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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Grand Junction, CO

April 2, 202313 counties in Colorado; Grand County, San Juan County, Uintah County, Utah

NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this high wind warning at Apr 2, 2023, 2:27 AM MDT for 13 counties in Colorado; Grand County, San Juan County, Uintah County, Utah. It took effect at Apr 3, 2023, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2023, 2:27 AM MDT (08:27 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 3, 2023, 11:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 3, 2023, 11:00 PM MDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Junction, CO

Counties Delta County, CO, Dolores County, CO, Eagle County, CO, Garfield County, CO, Gunnison County, CO, La Plata County, CO, Mesa County, CO, Montezuma County, CO, Montrose County, CO, Ouray County, CO, Pitkin County, CO, Rio Blanco County, CO, San Miguel County, CO, Grand County, UT, San Juan County, UT, Uintah County, UT

The radar

The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:30 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
Apr 3, 11:10 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 Nw Montrose, COASOS STATION KMTJ MONTROSE RGNL AIRPORT.
Apr 3, 11:15 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 515 W Telluride, COAWOS STATION KTEX TELLURIDE REGIONAL ARPT.
Apr 3, 11:23 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4618 Se Massadona, COMESONET STATION PIRC2 PINTO, MASSADONA 18SE.
Apr 3, 11:40 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 506 Nnw La Sal Jct, UTMESONET STATION PC188 HOLE N THE ROCK.
Apr 3, 11:46 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 W Douglas Pass, COMESONET STATION CO098 139S034 DOUGLAS PASS.
Apr 3, 11:46 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 S Basalt, COMESONET STATION CO101 082W023 BASALT-HOLLAND HILLS.
Apr 3, 11:50 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 E Monticello, UTMESONET STATION UTMPO US-491 AT MP 2 MONTICELLO POE.
Apr 3, 11:55 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 481 E Blanding Muni Arpt, UTAWOS STATION KBDG BLANDING.
Apr 3, 11:56 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 472 Ese Gypsum, COAWOS STATION KEGE EAGLE COUNTY RGNL AIRPORT.
Apr 3, 11:57 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4813 Ene Buford, COMESONET STATION DHOC2 DEAD HORSE, BUFORD 14ENE.
Apr 3, 11:58 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 475 Nw Glenwood Springs, COMESONET STATION STOC2 STRM KING MT, GLNWOOD 4NW.
Apr 3, 12:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 455 Nw Summit Pt, UTMESONET STATION PC184 VANADIUM.
Apr 3, 12:10 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 452 Wnw La Sal, UTMESONET STATION UTLSD SR-46 AT MP 12.5 LA SAL DIVIDE.
Apr 3, 12:13 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4710 Sw Vancorum, COMESONET STATION DYNC2 DRY CREEK BASIN.
Apr 3, 12:17 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 691 W Douglas Pass, COMESONET STATION CO098 139S034 DOUGLAS PASS.
Apr 3, 12:20 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 488 Se La Sal Jct Arpt, UTMESONET STATION BIVU1 BIG INDIAN VALLEY.
Apr 3, 12:27 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4712 Se Whitewater, COMESONET STATION CO119 050W054 MESA COUNTY LINE SOUTH.
Apr 3, 12:27 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4757 Ne Elgin, UTMESONET STATION UPRU1 UPR P.R. CANYON, MACK 28NW.
Apr 3, 12:27 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 567 Wnw Dove Creek, COMESONET STATION CO133 491S068 DOVE CREEK.
Apr 3, 12:27 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 W Douglas Pass, COMESONET STATION CO098 139S034 DOUGLAS PASS.
Apr 3, 12:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5011 Ssw La Sal, UTMESONET STATION PC187 BIG INDIAN.
Apr 3, 12:34 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 497 Nnw Cameo, COMESONET STATION PNRC2 PINE RIDGE, CAMEO 6NW.
Apr 3, 12:37 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Wnw Dove Creek, COMESONET STATION CO133 491S068 DOVE CREEK.
Apr 3, 12:37 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 701 W Douglas Pass, COMESONET STATION CO098 139S034 DOUGLAS PASS.
Apr 3, 12:37 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 704 Ne Cameo, COMESONET STATION CO118 070E051 BEAVER TAIL TUNNEL.
Apr 3, 12:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 465 Nw Summit Pt, UTMESONET STATION PC184 VANADIUM.
Apr 3, 12:47 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4516 Nw Moab, UTASOS STATION KCNY 16 NW MOAB.
