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High Wind Warning 14, NWS Pueblo, CO

December 29, 20249 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Dec 29, 2024, 1:39 PM MST for 9 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Dec 29, 2024, 11:00 PM MST. 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
Dec 29, 2024, 1:39 PM MST (20:39 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 29, 2024, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 30, 2024, 5:00 PM MST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Baca County, CO, Custer County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Teller County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 39 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 30, 12:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 696 Ne Manitou Springs, COMesonet station AU975 5 NE Manitou Spgs.

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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 376 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2024-12-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2024-12-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 106 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1372 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
106 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
300 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

841 
WWUS75 KPUB 292039
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
139 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

COZ081-082-084-085-300445-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0009.241230T1200Z-241230T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0014.241230T0600Z-241231T0000Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Northern El Paso
County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado
Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Feet-
Including Black Forest, Woodland Park, Pikes Peak, Peterson Space
Force Base, and Colorado Springs
139 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.  Higher gusts are possible over Pikes Peak.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  and El Paso County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected west of 
  Interstate 25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-300445-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0014.241230T0600Z-241231T0000Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Trinidad and Walsenburg
139 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along and 
  west of Interstate 25 overnight, spreading eastward Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ083-086-094>096-099-300445-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0014.241230T1500Z-241231T0000Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo
County Below 6300 Feet-Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa
County-Eastern Kiowa County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including Penrose, Springfield, Eads, Canon City, Walsh, Pueblo,
Sheridan Lake, Branson, and Kim
139 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Pueblo, Eastern Las Animas, Baca, and Canon City 
  Vicinity/Eastern Fremont Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong cross winds are expected on north to 
  south highways.  Patchy blowing dust may be possible on the Plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

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KAM
5 follow-up statements
794 
WWUS75 KPUB 300425
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
925 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

COZ081-082-084-085-301230-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.241230T0600Z-241231T0000Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Northern El Paso
County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado
Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Feet-
Including Pikes Peak, Woodland Park, Black Forest, Peterson Space
Force Base, and Colorado Springs
925 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.  Higher gusts to 75 mph are possible over Pikes Peak.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  and El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile and light weight vehicles.

$$

COZ087-088-301230-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.241230T0600Z-241231T0000Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Walsenburg and Trinidad
925 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles.

$$

COZ083-086-094>096-099-301230-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.241230T1500Z-241231T0000Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo
County Below 6300 Feet-Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa
County-Eastern Kiowa County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including Kim, Penrose, Branson, Pueblo, Eads, Sheridan Lake,
Springfield, Canon City, and Walsh
925 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Pueblo, Eastern Las Animas, Baca, and Canon City 
  Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles.

$$

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EP
756 
WWUS75 KPUB 301037
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
337 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

COZ081-082-084-085-301845-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Northern El Paso
County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado
Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Feet-
Including Pikes Peak, Black Forest, Peterson Space Force Base,
Colorado Springs, and Woodland Park
337 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  and El Paso.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile and light weight vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected west of 
  Interstate 25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-301845-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Walsenburg and Trinidad
337 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along and 
  west of Interstate 25 overnight, spreading eastward Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ083-086-094>096-099-301845-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.241230T1500Z-241231T0000Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo
County Below 6300 Feet-Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa
County-Eastern Kiowa County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including Kim, Walsh, Springfield, Canon City, Penrose, Branson,
Sheridan Lake, Pueblo, and Eads
337 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 
PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Pueblo, Eastern Las Animas, Baca, and Canon City 
  Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong cross winds are expected on north to 
  south highways. Patchy blowing dust may be possible on the Plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

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Simcoe
789 
WWUS75 KPUB 301728
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1028 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

COZ081-082-084-085-310000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Northern El Paso
County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado
Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Feet-
Including Black Forest, Peterson Space Force Base, Pikes Peak,
Woodland Park, and Colorado Springs
1028 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  and El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile and light weight vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected west of 
  Interstate 25.

$$

COZ083-086-094>096-099-310000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo
County Below 6300 Feet-Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa
County-Eastern Kiowa County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including Canon City, Eads, Springfield, Sheridan Lake, Pueblo,
Penrose, Kim, Walsh, and Branson
1028 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Pueblo, Eastern Las Animas, and Baca counties, and 
  Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong cross winds are expected on north to 
  south highways. Patchy blowing dust may be possible on the Plains.

$$

COZ087-088-310000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Trinidad and Walsenburg
1028 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along and 
  west of Interstate 25 overnight, spreading eastward Monday morning.

$$

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Moore
967 
WWUS75 KPUB 302114
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
214 PM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

COZ081-082-084-085-310000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Northern El Paso
County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado
Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Feet-
Including Black Forest, Peterson Space Force Base, Pikes Peak,
Woodland Park, and Colorado Springs
214 PM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  and El Paso.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile and light weight vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected west of 
  Interstate 25.

