Alert archive / Colorado / High Wind Warnings in 2024
High Wind Warning 5, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Mar 2, 2024, 2:51 AM MST for 11 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Mar 2, 2024, 4:44 PM MST. It was in force for 27 hr. 23 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2024, 2:51 AM MST (09:51 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 2, 2024, 4:44 PM MST
- Expired
- Mar 3, 2024, 8:00 PM MST
- In force
- 27 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
Counties Alamosa County, CO, Chaffee County, CO, Conejos County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Custer County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO, Saguache County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 135 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 5:25 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 11 S Rosita, CO | Mesonet station AW342 HIGHLANDS RANCH. |
| Mar 2, 9:08 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 S Alamosa, CO | KALS ASOS. |
| Mar 2, 9:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 2 Ese Hoehne, CO | KTAD ASOS. |
| Mar 3, 12:02 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 3 Ese Hoehne, CO | AWOS station KTAD Trinidad Airport. |
| Mar 3, 12:35 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 11 S Rosita, CO | Mesonet station AW342 HIGHLANDS RANCH. |
| Mar 3, 12:57 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Wnw Colorado City, CO | Mesonet station CCYC2 Colorado City. |
| Mar 3, 1:44 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 3 Ese Hoehne, CO | AWOS station KTAD Trinidad Airport. |
| Mar 3, 1:47 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 75 | 3 Ese Hoehne, CO | AWOS station KTAD Trinidad Airport. |
| Mar 3, 3:25 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 11 S Rosita, CO | Mesonet station AW342 HIGHLANDS RANCH. |
| Mar 3, 3:55 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Ne Colorado City, CO | Mesonet station CW4784 Colorado City. |
| Mar 3, 4:19 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Ne Aguilar, CO | Mesonet station CO031 025n033 Aguilar. |
| Mar 3, 4:57 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 1 Wnw Colorado City, CO | Mesonet station CCYC2 Colorado City. |
| Mar 3, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1 | 2 Wsw Nathrop, CO | Cocorahs station CO-CF-54 Nathrop 1.9 WSW. |
| Mar 3, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.8 | 2 Ssw Salida, CO | Cocorahs station CO-CF-55 Salida 1.8 SSW. |
| Mar 3, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.9 | 3 W Nathrop, CO | Cocorahs station CO-CF-19 Nathrop 3.3 WSW. |
| Mar 3, 8:00 AM MST | SNOW 4.5 | 7 Ssw Nathrop, CO | Cocorahs station CO-CF-41 Salida 9.2 NW. |
| Mar 3, 9:14 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 76 | 3 Ese Hoehne, CO | AWOS station KTAD Trinidad Airport. |
| Mar 3, 12:59 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Ne Aguilar, CO | Mesonet station CO031 025n033 Aguilar. |
| Mar 3, 1:55 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 5 N Walsenburg, CO | AWOS station K4V1 4 N Walsenburg. |
| Mar 3, 4:03 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 9 Nnw Walsenburg, CO | Mesonet station CO030 025s05910rws1rhs - 0.4 Mi N Of B. |
| Mar 3, 4:13 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 6 S Colorado City, CO | Mesonet station CO029 025s066 Apache City. |
| Mar 3, 4:44 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 6 S Colorado City, CO | Mesonet station CO029 025s066 Apache City. |
| Mar 3, 4:46 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 Ne Colorado City, CO | Mesonet station CW4784 Colorado City. |
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 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 297 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
- 1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2899 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 57 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 35 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 105 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
683 WWUS75 KPUB 020951 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 251 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 COZ072-073-078>080-021800- /O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0003.240303T0300Z-240304T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240303T0300Z-240304T0300Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including the cities of Blanca Peak, La Veta Pass, Westcliffe, Silver Cliff, Rye, and Poncha Pass 251 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet Mountain Valley. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ COZ074-075-086>088-021800- /O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0003.240303T0300Z-240304T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240303T0300Z-240304T0300Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cuchara, Pueblo, Walsenburg, Weston, Spanish Peaks, Stonewall, and Trinidad 251 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pueblo County, Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, including Walsenburg, and Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet, including Trinidad. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub
10 follow-up statements
242 WWUS75 KPUB 020957 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 257 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 COZ069>071-021800- /O.EXB.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240303T0600Z-240304T0000Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- Including the cities of Manassa, San Luis, Monte Vista, Antonito, Blanca, Sanford, Center, Alamosa, La Jara, Del Norte, and Fort Garland 257 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ COZ072-073-078>080-021800- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240303T0300Z-240304T0300Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including the cities of Blanca Peak, La Veta Pass, Westcliffe, Silver Cliff, Rye, and Poncha Pass 257 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet Mountain Valley. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ074-075-086>088-021800- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240303T0300Z-240304T0300Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 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- Including the cities of Cuchara, Pueblo, Walsenburg, Weston, Spanish Peaks, Stonewall, and Trinidad 257 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pueblo County, Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, including Walsenburg, and Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet, including Trinidad. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south roads. 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. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub
