High Wind Warning 5, NWS Pueblo, CO

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1156 AM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

COZ072>075-078-220300-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.230221T1900Z-230222T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0006.230222T1900Z-230223T0200Z/
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-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
1156 AM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For Today's High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 
  mph with gusts up to 75 mph are expected. For Wednesday's High 
  Wind Warning, southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 
  mph are expected.

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre De Cristos and the Wet 
  Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, from noon today to 6 
  PM MST this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 
  noon to 7 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could 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. Blowdowns are possible, especially in freshly
burned areas.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-220300-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0006.230222T1900Z-230223T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1156 AM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-094-099-220300-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0006.230222T1900Z-230223T0200Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1156 AM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Huerfano county.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could 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. Crosswinds could become dangerous on north-south
oriented highways, especially for high profile and light weight
vehicles.

&&

$$

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WWUS75 KPUB 212140
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
240 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

COZ079-080-220545-
/O.EXA.KPUB.HW.W.0006.230222T1900Z-230223T0200Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
240 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-078-220545-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230222T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0006.230222T1900Z-230223T0200Z/
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-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
240 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For Today's High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45
  mph with gusts up to 85 mph are expected. For Wednesday's High 
  Wind Warning, southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 
  mph are expected.

* WHERE...The Northern and Southern Sangre De Cristo Range and 
  the Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, from noon today to 6 
  PM MST this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 
  noon to 7 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could 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. Blowdowns are possible, especially in freshly
burned areas.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-220545-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0006.230222T1900Z-230223T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
240 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-094-099-220545-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0006.230222T1900Z-230223T0200Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
240 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Huerfano county.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could 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. Crosswinds could become dangerous on north-south
oriented highways, especially for high profile and light weight
vehicles.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
609 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

COZ072>075-078-220915-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230222T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0006.230222T1900Z-230223T0200Z/
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-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
609 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Northern and Southern Sangre De Cristo Range and 
  the Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could 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.

&&

$$

COZ079-080-220915-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0006.230222T1900Z-230223T0200Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
609 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could 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.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-220915-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0006.230222T1900Z-230223T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
609 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could 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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-094-099-220915-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0006.230222T1900Z-230223T0200Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
609 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Huerfano, Las Animas, and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could 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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1045 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Tuesday)
Issued at 254 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023

Key Messages:

1) Winds gradually diminish this evening and overnight

2) Breezy to windy on Tuesday, with high fire danger over the far
southeast plains

Still windy at many locations this afternoon with gusts of 35-45 kts
common, though did cancel the mountain high wind warning early as
most high elevation gusts have come down into the 50-60 kt range.
Expect winds to continue to diminish this evening and overnight as
surface pressure gradient briefly lessens and mountain wave
dissipates, though still some 30-40 kt gusts possible higher exposed
peaks of the mountains, while far eastern plains see south winds
gusting 20-30 kts by morning as pressure falls resume east of the
mountains. Still an occasional snow shower or flurry possible over
the central mountains through the night, and some blowing snow
likely, especially higher west facing slopes north of Cottonwood
Pass. Min temps held up somewhat by winds/mixing, though many
valleys may decouple enough to drop to seasonably cold readings.

On Tuesday, winds increase again through the day, especially across
the srn half of the area along the NM/OK borders, as upper jet
begins to lift northward ahead of the deepening wrn U.S. trough.
With snow melted and fuels becoming critical, have hoisted a red
flag warning for far sern portions of the plains for Tue afternoon
where wind/low RH combo is most favorable for increased fire danger.
Will have to watch areas farther back west toward Trinidad and
Pueblo for expansion of any fire highlight, as they will at least
get close to Red Flag thresholds by late afternoon. Snow will
gradually return to the Continental Divide through the day, though
steadier/heavier snow will likely hold off until evening, so no
highlight needed for the daytime hours. High temps will again soar
to well above average levels at most locations, and some near 70f
readings are possible over portions of the plains.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Monday)
Issued at 254 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023

Models continue to be in good agreement with important minor
differences in the details. Mostly, how far south a front pushes
before stalling on the Plains Wednesday. Mountains areas will be
very windy, along with areas down along the New Mexico border and
appropriate highlights have been issued for these conditions and
will be discussed below. Beyond mid week into early next week,
differences arise with the next upper system.

Tuesday night through Wednesday night...a strong upper storm
system is forecast to drop south across the Great Basin Tuesday
night. This will spread moderate to periods of heavy snow along
the Continental Divide through the overnight hours, and persisting
into Wednesday evening. Given the southwesterly flow, snow will
be heaviest over the San Juan Range. In addition to the snow,
winds will be very strong across the higher elevations as a speed
max moves overhead. Gusts as high as 80 mph, if not stronger, are
expected over the Mountains. Over the San Juans where the snow
will be the heaviest, opted for a Blizzard Warning. Upwards to 2
feet of snow are forecast above 10 kft, with up to a foot for the
Upper Rio Grande Valley. Winds gusting in excess of 80 mph will
produce blow and drifting snow, with near white out conditions
expected for travelers over Wolf Creek Pass. Those with travel
plans through the San Juans should be prepared for very dangerous
travel conditions Tuesday night through at least Wednesday
evening.

