Alert archive / Colorado / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 16, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Oct 12, 2023, 3:49 AM MDT for Crowley County, El Paso County, Kiowa County, Colorado. It took effect at Oct 12, 2023, 6:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 18 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 12, 2023, 3:49 AM MDT (09:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 12, 2023, 6:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Oct 13, 2023, 12:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
Counties Crowley County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Kiowa County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:52 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 9:54 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Se Peterson Afb, CO | ASOS station KCOS Colorado Springs Airport. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 341 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
- 200 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -69 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2294 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 136 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 279 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.6
The text
As transmitted.
268 WWUS75 KPUB 120949 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 349 AM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 COZ095-096-121800- /O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0012.231013T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0016.231013T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- 349 AM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Kiowa County and Eastern Kiowa County Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. && $$ COZ074-075-087-088-121800- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0015.231012T1200Z-231012T1800Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- 349 AM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting up to 60 mph for elevations below 8,000ft are expected, with gusts up to 75 mph for higher elevations. * WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Huerfano County, and western Las Animas County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to noon MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles, especially on north-south oriented roadways, to include the southern I-25 corridor. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
8 follow-up statements
568 WWUS75 KPUB 121743 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1143 AM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 COZ074-075-087-088-121845- /O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-231012T1800Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- 1143 AM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY... Gusty west winds will continue over the southern Sangre de Cristo Range, east into the Interstate 25 corridor through this afternoon. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph will continue. $$ COZ095-096-130145- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.231013T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- 1143 AM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kiowa County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
624 WWUS75 KPUB 122058 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 258 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 COZ084-085-089-130500- /O.NEW.KPUB.FZ.A.0003.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ /O.EXB.KPUB.HW.W.0016.231013T0300Z-231013T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Crowley County- 258 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...El Paso and Crowley Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. 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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ095-096-130500- /O.NEW.KPUB.FZ.A.0003.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.231013T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- 258 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Kiowa County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ083-086>088-093-094-097>099-130500- /O.NEW.KPUB.FZ.A.0003.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- 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- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 258 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Eastern Fremont, Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
613 WWUS75 KPUB 122346 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 546 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 COZ069>071-130800- /O.NEW.KPUB.FZ.W.0005.231013T0700Z-231013T1400Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- 546 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...The San Luis Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ095-096-130800- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.231013T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.A.0003.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- 546 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Kiowa County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult along east/west oriented roadways, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. 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 high winds, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ084-085-089-130800- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.231013T0300Z-231013T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.A.0003.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Crowley County- 546 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT FRIDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet, Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet and Crowley County Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ083-086>088-093-094-097>099-130800- /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.A.0003.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- 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- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 546 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County, 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, La Junta Vicinity/Otero County, Eastern Las Animas County, Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County, Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County and Springfield Vicinity/Baca County Counties. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
