in a couple of
inches on the northern facing slopes. Snow and rain will initially
mix for the Colorado Springs area, then should change over to all
snow by later in the morning with up to an inch possible.
Temperatures will continue to fall to right around the freezing mark
over the northern plains, and be generally in the teens and 20s for
high country.

Tomorrow through Friday morning...

Snow will eventually increase in intensity as the upper level low
propagates southeastward and allows an area of PVA with upper level
diffluence to move over the western half of the CWA. Due to enough
instability with CAPE anywhere between 200 and 400 J/kg, there could
be some thundersnow possible, mainly during the afternoon hours and
over the central mountains and Sangre de Cristo Mountains later in
the evening. These snow showers will continue to spread over the
Sangre de Cristo Mountains and become rather heavy at times as the
700 mb flow turns to the north-northeast and enhances isentropic
upgliding. The U/L low will pass over the Four Corners area and
continue to dive south into southern New Mexico, which will allow
for the mid to upper level flow to switch to a northeasterly
direction and weaken snow showers over the Central Mountains.
Surface winds shifting to the northeast will also allow for showers
below 5500 feet and snow showers above 5500 feet to become more
prevalent over the souther I-25 corridor area, Wet Mountains and the
southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, especially for the eastern
facing slopes. There could be some locally heavy snowfall with more
convective type showers developing over the southern Sangre de
Cristo Mountains later in the evening hours where there is going to
be a little more in the way of instability with higher omega forcing
values.

High temperatures will only top out in the 40s for most of the
plains, with only mid 50s for the far eastern plains, and generally
anywhere between 15 to 20 degrees below the seasonal average, with
most of the plains and especially along the I-25 corridor remaining
mostly cloudy to overcast throughout the entire day. By later in the
night and throughout the early morning on Friday, there will
continue to be snow showers that will begin to taper off over the
southern mountains and Raton Mesa. These will continue to weaken in
intensity and linger over the higher terrain and along the eastern
facing slopes until around 7 to 9 AM. There will also be some
showers/snow possible over the southeastern plains due to some wrap
around moisture from the surface low to the southeast of Colorado,
but these should also move out of the CWA early tomorrow morning.
Lows tomorrow night will get quite cold under clearing skies for
most of the CWA, especially in the higher mountain valleys and the
San Luis Valley, and will likely drop into the single digits or
possibly below zero. -Stewey

.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 314 PM MDT Wed Oct 26 2022

Key Messages:

1) Dry but cool over the weekend.

2) Warming temperatures to start the next work week, with possibly
another system by mid-week.

Friday through Monday...As the upper low pressure system pushes into
TX and exits the area, a period of dry conditions and temperatures
at or slightly below seasonal normals is expected over the weekend,
with warming then forecast for Monday. In the wake of the departing
system, a very cold start Fri morning is anticipated as temporary
ridging aloft pushes in with clear skies. For Saturday, a minor
shortwave aloft will sweep across the Rockies and bring some
enhanced cloud cover for the forecast area, then cool, dry northwest
flow aloft then scheduled for Sunday. Westerly zonal flow will then
develop for Monday, and that is when the temps are expected to start
warming back up. Therefore, look for high temps in the upper 40s and
50s for the high valleys Fri through Sun, while the plains warm into
the mid 50s to mid 60s. On Mon temps will climb into the 50s for the
high valleys, and 60s to near 70F for the plains.

Tuesday and Wednesday...A significant low pressure system starts to
gather strength off the coast of British Columbia early Tue, and the
flow aloft across the Desert SW and Four Corners region shifts to a
more southwest direction as this storm system starts to drop south
along the West Coast. There is some disagreement among the long
range models on how strong this system will actually be when it
eventually pushes east, so for now feel that the current trend of
warmer temps, increased cloud cover and pcpn returning to the higher
terrain by Wed. Latest extended procedure brought the onset of pcpn
to the Continental Divide by Tue eve, and feel that this is probably
a bit early, but given these are isolated pops will leave for the
time being. Plan on highs in the 50s to near 60F both days for the
high valleys, and in the 60s to lower 70s for the plains. Moore

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Thursday night)
Issued at 1151 PM MDT Wed Oct 26 2022

KALS and KCOS will start the forecast period with VFR ceilings and
visibility.  KALS will lower to IFR visibility around 21Z due to
snow showers then will be back at VFR ceilings and visibility
around 23Z. KCOS will lower ceilings to IFR between 13Z and 16Z due
to snow showers, then will go back to VFR ceilings and visibility
afterward.  KPUB will be at VFR ceilings and visibility throughout
the forecast period, but rain could be more than what was forecasted
so we will keep an eye on conditions.

Winds at KALS will be mostly light except for gusty winds out of the
northeast around 21Z during snow showers.  Winds at KCOS will start
out light but will be gusty out of a north to northwesterly
component from 10Z this morning to around 03Z tomorrow night. Winds
at KPUB will be mostly light except for gusts out of a northeast
component around 14Z in the vicinity of rain showers.
-Riser

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until noon MDT Thursday for COZ058>060.

Winter Weather Advisory from 9 AM Thursday to 6 AM MDT Friday
for COZ073>075-080.

&&

UPDATE...RISER
SHORT TERM...STEWARD
LONG TERM...MOORE
AVIATION...RISER
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 26, 9:23 PM MDT, 6 hours 36 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
923 PM MDT Wed Oct 26 2022

COZ058>089-093>099-280330-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
923 PM MDT Wed Oct 26 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A heavy round of snow will spread into the central mountains this
evening and overnight. Expect deteriorating road conditions
across the mountains tonight with slick and snow covered roads
across the Sawatch and Mosquito ranges.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Accumulating snow is expected on Thursday, initially over the
Central Mountains, then spreading south and east into Thursday
afternoon. Accumulations of 2 to 6 inches are possible over the
Central Mountains, mainly north of Cottonwood Pass. Light snowfall
may be possible over the Palmer Divide Thursday morning, mainly on
grassy and elevated surfaces.  One to 4 inches may be possible
over the southern Sangre de Cristo Range into the Raton Mesa
Thursday afternoon and evening. Snow will come to an end from
north to southeast overnight Thursday.

High elevation snow may be possible Tuesday into Wednesday next
week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters will not be needed today or tonight.

RISER/RISER

In the hours before

Local storm report, Oct 27, 12:38 AM MDT, 3 hours 21 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
1238 AM MDT THU OCT 27 2022

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

1200 AM     SNOW             2 NE LEADVILLE          39.27N 106.27W
10/27/2022  M5.6 INCH        LAKE               CO   TRAINED SPOTTER

            2.2 INCHES FELL FROM MIDNIGHT TO 10 AM, 3.4
            INCHES FELL FROM 1730 TO MIDNIGHT THIS
            EVENING.

&&

KAM

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Winter Storm Warnings in Colorado, 2022Every winter storm warning in 2022

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.