$$

COZ083-086-094>096-099-310000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo
County Below 6300 Feet-Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa
County-Eastern Kiowa County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including Canon City, Eads, Springfield, Sheridan Lake, Pueblo,
Penrose, Kim, Walsh, and Branson
214 PM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Pueblo, Eastern Las Animas, Baca, and Canon City 
  Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong cross winds are expected on north to 
  south highways. Patchy blowing dust may be possible on the Plains.

$$

COZ087-088-310000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Trinidad and Walsenburg
214 PM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along and 
  west of Interstate 25 overnight, spreading eastward Monday morning.

$$

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Moore
217 
WWUS75 KPUB 302357
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
457 PM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

COZ081>088-094>096-099-310100-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/
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-Eastern Las
Animas County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including Pueblo, Eads, Branson, Penrose, Trinidad, Springfield,
Woodland Park, Kim, Peterson Space Force Base, Walsh, Sheridan
Lake, Walsenburg, Black Forest, Pikes Peak, Canon City, and
Colorado Springs
457 PM MST Mon Dec 30 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

The threat has ended.

$$

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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 Dec 29, 12:11 PM MST, 1 hour 28 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Periods of snow continue over the Central Mtns this AM and later tonight.
  • Windy mtns today and and getting windier tonight, with winds increasing plains tonight.
  • Another Mild Day today across the region.
  • Snow showers and blowing snow are expected along the central mountains through Monday.
  • Strong winds will spread across the area Monday, with growing concern for damaging winds around the Pikes Peak region.
  • Unsettled weather continues for Tuesday through Saturday as multiple systems influence the area.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 29, 12:11 PM MST, 1 hour 28 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1211 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Periods of snow continue over the Central Mtns this AM and
  later tonight.

- Windy mtns today and and getting windier tonight, with winds
  increasing plains tonight.

- Another Mild Day today across the region.

- Snow showers and blowing snow are expected along the central
  mountains through Monday.

- Strong winds will spread across the area Monday, with growing
  concern for damaging winds around the Pikes Peak region.

- Unsettled weather continues for Tuesday through Saturday as
  multiple systems influence the area.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1206 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

Updated to expire the Winter Weather Advisory for the Central
Mountains. There will be a lull in snowfall this afternoon and
evening before the next round arrives overnight. Mozley

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 320 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

Currently...

Variable high cloudiness prevailed across the region early this
morning. It was rather mild over quite a bit of the region, with
U30/L40s over a good part of the plains. and valleys immediately
east of the Sangres. Where it was warm, the winds were keeping up
while areas where temps were in the 20s over the plains (Lamar/La
Junta/Eads region) winds were light. San Luis valley was cold, but
only in the tens and 20s. Mtns were generally in the 20s. Westerlies
were noted in the Valley floor in Chaffee county and temps were in
the U30s to L40s. Some snow showers were likely ongoing over the
central mtns north of Cottonwood Pass.

Next 24 hours...

Weather will be getting more active, especially the kinematics as a
strong jet pushes toward the region. Winds will be strong over the
mtns during this period, and will only be getting stronger,
especially later tonight. Periods of snow will continue north of
Cottonwood Pass through this morning, and will taper off late this
AM, but will once again be on the increase starting after midnight
and last into Monday. Winds of 30 to 50 mph this AM will taper off a
bit this afternoon, but will RAMP UP starting after midnight, and we
will likely see winds of 65 to 78 mph in the mtns towards sunrise
Monday. Strongest winds will be over the central mtns and push down
into the N Sangres. Additionally.

As for the plains, Not much in the way of strong winds today over
the plains (it will be a bit gusty in wind prone areas (Walsenburg,
Eastern Fremont) but not all that strong (20-30 mph). However later
tonight, especially after midnight, winds will be increasing ALL
areas, and wind gusts to 40 to 50 mph will be possible, especially
in the greater southeast I-25 corridor region. Gusts of 30 to 40 mph
will be possible over the rest of the plains and valleys.

Winter weather advisories are in effect this AM for the central
mtns, and another advisory has been issued for late tonight as the
strong jet impinges into the region.

Temps tonight will be very mild over the plains where the winds keep
up, especially areas south of US50. \/Hodanish

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Issued at 320 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