Apr 3, 12:47 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5212 Se Whitewater, COMESONET STATION CO119 050W054 MESA COUNTY LINE SOUTH.
Apr 3, 12:53 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 512 Ese Gypsum, COAWOS STATION KEGE EAGLE COUNTY RGNL AIRPORT.
Apr 3, 1:10 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 485 Nw Summit Pt, UTMESONET STATION PC184 VANADIUM.
Apr 3, 1:15 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 474 Nnw El Jebel, COMESONET STATION AU814 EL JEBEL 3NNW.
Apr 3, 1:18 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 454 Ese Vail, COMESONET STATION CO160 0.5 MI E OF VAIL - RTR.
Apr 3, 1:18 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5412 Se Whitewater, COMESONET STATION CO119 050W054 MESA COUNTY LINE SOUTH.
Apr 3, 1:29 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 493 Nw Fruitvale, COASOS STATION KGJT GRAND JUNCTION RGNL AP.
Apr 3, 1:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 523 N Delta, COAWOS STATION KAJZ BLAKE FIELD AIRPORT, DELTA.
Apr 3, 1:37 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 654 S Sawpit, COMESONET STATION GW1216 SAWPIT.
Apr 3, 1:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 47Goulding, UTMESONET STATION UTMVY SR-163 AT MP 0.5 MONUMENT VALLEY.
Apr 3, 1:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 544 Nnw Grand Co Arpt, UTMESONET STATION PC189 MOAB SOUTHEAST.
Apr 3, 1:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 586 Nnw La Sal Jct, UTMESONET STATION PC188 HOLE N THE ROCK.
Apr 3, 1:48 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 485 Sw Cortez, COASOS STATION KCEZ CORTEZ MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Apr 3, 1:55 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4614 Nnw New Castle, COMESONET STATION MITC2 DEEP CRK, NEWCASTLE 14NNW.
Apr 3, 1:57 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5013 Ene Buford, COMESONET STATION DHOC2 DEAD HORSE, BUFORD 14ENE.
Apr 3, 1:58 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 451 Nne Naturita, COMESONET STATION NUCC2 NUCLA, NATURITA 1NNE.
Apr 3, 1:59 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 714 Ne Cameo, COMESONET STATION CO118 070E051 BEAVER TAIL TUNNEL.
Apr 3, 2:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 495 Nw Summit Pt, UTMESONET STATION PC184 VANADIUM.
Apr 3, 2:15 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 497 Sw Cattle Creek, COMESONET STATION DVI00418 GLENWOOD SPRINGS.
Apr 3, 2:19 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 S Cameo, COMESONET STATION CO097 070E044 PALISADE.
Apr 3, 2:20 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 532 Wnw La Sal, UTMESONET STATION UTLSD SR-46 AT MP 12.5 LA SAL DIVIDE.
Apr 3, 2:20 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 558 Se La Sal Jct Arpt, UTMESONET STATION BIVU1 BIG INDIAN VALLEY.
Apr 3, 2:23 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 513 Wsw Oxford, COASOS STATION KDRO DURANGO LA PLATA CNTY AIRPORT.
Apr 3, 2:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5211 Ssw La Sal, UTMESONET STATION PC187 BIG INDIAN.
Apr 3, 2:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Goulding, UTMESONET STATION UTMVY SR-163 AT MP 0.5 MONUMENT VALLEY.
Apr 3, 2:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 541 E Blanding Muni Arpt, UTAWOS STATION KBDG BLANDING.
Apr 3, 2:36 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 515 Sw Cortez, COASOS STATION KCEZ CORTEZ MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Apr 3, 2:38 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 714 S Sawpit, COMESONET STATION GW1216 SAWPIT.
Apr 3, 2:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 481 Ene Blanding, UTMESONET STATION PC180 BLANDING EAST.
Apr 3, 2:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 494 Ese Bayfield, COMESONET STATION CW6135 BAYFIELD.
Apr 3, 2:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 555 Nw Summit Pt, UTMESONET STATION PC184 VANADIUM.
Apr 3, 2:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4916 Nw Moab, UTASOS STATION KCNY 16 NW MOAB.
Apr 3, 2:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 494 Ese Bayfield, COMESONET STATION CW6135 BAYFIELD.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 57 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 00:00Z on 2023-04-02Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 00:00Z on 2023-04-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 58 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2685 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
330 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