651 WWUS75 KPUB 021708 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1008 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 COZ072-073-078>080-030200- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240303T0300Z-240304T0300Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including the cities of Westcliffe, Silver Cliff, Poncha Pass, La Veta Pass, Blanca Peak, and Rye 1008 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet Mountain Valley. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ074-075-086>088-030200- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240303T0300Z-240304T0300Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 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- Including the cities of Pueblo, Weston, Spanish Peaks, Trinidad, Cuchara, Stonewall, and Walsenburg 1008 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pueblo, Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet including Walsenburg, and Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet including Trinidad. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south roads. 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. && $$ COZ069>071-030200- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240303T0600Z-240304T0000Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- Including the cities of Manassa, Center, Sanford, San Luis, La Jara, Blanca, Antonito, Alamosa, Del Norte, Monte Vista, and Fort Garland 1008 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub Moore
229 WWUS75 KPUB 022151 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 251 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 COZ072-073-078>080-030600- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240303T0300Z-240304T0300Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including the cities of Westcliffe, Silver Cliff, La Veta Pass, Poncha Pass, Blanca Peak, and Rye 251 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet Mountain Valley. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south orientated roadways. 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. && $$ COZ074-075-086>088-030600- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240303T0300Z-240304T0300Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cuchara, Stonewall, Trinidad, Spanish Peaks, Pueblo, Weston, and Walsenburg 251 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pueblo, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south orientated roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ069>071-030600- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240303T0600Z-240304T0000Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- Including the cities of Sanford, Del Norte, Fort Garland, Blanca, Center, Alamosa, Monte Vista, La Jara, Antonito, San Luis, and Manassa 251 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may also significantly lower visibilities across the San Luis Valley. 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. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub MW
991 WWUS75 KPUB 022344 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 444 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 COZ069>071-030745- /O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240302T2344Z-240304T0000Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- Including the cities of La Jara, San Luis, Blanca, Fort Garland, Alamosa, Sanford, Center, Manassa, Del Norte, Antonito, and Monte Vista 444 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...San Luis Valley. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ072-073-078>080-030745- /O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240302T2344Z-240304T0300Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including the cities of La Veta Pass, Blanca Peak, Poncha Pass, Silver Cliff, Rye, and Westcliffe 444 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet Mountain Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ074-075-086>088-030745- /O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0005.240302T2344Z-240304T0300Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Stonewall, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Weston, Spanish Peaks, Cuchara, and Pueblo 444 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pueblo, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub EP
264 WWUS75 KPUB 030626 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1126 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 COZ069>071-031430- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0000Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- Including the cities of La Jara, San Luis, Blanca, Fort Garland, Alamosa, Sanford, Center, Manassa, Del Norte, Antonito, and Monte Vista 1126 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...San Luis Valley. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ072-073-078>080-031430- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0300Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including the cities of La Veta Pass, Blanca Peak, Poncha Pass, Silver Cliff, Rye, and Westcliffe 1126 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet Mountain Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ074-075-086>088-031430- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0300Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 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- Including the cities of Stonewall, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Weston, Spanish Peaks, Cuchara, and Pueblo 1126 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. Strongest winds will be in and near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pueblo, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub EP