739 WWUS75 KPUB 130504 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1104 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 COZ095-096-131315- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.A.0003.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- 1104 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Kiowa County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult along east/west oriented roadways, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ084-085-089-131315- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.A.0003.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Crowley County- 1104 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...El Paso and Crowley Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, through noon MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. 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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ069>071-131315- /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.W.0005.231013T0700Z-231013T1400Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- 1104 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...The San Luis Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ083-086>088-093-094-097>099-131315- /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.A.0003.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- 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- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 1104 PM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023 ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Eastern Fremont, Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
345 WWUS75 KPUB 130959 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 359 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 COZ095-096-131800- /O.UPG.KPUB.FZ.A.0003.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FZ.W.0006.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- 359 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Kiowa County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon MDT today. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ084-085-089-131800- /O.UPG.KPUB.FZ.A.0003.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FZ.W.0006.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Crowley County- 359 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...El Paso County Below 7400 Feet and Crowley County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon MDT today. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. 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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ083-086>088-093-094-097>099-131800- /O.UPG.KPUB.FZ.A.0003.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FZ.W.0006.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 359 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Eastern Fremont County, Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet, Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet, Otero County, Eastern Las Animas County, Bent County, Prowers County, and Baca County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ069>071-131400- /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231013T1400Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- 359 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...The San Luis Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
183 WWUS75 KPUB 131345 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 745 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 COZ069>071-131500- /O.EXT.KPUB.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231013T1500Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- 745 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...The San Luis Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ095-096-132145- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.W.0006.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- 745 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Kiowa County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon MDT today. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. 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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ084-085-089-132145- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.W.0006.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Crowley County- 745 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...El Paso County Below 7400 Feet, and Crowley County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon MDT today. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ083-086>088-093-094-097>099-132145- /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.W.0006.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- 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- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 745 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Eastern Fremont County, Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet, Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet, Otero County, Eastern Las Animas County, Bent County, Prowers County, and Baca County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
110 WWUS75 KPUB 131447 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 847 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 COZ069>071-131600- /O.EXP.KPUB.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231013T1500Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- 847 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... Temperatures have begun to warm across the region, therefore, the Freeze Warning will be allowed to expire. Many areas across the San Luis Valley had a hard freeze overnight, therefore, this will be the last Freeze Warning for the area for this Fall and Winter seasons. $$ COZ095-096-132300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.W.0006.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- 847 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Western Kiowa County and Eastern Kiowa County Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon MDT today. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. 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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ084-085-089-132300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.W.0006.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Crowley County- 847 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet, Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet and Crowley County Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon MDT today. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ083-086>088-093-094-097>099-132300- /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.W.0006.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- 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- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 847 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County, 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, La Junta Vicinity/Otero County, Eastern Las Animas County, Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County, Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County and Springfield Vicinity/Baca County Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
