Alert archive / Colorado / High Wind Warnings in 2024
High Wind Warning 14, NWS Pueblo, CO
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 12:00 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 6 Ne Manitou Springs, CO | Mesonet 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.
- 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
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. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub KAM
5 follow-up statements
794 WWUS75 KPUB 300425 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 925 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024 COZ081-082-084-085-301230- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.241230T0600Z-241231T0000Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet- Including Pikes Peak, Woodland Park, Black Forest, Peterson Space Force Base, and Colorado Springs 925 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Higher gusts to 75 mph are possible over Pikes Peak. * WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, and El Paso County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel may be difficult for high profile and light weight vehicles. $$ 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. $$ COZ083-086-094>096-099-301230- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.241230T1500Z-241231T0000Z/ Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- Including Kim, Penrose, Branson, Pueblo, Eads, Sheridan Lake, Springfield, Canon City, and Walsh 925 PM MST Sun Dec 29 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kiowa, Pueblo, Eastern Las Animas, Baca, and Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub 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. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub Simcoe
789 WWUS75 KPUB 301728 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1028 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024 COZ081-082-084-085-310000- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet- Including Black Forest, Peterson Space Force Base, Pikes Peak, Woodland Park, and Colorado Springs 1028 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, and El Paso County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel may be difficult for high profile and light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected west of Interstate 25. $$ 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. $$ COZ087-088-310000- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/ Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Including Trinidad and Walsenburg 1028 AM MST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County below 7500 Feet, and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along and west of Interstate 25 overnight, spreading eastward Monday morning. $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub 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. $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub Moore
217 WWUS75 KPUB 302357 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 457 PM MST Mon Dec 30 2024 COZ081>088-094>096-099-310100- /O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-241231T0000Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet- Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- Including Pueblo, Eads, Branson, Penrose, Trinidad, Springfield, Woodland Park, Kim, Peterson Space Force Base, Walsh, Sheridan Lake, Walsenburg, Black Forest, Pikes Peak, Canon City, and Colorado Springs 457 PM MST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... The threat has ended. $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub MG
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 12:45 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | PUB | Chaffee, Lake, Saguache | 37 hr |
| Dec 29, 3:08 AM MST | High Wind Watch | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Teller | 11 hr |
| Dec 29, 3:09 AM MST | Red Flag Warning | PUB | Baca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 5 more | 39 hr |
Nearby
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.