814 
WWUS75 KGJT 020827
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
227 AM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

COZ020>022-UTZ022-027-029-022200-
/O.UPG.KGJT.HW.A.0003.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.HW.W.0002.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
Southeast Utah-Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, 
Mancos, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Moab, 
Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
227 AM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four 
  Corners/Upper Dolores River and Animas River Basin. In Utah, 
  Southeast Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural 
  Bridges.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ006-011-022200-
/O.UPG.KGJT.HW.A.0003.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.HW.W.0002.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Grand Valley-Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, 
Montrose, Hotchkiss, and Delta
227 AM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grand Valley and Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre 
  River Basin.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ017-UTZ028-022200-
/O.UPG.KGJT.HW.A.0003.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.HW.W.0002.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the cities of Ridgway, Glade Park, and Monticello
227 AM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide. In 
  Utah, La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
343 
WWUS75 KGJT 022026
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
226 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

COZ020>022-UTZ022-027-029-031300-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0002.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
Southeast Utah-Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, 
Mancos, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Moab, 
Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
226 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four 
  Corners/Upper Dolores River and Animas River Basin. In Utah, 
  Southeast Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural 
  Bridges.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ006-011-031300-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0002.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Grand Valley-Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, 
Montrose, Hotchkiss, and Delta
226 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grand Valley and Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre 
  River Basin.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ017-UTZ028-031300-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0002.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the cities of Ridgway, Glade Park, and Monticello
226 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide. In 
  Utah, La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ003-031300-
/O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-
Including the city of Rio Blanco
226 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down. Gusty winds paired with snow will
  result in reduced visibilities at times, particularly over
  Douglas Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ007-008-023-031300-
/O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Debeque to Silt Corridor-Central Colorado River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-
Including the cities of De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, 
Rifle, Silt, Eagle, Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, 
and Pagosa Springs
226 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Debeque to Silt Corridor, Central Colorado River Basin 
  and San Juan River Basin.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$
367 
WWUS75 KGJT 030823
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

COZ020>022-UTZ022-027-029-032215-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0002.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
Southeast Utah-Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, 
Mancos, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Moab, 
Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four 
  Corners/Upper Dolores River and Animas River Basin. In Utah, 
  Southeast Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural 
  Bridges.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ006-011-032215-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0002.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Grand Valley-Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, 
Montrose, Hotchkiss, and Delta
223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grand Valley and Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre 
  River Basin.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ017-UTZ028-032215-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0002.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the cities of Ridgway, Glade Park, and Monticello
223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide. In 
  Utah, La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

UTZ025-032215-
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Tavaputs Plateau-
223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Tavaputs Plateau.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ002-014-032215-
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Central Yampa River Basin-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Gunnison, 
and Cimarron
223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Upper Gunnison River 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ018-019-032215-
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Telluride, Ouray, Lake City, Silverton, 
Rico, and Hesperus
223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ003-032215-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-
Including the city of Rio Blanco
223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down. Gusty winds paired with snow will
  result in reduced visibilities at times, particularly over
  Douglas Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ007-008-023-032215-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Debeque to Silt Corridor-Central Colorado River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-
Including the cities of De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, 
Rifle, Silt, Eagle, Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, 
and Pagosa Springs
223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Debeque to Silt Corridor, Central Colorado River Basin 
  and San Juan River Basin.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$
383 
WWUS75 KGJT 031450
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
850 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