Monday: The start of the work week will bring active and impactful
weather to south central and southeastern Colorado. A shortwave will
be quickly pushing over the region throughout the day. As this wave
passes, flow will rapidly strengthen as an associated jet streak
races over the area. With the strong flow, and therefore increased
forcing, snow showers will continue to blossom along the mountains,
though particularly along the central mountains where forcing will
be strongest. Outside of those snow showers, dry conditions are
expected for south central and southeastern Colorado. In addition,
strong winds will be a concern throughout Monday. With increased
flow from the passing wave, a tightening pressure gradient from a
deepening lee cyclone across the central plains, and diurnal mixing,
widespread strong winds are anticipated with 40-65 mph wind gusts
for the mountains and 35-55 mph wind gusts for the lower elevations.
With that all said, one area of growing concern is the Rampart
Mountains and El Paso County, where high-res model guidance have
started to signal stronger winds in this region enhanced by modest
mountain wave dynamics and an even tighter pressure gradient, with
wind gusts around 60-70 mph, and isolated higher gusts. The
strongest gusts are expected between the leeward side of the
Ramparts and I-25 corridor, though strong gusts spreading across
eastern El Paso County can not be ruled out. Given agreement and
support from high-res model guidance, confidence is medium (60%) in
this scenario for the Pikes Peak region, and given this, a High Wind
Watch has been issued for Monday morning into the afternoon. If
model guidance continues to support mountain wave dynamics and a
tight pressure gradient, and localized areas of stronger winds,
upgrades to High Wind Warnings may be needed. With that all said,
winds will steadily decrease during the afternoon and evening, as
the wave and its associated dynamics exit the region. Along with all
of that, critical fire weather conditions are expected for the
entirety of the eastern plains Monday. The strong winds, in
combination with dry air and humidity values around and less than
15%, will allow for widespread critical fire weather conditions to
materialize early in the day and last through the afternoon until
winds finally begin lessen. For this reason, a Red Flag Warning has
been issued for the eastern plains from Monday morning into the
afternoon. Beyond all of that, relatively clear skies and warm
temperatures are expected. Looking at temperatures, much of the
region will remain above seasonal values given downsloping winds.
With that said though, a cold front will push southward late in the
day, bringing cooler temperatures with it.

Tuesday - Saturday: For the rest of the long term period, some
unsettled weather is anticipated for portions of south central and
southeastern Colorado. Persistent northwest flow to low amplitude
ridging will be in place over the area. Along with that though,
multiple embedded shortwaves will drift over the region within the
broader flow throughout this period. With each wave passage, given
heightened support and forcing, precipitation chances will
increase, especially along the mountains where forcing will be
strongest and snow showers could be expected. Between these waves,
quieter and drier conditions will prevail. Otherwise, relatively
light winds and pockets of increased clouds with the wave passages
is anticipated. As for temperatures, a cool down to near and only
slightly above season values is expected thanks to the more
unsettled pattern in place.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1012 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

KALS...VFR conditions through the next 24 hours with passing
high level clouds. A few wind gusts this afternoon out of the
south-southwest near 25 kts may be possible. Another round of
gusty winds are anticipated for Monday afternoon.

KCOS...VFR conditions through the next 24 hours with passing
high level clouds. Downslope effects off the Rampart Range will
likely produce a rotor effect overnight tonight with low level
wind shear in the forecast. Occasional gusts near 45 kts may be
possible late tonight before mixing pushes strong northwesterly
winds into the terminal by mid to late morning. Gusts may
approach 50 kts on Monday.

KPUB...VFR conditions through the next 24 hours with passing
high level cloud cover. Winds will shift from east to southeast
this afternoon, then swing westerly this evening and increase in
speed. West winds will ramp up overnight with strong gusts
nearing 50 kts expected by late Monday morning.  Mozley

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST
Monday for COZ058-060.
High Wind Watch from late tonight through Monday afternoon for
COZ081-082-084-085.
Red Flag Warning from 7 AM to 6 PM MST Monday for COZ221-
226>237.

&&

UPDATE...MOZLEY
SHORT TERM...HODANISH
LONG TERM...SIMCOE
AVIATION...MOZLEY
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 29, 4:06 AM MST, 9 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
406 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

COZ058>089-093>099-301115-
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-
406 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snow and wind will increase by early afternoon across the central
mountains, and last through the night time hours. 3 to 6 inches of
wind driven snow are likely. The heaviest snow is expected to occur
generally north of Cottonwood Pass.  Winds will gusts to 40 to 50
mph across the central mountains thia afternoon and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Another round of light to moderate snow is expected along the
mountains, especially the central mountains, through Monday. Strong
winds are expected to cause blowing snow and areas of reduced
visibility.

Strong winds are expected to develop along the mountains Monday with
wind gusts around 40-65 mph expected, with isolated higher gusts
possible. Gusty winds will spread across the lower elevations
Monday, with widespread 30-55 mph winds expected, and stronger gusts
to around 60-70 mph possible for the Pikes Peak region.

Critical fire weather conditions return Monday, especially across
the plains, as dry air and strong winds up to around 55 mph
overspread the area.

For Tuesday and beyond, multiple systems will influence the area,
bringing additional rounds of light to moderate snow for the
mountains, especially the central mountains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

34/SIMCOE

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 29, 8:14 AM MST, 5 hours 25 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
814 AM MST Sun Dec 29 2024

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

0550 AM     Snow             1 NNW Monarch Pass      38.51N 106.33W
12/29/2024  E4.0 Inch        Chaffee            CO   Public

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 29, 12:45 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPUBChaffee, Lake, Saguache37 hr
Dec 29, 3:08 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchPUBEl Paso, Fremont, Teller11 hr
Dec 29, 3:09 AM MSTRed Flag WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 5 more39 hr

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High Wind Warnings in Colorado, 2024Every high wind warning in 2024

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.