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Winter Storm Warning 6, NWS Pueblo, CO

February 9, 20248 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this winter storm warning at Feb 9, 2024, 2:25 PM MST for 8 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Feb 10, 2024, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 23 hr. 28 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
Feb 9, 2024, 2:25 PM MST (21:25 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 10, 2024, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 11, 2024, 4:02 AM MST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

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

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:25 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
Feb 10, 7:15 AM MSTSNOW 22 Wsw Colorado Springs, COSnowfall so far at location.
Feb 10, 7:36 AM MSTSNOW 1.52 Nw Colorado Springs, CO
Feb 10, 7:36 AM MSTSNOW 33 E Monument, CO
Feb 10, 7:53 AM MSTSNOW 2.53 Ne Air Force Academy, COSnowfall so far at location.
Feb 10, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 34 Se Air Force Academy, CO
Feb 10, 8:16 AM MSTSNOW 32 N Black Forest, CO
Feb 10, 8:16 AM MSTSNOW 44 Wnw Black Forest, CO
Feb 10, 8:17 AM MSTSNOW 32 Nne Monument, CO
Feb 10, 9:31 AM MSTSNOW 5.53 Ne Air Force Academy, CO
Feb 10, 9:48 AM MSTSNOW 2.32 Nw Colorado Springs, CO2.3 inch event total, with 0.18 inch liquid so far.
Feb 10, 9:48 AM MSTSNOW 52 N Black Forest, CO
Feb 10, 10:11 AM MSTSNOW 66 Ne Colorado Springs, CO
Feb 10, 10:54 AM MSTSNOW 5.52 Nne Monument, CO
Feb 10, 12:22 PM MSTSNOW 42 Wsw Peterson Afb, CO
Feb 10, 12:32 PM MSTSNOW 64 Wnw Black Forest, CO
Feb 10, 1:19 PM MSTSNOW 74 W Black Forest, CO
Feb 10, 3:04 PM MSTSNOW 7.63 E Monument, CO
Feb 10, 3:16 PM MSTSNOW 54 Nw Peterson Afb, CO
Feb 10, 5:18 PM MSTSNOW 4.25 Sse Air Force Academy, COFlurries continue.
Feb 10, 6:44 PM MSTSNOW 4.35 S Colorado Springs, CO
Feb 10, 6:44 PM MSTSNOW 4.35 S Colorado Springs, CO
Feb 10, 7:19 PM MSTSNOW 2.82 Wnw Peterson Afb, CO
Feb 10, 7:23 PM MSTSNOW 3.82 Ese Colorado Springs, COReported via media source.
Feb 10, 10:00 PM MSTSNOW 8.52 N Black Forest, CODelayed report. SWE 0.49.
Feb 10, 10:07 PM MSTSNOW 61 Sse Beulah, COStill snowing at time of report.
Feb 10, 10:21 PM MSTSNOW 92 Ene Black Forest, CO
Feb 10, 10:46 PM MSTSNOW 2.31 Se Pueblo West, COSWE 0.24 inches.
Feb 11, 12:28 AM MSTSNOW 13.53 Nw Black Forest, CO24 hour total snow accumulation.

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, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 366 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 2024-02-09Temperature 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 2024-02-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 4 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
870 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
4 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
13 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

485 
WWUS45 KPUB 092125
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
225 PM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

COZ074-075-100530-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0009.240210T1200Z-240211T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0006.240210T1200Z-240211T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
225 PM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16
  inches.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall Saturday
  afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-094-099-100530-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0009.240210T1200Z-240211T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0006.240210T1200Z-240211T1500Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
225 PM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall Saturday
  afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ079-080-100530-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0006.240210T1200Z-240211T1200Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
225 PM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 14
  inches with the heaviest accumulations along the northeast 
  facing slopes.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall Saturday 
  afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-078-081-082-100530-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.240210T1200Z-240211T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
225 PM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM
MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 9 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountain
  Valley, Pikes Peak, Teller County and the Rampart Range.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall Saturday 
  afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ083>086-093-097-098-100530-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.240210T1200Z-240211T1200Z/
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-
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
225 PM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM
MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Fremont, El Paso, Pueblo, Otero, Bent and 
  Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall Saturday
  afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
252 
WWUS45 KPUB 100600
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1100 PM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