COZ020>022-UTZ022-027-029-040500-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0002.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
Southeast Utah-Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, 
Mancos, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Moab, 
Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
850 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four 
  Corners/Upper Dolores River and Animas River Basin. In Utah, 
  Southeast Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural 
  Bridges.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ006-011-040500-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0002.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Grand Valley-Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, 
Montrose, Hotchkiss, and Delta
850 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grand Valley and Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre 
  River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ017-UTZ028-040500-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0002.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the cities of Ridgway, Glade Park, and Monticello
850 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide. In 
  Utah, La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ003-UTZ025-040500-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Tavaputs Plateau-
Including the city of Rio Blanco
850 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down. Gusty winds paired with snow 
  will result in reduced visibilities at times, particularly 
  over Douglas Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ002-007-008-014-023-040500-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Central Yampa River Basin-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
San Juan River Basin-
Including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker, De Beque, 
New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Eagle, Edwards, 
Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Gunnison, Cimarron, 
and Pagosa Springs
850 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Upper Gunnison River 
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ018-019-040500-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Telluride, Ouray, Lake City, Silverton, 
Rico, and Hesperus
850 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$
205 
WWUS75 KGJT 031937
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
137 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

COZ003-UTZ025-040500-
/O.UPG.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
/O.EXA.KGJT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Tavaputs Plateau-
Including the city of Rio Blanco
137 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus. In Utah, 
  Tavaputs Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down. Gusty winds paired with snow 
  will result in reduced visibilities at times, particularly 
  over Douglas Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ007-008-040500-
/O.UPG.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
/O.EXA.KGJT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Debeque to Silt Corridor-Central Colorado River Basin-
Including the cities of De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, 
Rifle, Silt, Eagle, Edwards, Glenwood Springs, and Carbondale
137 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Debeque to Silt Corridor and Central Colorado River 
  Basin.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ020>022-UTZ022-027-029-040500-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
Southeast Utah-Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, 
Mancos, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Moab, 
Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
137 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four 
  Corners/Upper Dolores River and Animas River Basin. In Utah, 
  Southeast Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural 
  Bridges.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ006-011-040500-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Grand Valley-Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, 
Montrose, Hotchkiss, and Delta
137 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grand Valley and Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre 
  River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ017-UTZ028-040500-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the cities of Ridgway, Glade Park, and Monticello
137 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide. In 
  Utah, La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ002-014-023-040500-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Central Yampa River Basin-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
San Juan River Basin-
Including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Gunnison, 
Cimarron, and Pagosa Springs
137 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Upper Gunnison River 
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ018-019-040500-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Telluride, Ouray, Lake City, Silverton, 
Rico, and Hesperus
137 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$
669 
WWUS75 KGJT 040457
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1057 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

COZ020>022-UTZ022-027-029-040600-
/O.EXP.KGJT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
Southeast Utah-Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, 
Mancos, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Moab, 
Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
1057 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

With the passage of the cold front the strongest wind gusts are
dropping. Precipitation will continue bring a few gusts over 40
mph through the early morning hours. 

$$

COZ003-UTZ025-040600-
/O.EXP.KGJT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Tavaputs Plateau-
Including the city of Rio Blanco
1057 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

With the passage of the cold front the strongest wind gusts are
dropping. Precipitation will continue bring a few gusts over 40
mph through the early morning hours.

$$

COZ006-011-040600-
/O.EXP.KGJT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Grand Valley-Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, 
Montrose, Hotchkiss, and Delta
1057 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

With the passage of the cold front the strongest wind gusts are
dropping. Precipitation will continue bring a few gusts over 40
mph through the early morning hours.

$$

COZ007-008-040600-
/O.EXP.KGJT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Debeque to Silt Corridor-Central Colorado River Basin-
Including the cities of De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, 
Rifle, Silt, Eagle, Edwards, Glenwood Springs, and Carbondale
1057 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