207 WWUS75 KPUB 131743 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1143 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 COZ095-096-140145- /O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.W.0006.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- 1143 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Western Kiowa County and Eastern Kiowa County Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ084-085-089-140145- /O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-231013T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.W.0006.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Crowley County- 1143 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet, Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet and Crowley County Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ COZ083-086>088-093-094-097>099-140145- /O.CON.KPUB.FZ.W.0006.231014T0700Z-231014T1400Z/ Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 1143 AM MDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County, Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet, La Junta Vicinity/Otero County, Eastern Las Animas County, Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County, Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County and Springfield Vicinity/Baca County Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
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 Pueblo, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Oct 11, 11:27 PM MDT, 4 hours 22 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 11, 11:27 PM MDT, 4 hours 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1127 PM MDT Wed Oct 11 2023 .UPDATE... Issued at 1011 PM MDT Wed Oct 11 2023 Updated the forecast for the issuance of a High Wind Warning for the southern Sangres and the southern I-25 corridor for Thursday morning from 6 am to Noon. Short term model guidance suggest that winds gusting up to 60 mph are likely for portions of Huerfano and western Las Animas counties, especially in areas prone to western gap flow winds. 75 mph wind gusts are possible along and just east of the highest peaks of the southern Sangre de Cristos Mountains as well. && .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday) Issued at 240 PM MDT Wed Oct 11 2023 Key Messages: 1) Critical fire weather conditions expected across most of the southeast plains into this evening, and again on Thursday. 2) Snow expected over the Central Mountains with areas along the Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges seeing several inches. 3) Strong winds into this evening for much of the area, with another round of strong winds on Thursday. Currently...broad, upper low taking shape across northern Utah this afternoon will impact our weather through the short term period. Strong southwesterly flow ahead of the upper system is spreading east across the region, with widespread gusts 30 to 40 mph. Radar shows increasing shower activity, mostly confined to the Central Mountains. Temperatures have warmed nicely across the Plains with mid 70s to mid 80s. A few degrees of additional warming are expected through this afternoon. Rest of today...near critical to critical fire weather conditions due to low humidity values, wind gusting in excess of 30 mph and dry fuels will prevail into this evening. Humidity values have been slow to fall, but with temperatures in the 70s and 80s, and strong southwesterly flow, it will not take much to get a wildfire to go. If you have outdoor burning activities planned, use extreme caution. Snow will continue to increase in coverage, mainly across the Central Mountains through this afternoon. Snow levels are currently high, mainly above 11-12 kft, but should fall as we head into this evening to around 10 kft. Minor high elevation snow accumulations are possible north of Cottonwood Pass. Tonight...the upper system will continue to slowly drift eastward and strengthen across north central Colorado overnight. Flow aloft will continue to increase out of the west, helping to keep winds elevated for much of the night across the region. While not overly gusty, most areas will continue to see speeds in the 10 to 20 mph range. This will likely keep temperatures on the mild side overnight, with lows in the mid 40s to low 50s. One area to watch out for will be along the lee slopes of the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, west of Trinidad. The atmospheric profile, while not overly conducive to downslope winds, there could be occasional gusts nearing 60 mph. Those traveling along I-25 over Raton Pass may encounter these occasional gusts late tonight into Thursday morning. Snow will continue over the Central Mountains with periods of light to moderate snow. Snow levels will likely fall to around 8-9 kft overnight. A few light snow showers may also develop along the Continental Divide south of Cottonwood Pass, and over the northern Sangre de Cristo Range. For these areas, accumulations look minor, at an inch or two along the mountain tops. Thursday...upper system will strengthen and shift into northeast Colorado/western Nebraska through the day. Strong westerly to northwest flow will continue across the region. Humidity values will continue to be low, and near critical to critical fire weather conditions are expected across the Plains. For areas north of Highway 50, conditions will be marginal, due to humidity values remaining near or above 15 percent, and much will depend on frontal timing. At this time, a cold front looks to arrive by late afternoon, which would bring a northerly wind shift and higher humidity values to this area. Given the forecast strong winds, and the near critical conditions expected, those with outdoor burning activities planned should exercise extreme caution. Temperatures look to be much cooler across the region, with most areas seeing highs in the 50s and 60s. As for snowfall, modest accumulations expected for areas north of Cottonwood Pass. Altogether, around 4 to 8 inches are forecast, with locally higher amounts possible. For areas south of Cottonwood Pass, and areas over the northern Sangre de Cristo Range, around 1 to 3 inches may be possible. Across the Plains, model guidance continues to vary in how far south precipitation will make it. Current guidance suggests light rain will be possible along the Palmer Divide through the afternoon. As for the rest of the Plains, models have trended drier, keeping the frontal boundary north until late in the day, and any showers that develop well to the north of our CWA. Mozley .LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Wednesday) Issued at 240 PM MDT Wed Oct 11 2023 Key Messages: 1) Gusty winds for southern Colorado to end the work week. 2) Cold front brings a quick cool down, with widespread freeze Friday night into Saturday morning. 3) Light snow rain/snow and snow showers along the central mountains. 