COZ074-075-101400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.240210T1200Z-240211T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
1100 PM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO
8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 
  16 inches.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ079-080-101400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.240210T1200Z-240211T1200Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1100 PM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO
5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  14 inches with the heaviest accumulations along the northeast 
  facing slopes.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-094-099-101400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.240210T1200Z-240211T1500Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1100 PM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO
8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-078-081-082-101400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.240210T1200Z-240211T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
1100 PM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY
TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 9 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountain 
  Valley, Pikes Peak, Teller County and the Rampart Range.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ083>086-093-097-098-101400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.240210T1200Z-240211T1200Z/
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-
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
1100 PM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY
TO 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Fremont, El Paso, Pueblo, Otero, Bent and 
  Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
997 
WWUS45 KPUB 101052
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
352 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

COZ074-075-101900-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.240210T1200Z-240211T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
352 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16
  inches.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ079-080-101900-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.240210T1200Z-240211T1200Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
352 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 14
  inche with the heaviest accumulations along the northeast 
  facing slopes.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-094-099-101900-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.240210T1200Z-240211T1500Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
352 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches.

* WHERE...Lower elevations of Huerfano and western Las Animas
  Counties, and eastern Las Animas and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ089-095-101900-
/O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.240210T1200Z-240211T1200Z/
Crowley County-Western Kiowa County-
352 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Crowley and Western Kiowa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-078-081-082-101900-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.240210T1200Z-240211T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
352 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 9 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountain 
  Valley, Pikes Peak, Teller County and the Rampart Range.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ083>086-093-097-098-101900-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.240210T1200Z-240211T1200Z/
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-
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
352 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Fremont, El Paso, Pueblo, Otero, Bent and 
  Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
428 
WWUS45 KPUB 101611
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
911 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

COZ084-110015-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
911 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with slick and
  snowpacked roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ074-075-110015-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
911 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16 
  inches.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ079-080-110015-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
911 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 13 
  inches.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-094-099-110015-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1500Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
911 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ096-110015-
/O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Eastern Kiowa County-
911 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Kiowa County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-078-081-082-110015-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
911 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountain
  Valley, Pikes Peak, Teller County and the Rampart Range.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ083-085-086-089-093-095-097-098-110015-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Western Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
911 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Fremont, Southern El Paso, Pueblo, Crowley,
  Otero, Western Kiowa, Bent, and Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
544 
WWUS45 KPUB 102157
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
257 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

COZ074-075-110600-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
257 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 13 
  inches.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ079-080-110600-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
257 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-094-099-110600-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1500Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
257 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ084-110600-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
257 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Expect slick and snow covered roads overnight through
  early Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-078-081-082-110600-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
257 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountain
  Valley, Pikes Peak, Teller County and the Rampart Range.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ083-085-086-089-093-095>098-110600-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
257 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Fremont, Southern El Paso, Pueblo, Crowley,
  Otero, Kiowa, Bent and Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
372 
WWUS45 KPUB 110546
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1046 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

COZ074-075-111400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
1046 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ079-080-111200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1046 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-094-099-111400-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1500Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1046 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including Highway 160.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ084-111200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
1046 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to an inch.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Expect slick and snow covered roads overnight 
  through early Sunday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures falling into the 20s will
  allow for wet roadways to freeze overnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-078-081-082-111200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
1046 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountain 
  Valley, Pikes Peak, Teller County and the Rampart Range.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ083-085-086-089-093-095>098-111200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
1046 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Fremont, Southern El Paso, Pueblo, Crowley, 
  Otero, Kiowa, Bent and Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
994 
WWUS45 KPUB 111102
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
402 AM MST Sun Feb 11 2024

COZ079-080-084-111215-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
402 AM MST Sun Feb 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Light snow is still falling over the region, but accumulations are
minimal. Roads may be slippery, but after the suns comes up
melting should be rapid. 

$$

COZ074-075-087-088-094-099-111215-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240211T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
402 AM MST Sun Feb 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Light snow is still falling over the region, but accumulations are
minimal. Roads may be slippery, but after the suns comes up
melting should be rapid. 

$$

COZ072-073-078-081>083-085-086-089-093-095>098-111215-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240211T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 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-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
402 AM MST Sun Feb 11 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow is still falling over the region, but accumulations are
minimal. Roads may be slippery, but after the suns comes up
melting should be rapid. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm 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 winter storm warning went out at Feb 9, 11:20 AM MST, 3 hours 5 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Low to medium confidence (30-40%) of light snow showers across the area today as the upper low tracks east across southern Colorado.
  • Cold front passage this morning will knock temperatures today back down to seasonal normals.
  • Light, to at time moderate, snow showers expected for the mountains and valleys this weekend.
  • Widespread snow expected for the lower elevations, with the heaviest snow along the Raton Mesa area.
  • Drier and warmer conditions anticipated for much of next week.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 9, 11:20 AM MST, 3 hours 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1120 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Low to medium confidence (30-40%) of light snow showers
   across the area today as the upper low tracks east across
   southern Colorado.