Further north, the southwesterly flow is less orographically
favorable for heavy snowfall. Areas from the La Garita Range,
north across the Sawatch Mountains will see up to 8 inches of wind
blown snow. Wind gusts will reach near 80 mph producing very low
visibilities on area roadways. Travel will likely be very
dangerous across Monarch Pass. For the lower elevations of the
upper Arkansas Valley of Chaffee and Lake Counties, snow totals
will be less, mainly around 3 to 7 inches, if that much. There
could be quite a bit of spill over off the Sawatch Range into the
valley, and low visibilities due to very strong winds are likely.
The advisory for these lower elevations is mainly due to expected
travel impacts due to blowing snow and poor visibilities. Also
opted for Winter Weather Advisories for the higher elevations of
the Sangre de Cristo Range. Snow amounts will generally be in the
3 to 7 inch range, but winds will also be strong around 80 mph,
producing blowing snow and hazardous travel conditions.

For the San Luis Valley, strong southwesterly winds are expected
on Wednesday. Gusts in excess of 60 mph are likely for the
southern portion of the valley, and a High Wind Watch has been
issued. Snow showers will also be possible, and the strong winds
will likely produce areas of blowing snow and poor visibilities.
In addition to the wind driven snow, sounding profiles indicate
the potential for snow squalls, which would further produce poor
visibilities on area highways.

For the Plains...much will depend on where a cold front ends up.
The GFS is most robust with the front, dropping it south along the
I-25 corridor, and east, south of Highway 50 through Wednesday
afternoon. The NAM is least aggressive with the front, stalling it
on the Palmer Divide, and keeping it just north of the CWA. The
ECMWF and Canadian runs are in the middle, with the front hovering
from the Palmer Divide to just south of Lamar. With these model
differences, went with the ECMWF and Canadian solutions.

Temperatures over the Palmer Divide to just south of Lamar will be
cold, with 30s through the afternoon. South of the front will be
warm, with mid to upper 50s. In addition to warm conditions,
strong westerly winds are expected over Las Animas and Baca
Counties and a High Wind Watch has been issued. Winds could gust
near 60 mph. Humidity values look to remain just elevated enough,
falling to around 20 percent, so did not issue any fire weather
highlights for Wednesday afternoon. Those with outdoor burning
activities planned should postpone them until another day based on
the strong winds.

As for precipitation, snow is expected over the Palmer Divide.
Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected. Winds will not
be quite as strong with gusts near 30 mph possible. How far south
the precipitation makes it is the big question, and will depend on
where the frontal boundary ends up. The GFS with its further
south frontal position brings colder air south, and better snow
chances into the Highway 50 corridor. The north NAM is dry south
of the Palmer Divide. The ECMWF and Canadian, along with the NBM
guidance and WPC coordination, wraps a bit of rain and snow south
into the Pueblo area, with all snow by Wednesday late afternoon
and evening as colder air filters into place. Snow accumulations
look minor, from Pueblo, northeast to Kiowa County, with less than
a half inch possible. If the GFS solution comes into play,
slightly higher snow amounts may be possible. Snow and winds
should dissipate Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Overnight
lows Wednesday night will fall into the single digits to low teens
across the Plains.

Thursday through Monday...the upper system will continue to shift
east away from the area, with broad southwesterly flow filling in
across southern Colorado. This will lead to a gradual warming
trend through the weekend, with highs warming from the 30s and 40s
on Thursday, into the upper 50s to lower 60s for the weekend.
Periods of light snow are expected along the Continental Divide
through the weekend. The next upper storm system will move across
the Desert Southwest early next week, bringing another round of
snow to the Mountains, and possibly the Plains.  Mozley

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Tuesday night)
Issued at 1040 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023

VFR conditions and dry weather are expected this forecast period,
with increasing mid to high level cloud cover very late. Lighter
winds are currently in place and will likely continue for much of
the morning. Strengthening southwest winds/gusts will occur at
all sites by midday into the early afternoon. Made little changes
to this forecast, though do think lighter easterly winds could be
in place at PUB and COS a little longer into the afternoon. Once
again, made little changes, but later forecasts will need to
monitor the timing of the strong west winds later today.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Thursday
for COZ058-059-061>063-073-075.

Winter Storm Warning from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Thursday for
COZ060-066.

Blizzard Warning from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Thursday for
COZ067-068.

High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday
evening for COZ070-071-088-094-099.

Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday for COZ233-237.

&&

SHORT TERM...PETERSEN
LONG TERM...MOZLEY
AVIATION...RODRIGUEZ

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
502 AM MST Mon Feb 20 2023

COZ058>089-093>099-211215-
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-
502 AM MST Mon Feb 20 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Damaging wind gusts will continue in and near the central and
southeast mountains today with the strongest gusts along the east
facing slopes.  Gusts to around 75 mph will be possible across the
higher areas with gusts to 50 to 60 mph spreading into the adjacent
lower elevations.  Winds will gradually decrease this evening.

Snow will spread into the Continental Divide again today with up to
an inch of additional snow across the higher peaks north of
Cottonwood Pass.  Strong northwest winds will cause areas of blowing
and drifting snow to continue across the higher peaks and passes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Breezy winds are expected across the area on Tuesday, with winds
becoming strong and potentially damaging on Wednesday. Crosswinds
may result in travel impacts. Mountain snow will also begin
Tuesday, increasing into Wednesday and Thursday, with heavy
accumulations possible over most of our mountains. Lighter amounts
may also spread to the adjacent lower elevations. Where snow
accumulates, blowing snow associated with the strong winds will
cause visibility issues and dangerous travel conditions.

Generally unsettled weather will continue through next weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be likely over portions of the region.

31/GARBEROGLIO