With the passage of the cold front the strongest wind gusts are
dropping. Precipitation will continue bring a few gusts over 40
mph through the early morning hours.

$$

COZ017-UTZ028-040600-
/O.EXP.KGJT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the cities of Ridgway, Glade Park, and Monticello
1057 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

With the passage of the cold front the strongest wind gusts are
dropping. Precipitation will continue bring a few gusts over 40
mph through the early morning hours.

$$

COZ002-014-023-040600-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Central Yampa River Basin-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
San Juan River Basin-
Including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Gunnison, 
Cimarron, and Pagosa Springs
1057 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

With the passage of the cold front the strongest wind gusts are
dropping. Precipitation will continue bring a few gusts over 40
mph through the early morning hours.

$$

COZ018-019-040600-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230404T0500Z/
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Telluride, Ouray, Lake City, Silverton, 
Rico, and Hesperus
1057 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

With the passage of the cold front the strongest wind gusts are
dropping. Precipitation will continue bring a few gusts over 40
mph through the early morning hours.

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Grand Junction, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Apr 1, 11:04 PM MDT, 3 hours 23 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 1, 11:04 PM MDT, 3 hours 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1104 PM MDT Sat Apr 1 2023

.SHORT TERM...(Tonight through Sunday night)
Issued at 310 PM MDT Sat Apr 1 2023

Currently we're in stuck in between two disturbances: a shortwave
that is trekking across the Pacific Northwest and the northern
Rockies, and a closed mid-level low pressure that is passing along
the U.S./Mexico border. This is resulting in a band of clouds
across the northern tier along the Wyoming border... and some more
clouds approaching from the south along the Arizona and New
Mexico border. In between, it's a blue bird day across most of
eastern Utah and western Colorado. The strong early April sun
combined with weak warm advection is making for a fairly pleasant
afternoon with temperatures nearing climatological normals. Winds
are still a tad gusty, especially across the north... but nothing
like we've had the last few days. Not bad for April 1st.

Tonight, clouds will increase further across the north as
moisture supplied from a strong upper level jet noses into the
region. The aforementioned shortwave crossing over the northern
Rockies will push a weak cold front southward towards the
Colorado/Wyoming border. This front will eventually lose steam and
stall out. Increasing Pacific moisture combined with the forcing
from the front will lead to orographically enhanced snow showers,
especially across the eastern Uintas, Elkheads and Park Range.
These showers can begin as early as late tonight, but become more
likely after daybreak Sunday. Elsewhere, a quiet and near
seasonable night is in store with low temperatures a bit elevated
due to more cloud cover.

Snow showers persist across the far north on Sunday with the
upper jet, frontal boundary and moisture still hanging around
overhead. A few inches of snow are possible up high with this
activity. South of the boundary, dry weather persists and winds
shift to the southwest and become gusty. This will cause warm
advection to ramp up and continue in earnest. High temperatures
for the lower valleys of eastern Utah and western Colorado likely
soar well into the 60s, which, believe it or not, is where
temperatures actually should be this time of year.

Sunday night, moisture and dynamic forcing across the north
increase further as a strong trough digs southward into the
Pacific Northwest and Great Basin. Snow showers become heavier and
more widespread across the eastern Uintas, Elkheads and Park
Range. This marks the beginning of a stormy 24 to 48+ hours for
those ranges, so continued the Winter Storm Watch for the Uintas
and hoisted a new Winter Storm Watch for the Elkheads and Park
Range. Otherwise, the approaching storm will tighten the pressure
gradient and winds will begin to increase... setting up a very
windy day on Monday. Snow showers will also slowly develop farther
south late Sunday night into Monday, but more details on that and
the winds can be found in the long term discussion below.