4) Quieter stretch of weather this weekend and into next week. Thursday Night - Friday: A busy end to the work week is in store for southern Colorado. Synoptically, a compact trough/low pressure system will pass over the region throughout Thursday night and exit the area throughout mid Friday morning. Despite the short residence time over the region, this system has a high chance (70-90%) of bringing impactful weather to southern Colorado. While the trough is passing over, synoptic forcing/support and orographic forcing will increase. This uptick in forcing, along with modest moisture in place, will allow for isolated to scattered rain/snow and snow showers to blossom over the area, mostly along the Sawatch, Mosquito, and Rampart Mountains, where forcing and moisture will be best. Any snow accumulations from these showers is expected to be minor, with around and less than 1 inch. Beyond that, as the trough axis pushes eastward during the early to mid morning hours of Friday, and subsidence starts to increase and moisture lessens, any precipitation present is anticipated to quickly dissipate. Along with all that, this storm system will bring some wind to the area. As the compact low treks to the northeast, it will bring two distinct periods of gusty winds. The first will be Thursday night, when it shoves a cold front southward. As the pressure gradient tightens along the front, and in addition to the winds aloft from the system, gusty winds are expected across the area, particularly across the plains. Given this, there is a high to very high chance (70+%) of 40+ mph wind gusts, but given that strong winds aloft generally struggle to mix to the surface during nighttime hours, there is only a medium chance (50-70%) of strong wind gusts of 58+ mph wind gusts. The second period of stronger winds will be mid Friday morning. As diurnal mixing starts to become established, higher winds aloft on the backside of the exiting low will start to mix down to the surface. This will bring a very high chance (90+%) of 40+ mph winds to much of the eastern plains, with a high chance (70-90%) of 58+ mph winds, particularly within and around Kiowa County given the closer proximity to the exiting low and its associated winds. Regardless though, winds around the 40-50 mph range can still blow around lose objects and make driving difficult for high profile vehicles. Finally, looking at temperatures, a quick cool down is expected for southern Colorado. Given the storm system and cold front, much of southern Colorado will drop to below average temperatures for this time of year, with the first widespread freeze likely Friday night into Saturday morning. Saturday - Wednesday: For the rest of the long term forecast period, a much quieter stretch of weather is anticipated. Flow will generally start to become more northwesterly during this period as troughing develops across the eastern US and ridging develops across the western US, which ensemble model guidance are in strong agreement on, leading to high confidence (70-90%) in this pattern evolution. Given the lack of any major forcing with this pattern, precipitation chances are anticipated to remain very low, and southern Colorado is expected to stay dry. With that all said though, there are signals that a system may start encroaching on the area during the midweek period, which would start to heighten precipitation chances. As for temperatures, a slow warming trend is anticipated for the area. Much of southern Colorado will start to warm to above average values for this time of year. && .AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Thursday night) Issued at 1127 PM MDT Wed Oct 11 2023 VFR conditions are expected for the next 24 hours at all three TAF sites, KCOS, KPUB, and KALS. Westerly and northwesterly winds gusting up to 35kt are expected at all three stations, beginning early tomorrow morning and persisting throughout the day and into the evening hours. A cold front is expected to pass after 00Z tomorrow evening, which will likely bring about an abrupt shift to gusty northerlies and northeasterlies early tomorrow night. Showers and gusty outflows are possible near KCOS tomorrow, but confidence was too low to include mention in the TAF for now. && .PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM MDT Friday for COZ058-060. High Wind Warning from 6 AM to noon MDT Thursday for COZ074-075- 087-088. Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday for COZ228>237. High Wind Watch from Thursday evening through Friday morning for COZ095-096. && UPDATE...EHR SHORT TERM...MOZLEY LONG TERM...SIMCOE AVIATION...EHR
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 11, 11:54 PM MDT, 3 hours 55 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1154 PM MDT Wed Oct 11 2023 COZ058>089-093>099-130600- 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- 1154 PM MDT Wed Oct 11 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east central...south central and southeast Colorado. .DAY ONE...Tonight Moderate snow will be possible across the higher Sawatch and Mosquito ranges tonight with 2 to 6 inches possible north of Cottonwood Pass by early Thursday morning. Winds across mountains will increase overnight with gusts up to 75 mph expected across the higher peaks of the Sangre De Cristo range towards morning. Additionally, winds gusting to 60 mph are expected across the far southern I-25 corridor towards morning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Winds will become very strong with High Wind criteria possible for Kiowa County, as well as a few spotty areas in El Paso County over the Palmer Ridge by tomorrow afternoon and through the morning hours on Friday. High fire danger is expected again across portions of the plains tomorrow during the afternoon through early evening hours. Light to moderate snow showers will continue through the late evening hours on Thursday over the higher Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges. An additional 1 to 3 inches of new snow accumulation is possible over these areas. As snow levels drop to 7000 ft, there could be some light accumulations over the Monument Hill and Palmer Divide area by later in the evening on Thursday. Frost and freeze conditions will be possible over much of the plains for Friday and Saturday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will be likely over portions of the region. RODRIGUEZ
In the hours before
Local storm report, Oct 12, 1:08 AM MDT, 2 hours 41 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
108 AM MDT Thu Oct 12 2023
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0107 AM Snow 2 NE Leadville 39.27N 106.27W
10/12/2023 M0.9 inch Lake CO Trained Spotter
Fell in past 12 hours.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 9:52 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | PUB | Costilla, Huerfano, Las Animas | 14 hr |
| Oct 12, 11:23 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 52 min |
| Oct 12, 2:58 PM MDT | Freeze Watch | PUB | Baca, Bent, Crowley, Custer, El Paso, Fremont and 7 more | 13 hr |
| Oct 12, 5:46 PM MDT | Freeze Warning | PUB | Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, Saguache | 15 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.