Alert archive / Colorado / Blizzard Warnings in 2023
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this blizzard warning at Dec 25, 2023, 2:46 PM MST for El Paso County, Colorado. It took effect at Dec 26, 2023, 2:00 AM MST. It was in force for 26 hr. 3 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
- Dec 25, 2023, 2:46 PM MST (21:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 26, 2023, 2:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Dec 27, 2023, 4:00 AM MST
- In force
- 26 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
County El Paso County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 8:32 AM MST | SNOW 2.5 | 2 Nne Monument, CO | Event total snowfall, some blowing snow beginning. |
| Dec 26, 12:45 PM MST | SNOW 5.5 | 4 N Peyton, CO | Relayed by media. |
| Dec 26, 3:31 PM MST | SNOW 1 | 2 N Black Forest, CO | lots of drifting and blowing of snow. SWE 0.07 inches. |
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 12:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 345 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1407 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 2 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 165 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
903 WWUS45 KPUB 252146 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 246 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 COZ084-260600- /O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0018.231226T0900Z-231227T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.231226T0900Z-231227T0700Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 246 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County. * WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to midnight MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ081-082-260600- /O.NEW.KPUB.WW.Y.0038.231226T0900Z-231226T2200Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- 246 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Teller County and Pikes Peak. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 3 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
7 follow-up statements
240 WWUS45 KPUB 252332 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 432 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 COZ084-260745- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.231226T0900Z-231227T0700Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 432 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County. * WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to midnight MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ081-082-260745- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0038.231226T0900Z-231226T2200Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- 432 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Teller County and Pikes Peak. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 3 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
608 WWUS45 KPUB 260555 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1055 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 COZ084-261400- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.231226T0900Z-231227T0700Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 1055 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County. * WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to midnight MST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ081-082-261400- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0038.231226T0900Z-231226T2200Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- 1055 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Teller County and Pikes Peak. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 3 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
191 WWUS45 KPUB 261046 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 346 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 COZ084-262000- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-231227T0700Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 346 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ081-082-262000- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-231226T2200Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- 346 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Teller County and Pikes Peak. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
161 WWUS45 KPUB 261932 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1232 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 COZ084-270345- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-231227T0700Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 1232 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ081-082-262200- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-231226T2200Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- 1232 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Teller County and Pikes Peak. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
801 WWUS45 KPUB 262157 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 257 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 COZ081-082-262300- /O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-231226T2200Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- 257 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Periods of light snow will remain possible across Teller County through this evening. Any additional snowfall accumulations will be minor at less than an inch or two. $$ COZ084-270600- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-231227T0700Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 257 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute over Monument Hill. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
995 WWUS45 KPUB 270527 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1027 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 COZ084-271100- /O.EXT.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-231227T1100Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 1027 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
332 WWUS45 KPUB 271040 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 340 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2023 COZ084-271145- /O.EXP.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-231227T1100Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- 340 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow showers will continue through across mainly northern El Paso county through about sunrise, then come to an end. Local additional accumulations of an inch of snow will be possible. North winds of 15 to 30 mph will continue, especially over northeastern EL Paso county. $$ Hodanish
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 3:46 AM MST | Winter Storm Watch | PUB | El Paso | 11 hr |
| Dec 25, 3:48 AM MST | High Wind Warning | PUB | El Paso | 35 hr |
| Dec 25, 2:46 PM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Teller | 24 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.