453 WWUS75 KPUB 031120 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 420 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 COZ069>071-031930- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0000Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- Including the cities of Alamosa, Antonito, Center, Sanford, Monte Vista, Del Norte, La Jara, Fort Garland, Blanca, Manassa, and San Luis 420 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...San Luis Valley. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ072-073-078>080-031930- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0300Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including the cities of Poncha Pass, La Veta Pass, Rye, Westcliffe, Blanca Peak, and Silver Cliff 420 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet Mountain Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * 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... 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. && $$ COZ074-075-086>088-031930- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0300Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Trinidad, Weston, Pueblo, Cuchara, Spanish Peaks, Walsenburg, and Stonewall 420 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. * WHERE...The greater southern I-25 corridor region and the southern Sangre De Cristo mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel along I-25 from just south of Pueblo to the New Mexico border will be very difficult due to the intense cross winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub Hodanish
218 WWUS75 KPUB 031850 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1150 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 COZ069>071-040000- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0000Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- Including the cities of Del Norte, Fort Garland, Alamosa, Monte Vista, Center, Manassa, Antonito, La Jara, San Luis, Sanford, and Blanca 1150 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...San Luis Valley. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. 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. && $$ COZ072-073-078>080-040300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0300Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including the cities of Silver Cliff, Blanca Peak, Poncha Pass, Rye, La Veta Pass, and Westcliffe 1150 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet Mountain Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ074-075-086>088-040300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0300Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 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- Including the cities of Trinidad, Spanish Peaks, Stonewall, Pueblo, Weston, Cuchara, and Walsenburg 1150 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pueblo, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. 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. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub MW
573 WWUS75 KPUB 032144 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 244 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 COZ069>071-040000- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0000Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- Including the cities of Del Norte, Fort Garland, Alamosa, Monte Vista, Center, Manassa, Antonito, La Jara, San Luis, Sanford, and Blanca 244 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...San Luis Valley. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ072-073-078>080-040300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0300Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including the cities of Silver Cliff, Blanca Peak, Poncha Pass, Rye, La Veta Pass, and Westcliffe 244 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet Mountain Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ COZ074-075-086>088-040300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0300Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Trinidad, Spanish Peaks, Stonewall, Pueblo, Weston, Cuchara, and Walsenburg 244 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pueblo, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub MW
438 WWUS75 KPUB 032356 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 456 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 COZ069>071-040100- /O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0000Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- Including the cities of La Jara, Sanford, Antonito, Monte Vista, Blanca, Center, Manassa, San Luis, Fort Garland, Del Norte, and Alamosa 456 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. Southwest winds will continue to gust 30 to 40 mph through 8 PM. $$ COZ072-073-078>080-040300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0300Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including the cities of Blanca Peak, Poncha Pass, Westcliffe, La Veta Pass, Silver Cliff, and Rye 456 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet Mountain Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ074-075-086>088-040300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0300Z/ Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 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- Including the cities of Stonewall, Weston, Cuchara, Trinidad, Spanish Peaks, Pueblo, and Walsenburg 456 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pueblo, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * 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... 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. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub KAM
154 WWUS75 KPUB 040248 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 748 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 COZ072>075-078>080-086>088-040400- /O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240304T0300Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Blanca Peak, Poncha Pass, Stonewall, Westcliffe, Weston, Cuchara, Trinidad, Spanish Peaks, Pueblo, La Veta Pass, Silver Cliff, Rye, and Walsenburg 748 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... The threat for high winds has ended, however, winds gusting 30 to 50 mph will continue through midnight. $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub KAM
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 Mar 1, 10:19 PM MST, 4 hours 32 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Critical fire weather conditions expected for all of the plains Saturday.