.LONG TERM...(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 310 PM MDT Sat Apr 1 2023

Models remained in good agreement with the next storm dropping
southward out of the Pacific Northwest, then deepening over the
Great Basin on Monday. The anomalously deep low moves over the
forecast area Monday night before pushing over the northern High
Plains on Tuesday. Ensemble Situational Awareness Tables indicated
both 500 and 700 mb heights will exceed climatological minimums
for this time of the year early Tuesday. In addition, height
packing ahead of the system suggested winds at the aforementioned
levels will reach 99th percentile in strength relative to climate
norms over the Four Corners region Monday afternoon. Though the
High Wind Watch issued by the midnight shift may need to be
expanded down the line, it appeared to match current guidance
provided in the 12Z model runs so no changes needed at this time.

Snow associated with this system will continue over the Uinta,
Elkhead and Park Mountains early on Monday driven mainly by weak
overrunning and frontogenetic forcing, but will increase in
coverage and intensity Monday, especially during the afternoon as
dynamic forcing becomes maximized from the surface through the
mid-layers on up to the jet level. Orographic forcing driven by
strong southwest winds and enhanced by steep lapse rates will also
play a role. However, a dry slot was indicated for the southern
zones initially, so the showers will be slower to start there.
Snow levels ahead of the cold front associated with this system
will be near 8000 feet given seasonally mild afternoon highs
before falling to valley floors behind the front on Monday night.

The heaviest snowfall will continue Tuesday night with the cold
front adding to dynamic forcing mentioned in the previous
paragraph. Instability and orographics in northwest will continue
to bring persistent moderate snowfall Tuesday before decreasing
Tuesday night. This evening is expected to bring in excess of 12
inches of new snow to the central and northern Colorado mountains
during the first half of the week and impacts are likely to be
more significant given the strong winds associated with this
system. Therefore, opted to expand Winter Storm Watches into those
areas beginning 12Z/Mon and continuing through Tuesday evening.
In the remaining mountain areas and across the Northwest Colorado
Plateau amounts appeared more in line with Advisory level amounts
so haven't added highlights for those areas just yet.

Troughiness lingers behind the storm during the latter part of
the week which is likely to keep unsettled conditions going, but
mainly over the mountains along the Continental Divide. Less
confident in model solutions during the latter period so won't put
too fine a point on the forecast. Temperatures will fall from
near normal Monday to around 20 degrees below normal on Tuesday
thanks to the latest surge of cold air. Unseasonable cold will
persist through the remainder of the week, becoming less cold
toward the weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Sunday night)
Issued at 1103 PM MDT Sat Apr 1 2023

VFR conditions are expected through the taf period. Gusty winds
are expected this afternoon, which could lead to low-level wind
shear this evening. Clouds will hang around the north most of the
day and fill in elsewhere this evening.

&&

.GJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CO...Winter Storm Watch from Sunday evening through Tuesday evening
     for COZ004.

     High Wind Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening for
     COZ006-011-017-020>022.

     Winter Storm Watch from Monday morning through Tuesday evening
     for COZ009-010-013.

UT...High Wind Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening for
     UTZ022-027>029.

     Winter Storm Watch from late Sunday night through Tuesday
     afternoon for UTZ023.

&&

SHORT TERM...MDM
LONG TERM...NL
AVIATION...TGJT
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 1, 3:46 AM MDT, 22 hours 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
346 AM MDT Sat Apr 1 2023

COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-021000-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-
Upper Gunnison River Valley-Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
346 AM MDT Sat Apr 1 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern Utah and western
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No widespread hazardous weather is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Snow is possible in the northern mountains tomorrow. Strong wind
gusts exceeding 60 mph are possible on Monday afternoon across
portions of southeast Utah and southwest Colorado. Moderate to
heavy snow is likely Monday night into Tuesday. Cold temperatures
will support snow in the valleys. Blowing and drifting snow is
expected especially in the mountains. The snow should end late
Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 2, 2:41 AM MDTWinter Storm WarningGJTEagle, Garfield, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt69 hr
Apr 2, 2:26 PM MDTWind AdvisoryGJTArchuleta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale and 11 more33 hr
Apr 2, 2:57 PM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryGJTArchuleta, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison and 10 more54 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.