- Strong and damaging winds and critical fire weather conditions across southern Colorado Saturday night and Sunday.
- Snow and blowing snow for the higher terrain along and west of the Continental Divide later Saturday through early Monday.
- Unsettled weather late next week.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 1, 10:19 PM MST, 4 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1019 PM MST Fri Mar 1 2024 .KEY MESSAGES... - Critical fire weather conditions expected for all of the plains Saturday. - Strong and damaging winds and critical fire weather conditions across southern Colorado Saturday night and Sunday. - Snow and blowing snow for the higher terrain along and west of the Continental Divide later Saturday through early Monday. - Unsettled weather late next week. && .UPDATE... Issued at 633 PM MST Fri Mar 1 2024 Refreshed forecasts to reflect expiration of Red Flag Warning for this evening. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/... Issued at 257 PM MST Fri Mar 1 2024 Currently...The upper jet was nosing into the Great Basin this afternoon, carving to the south ahead of an approaching Pacific low pressure system. West to southwest flow aloft has steadily increased through the day, with many sites reporting gusts of 20 to 40 mph. Temps as of 2 PM have climbed into the 50s for the high valleys, and 60s to near 70F for the plains. Ongoing Red Flag Warning has hit in some areas, especially the wind-prone corridors as was expected, but other sites have come close. Tonight...Ongoing critical fire weather conditions for portions of the I-25 Corridor will likely ease by 6 PM as RH levels increase. One more night of fairly benign weather expected as the Pacific system continues to approach. The upper jet will cross the Great Basin tonight, further increasing the west-southwest winds aloft. However, due to decoupling winds at the surface feel that wind shear needs to be mentioned in the KCOS and KPUB TAFs one more time tonight, from around midnight into tomorrow morning. Otherwise, plan on some high thin clouds and overnight lows in 20s to around 30F for the high valleys, and 30s for the plains to even near 40F along the eastern mt slopes. Tomorrow...The Pacific system moves onshore across the Pacific NW tomorrow, and the upper jet (with a 120-140 kt core) digging out the southern extent of the trough becomes more zonal and pushes into CO. Therefore, winds aloft will be come more westerly and increase further through the morning and into the afternoon for the forecast area. Combined with existing dry conditions and expected RH levels below 15 percent, critical fire weather conditions for all of the plains are anticipated. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph at the lower elevations, and up to 75 mph for the mt peaks, will be possible by late afternoon. Expect high temps in the 50s for the high valleys (5 deg above normal), and mid 60s to mid 70s for the plains (15 degrees above normal) due to the warming downslope flow. The area will be under high fire danger tomorrow and Sunday. Please avoid any outdoor activities that could start a fire, since under these conditions any fire starts will likely be difficult to contain. Moore && .LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/... Issued at 257 PM MST Fri Mar 1 2024 Saturday night-Sunday night...Latest models remain consistent with upper trough and strong jet continuing translating across the Rockies Saturday night and Sunday, which will bring snow and blowing snow to areas along and west of the ContDvd, as well as strong and damaging winds and critical fire weather conditions to portions of southern Colorado through this period. The strongest winds are expected to remain across the higher peaks and across the southeast mtns into the southern I-25 Corridor Saturday night and through the day Sunday, where HREF data indicates the highest potential of westerly gusts of 60 to 80 mph. With that said, we have added Pueblo County to the current High Wind Watch across the SE Mtns and immediate adjacent Plains Saturday night and through the day Sunday. Strong cross winds and the potential for blowing dust could affect travel the southern I-25 Corridor Saturday night and Sunday. Elsewhere, gusty west winds of 40 to 60 mph can be expected to develop Saturday night, with snow developing along and west of the ContDvd, which will persist through the day Sunday before diminishing Sunday night. With snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and expected hazardous travel conditions in snow and blowing snow, we have issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the central and southwest mtns Saturday night through Sunday night. Latest models continue to indicate differences in timing of a cold front across the plains, with the latest EC and Canadian still bringing a front across the Palmer Dvd early Sunday morning and looks to stall across the lower Arkansas River Valley through mid morning before pushing back north into northeastern Colorado Sunday afternoon, with a secondary surge of the front then expected Sunday night across the southeast Plains. Models do indicate the potential for banded precipitation across the Pikes Peak region early Sunday morning, before the front lifts back to the north. This will also allow for gusty westerly winds to persist with the redevelopment of Critical Fire Weather conditions across the the plains Sunday mid morning and afternoon. Again with uncertainty in the location of said front, have kept a Fire Weather Watch in tact across the southern tier zones for Sunday, though have added portions of the lower Arkansas River Valley to the Watch. Monday-Friday... For the rest of the long term period, unsettled weather will continue for south central and southeastern Colorado. Ensemble model guidance are in good agreement about flow becoming more westerly over the region, with embedded waves periodically passing across the area. This pattern will keep precipitation chances heightened for the region, but especially along the mountains given the consistent orographic forcing. Looking at temperatures, a cooler stretch of days is anticipated. The waves drifting within the overall flow will help to shove reinforcing cold airmasses southward, and given this, much of the region will remain near to slightly below seasonal values for early March. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/... Issued at 1018 PM MST Fri Mar 1 2024 VFR conditions are expected at KALS, KCOS, and KPUB through 24 hours. Strong west-southwesterly flow will set in across the area overnight tonight and into tomorrow, impacting all three TAF sites. LLWS will be expected at KCOS and KPUB, starting around 08Z tonight. Starting around 18Z, all three TAF sites are expected to experience gusty west winds, upwards of around 30-35 knots or more, through the end of the period. && .PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Weather Advisory from 8 PM Saturday to 5 AM MST Monday for COZ058-060. Winter Weather Advisory from 11 PM Saturday to 5 AM MST Monday for COZ068. High Wind Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday evening for COZ072>075-078>080-086>088. Red Flag Warning from 10 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday for COZ222- 226>237. Fire Weather Watch from Sunday morning through Sunday evening for COZ228>230-232-233-235>237. && UPDATE...PETERSEN SHORT TERM...MOORE LONG TERM...WANKOWSKI AVIATION...GARBEROGLIO
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 1, 6:41 PM MST, 8 hours 10 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pueblo CO 641 PM MST Fri Mar 1 2024 COZ058>089-093>099-030145- 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- 641 PM MST Fri Mar 1 2024 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east central...south central and southeast Colorado. .DAY ONE...Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Strong winds and dry conditions will produce critical fire danger on Saturday, and Red Flag Warnings are in effect from late morning until mid-evening for locations along and east of the Front Range Accumulating snow will begin to push into the Continental Divide late in the day on Saturday and could lead to snow-covered roads, especially across higher terrain. Accumulating snow will begin to push into the Continental Divide late in the day on Saturday and could lead to snow-covered roads, especially across higher terrain. Damaging wind gusts will be possible Saturday night and Sunday, especially for the Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, and the immediate leeward sides of these mountains, with gusts in excess of 60 mph. Critical fire weather conditions are also possible Sunday afternoon on the southeastern plains given strong winds and low humidity values. Snow will spread into the Continental Divide Saturday night and continue through Sunday night. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are possible along the Continental Divide, with locally higher amounts possible on west facing slopes. Periods of light snow will continue off and on along the Continental Divide through much of next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters will not be needed tonight. 10/SIMCOE
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 3:49 AM MST | Winter Storm Warning | PUB | Chaffee, Lake, Saguache | 48 hr |
| Mar 2, 3:51 AM MST | Red Flag Warning | PUB | Baca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 4 more | 39 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.