 - Cold front passage this morning will knock temperatures
   today back down to seasonal normals.

 - Light, to at time moderate, snow showers expected for the
   mountains and valleys this weekend.

 - Widespread snow expected for the lower elevations, with the
   heaviest snow along the Raton Mesa area.

 - Drier and warmer conditions anticipated for much of next week.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 843 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

Updated forecast to bump up pops across the I-25 corridor and southeast
plains as the wrap around snow band along the northwest side of a
compact upper low pushes eastward towards the KS border by noon.
Followed the HREF guidance which keeps this well defined snow
band feature along the I-25 corridor then fragments and weakens
it as it pushes eastward. Some snow covered roads (where
temperatures are cold enough) could cause some minor travel
impacts this morning, however warming temperatures and melting
should eliminate most impacts by noon as showers diminish and
pull eastward. Some brief accumulations of up to an inch across
the lower elevations will be possible, mainly on grassy
surfaces before temperatures rebound this afternoon.

Elsewhere, forecast looks on track with minimal changes made.
-KT

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 414 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

Currently...Upper low pressure center was moving across southwestern
CO early this morning, producing some light snow over portions of
the San Luis Valley as well as across the higher terrain. The far
southeast corner of the state remained cloud-free, while the
remainder of the forecast area reported abundant cloud cover. Temps
as of 3 AM have dropped into the 20s and 30s for most locations.

Today...The upper disturbance is expected to track across southern
CO today, while a stronger more broad trough of low pressure gathers
strength over the Pacific NW and Great Basin. The small upper low
passing directly overhead will bring light snow showers to the
higher terrain and valleys through the day, as well as some snow or
a rain snow mix to the I-25 Corridor and eastern plains through the
morning. Snow amounts should remain light, 1 to 3 inches for the mts
and Monument Hill, while the plains may see light snow showers with
minimal accumulation. This upper feature quickly pushes east out of
the state by late this afternoon, with activity rapidly becoming
much more isolated by 5 or 6 PM. A cold front drops south across the
Palmer Divide this morning, knocking temps back down to seasonal
normals as most locations will struggle to climb out of the 40s.
Plan on highs in the 30s for the high valleys, and mid 30s to upper
40s for the plains.

Tonight...The deepening trough to the west will become the next
weather maker for Colorado, dropping due south across the Great
Basin as the low center moves into northern AZ. This will set the
stage for a reloading of moisture advection across the Four Corners
into CO. Activity for much of the lower elevations is expected to
drop off through the evening, though moisture stacking up on the
north side of Monument Hill from the earlier cold front will likely
keep snow showers in place across northern El Paso County.
Meanwhile, snow showers will once again begin to develop and
strengthen over the mts, with the Continental Divide and the eastern
San Juan Mts favored initially. An additional inch of snow over
northern El Paso County and the Rampart Range will be possible this
evening, while the higher peaks of the Continental Divide may see up
to 2 inches of new snow through the night. Look for overnight low
temps 5 to 15 above zero for the high valleys, and in the teens and
20s for the plains. Moore

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Issued at 414 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

Saturday - Sunday: Widespread wintry weather returns this week for
south central and southeastern Colorado. Synoptically, a trough will
dig/amplify over the region throughout this timeframe, with its
associated low pressure deepening/wrapping up late Saturday into
early Sunday. This dynamic system will bring increased forcing
across the area, and will also bring a reinforcing cold surge/front
Saturday afternoon. With that all said though, recent trends in
model guidance have shown this storm system going further south than
previous days, and this will influence precipitation across parts of
the area. Given all of this though, precipitation chances will
become heightened for much of the region, and given the colder
nature of this storm system, most precipitation is expected to be
snow. Looking at some of the finer details, light, to at times
moderate, snow showers will steadily increase in coverage through
Saturday across the mountains and valleys as the larger system
approaches and starts passing over the region. As for the lower
elevations, the I25 corridor and eastern plains, a more widespread,
and likely impactful snow for some, is anticipated. As the storm
system passes over, and easterly winds at the surface overspread
this area, a more widespread lighter snow is expected early Saturday
into late Saturday, with the possibility of a rain/snow mix across
parts of the far eastern plains during the afternoon hours. Then as
the system continues eastward, and its associated low closes off to
the south, winds will become more northerly and the focus for snow
development will shift to the Raton Mesa area, and given the enhanced
forcing from the reinforcing cold front and the overall dynamic
system, moderate to heavy snow will be possible across this area
late Saturday into early Sunday. Given this, a Winter Storm Watch
has been issued for this region. Also given the aforementioned trend
southward in the broader system, and therefore lower confidence in
snow development and totals for areas further north, no Winter
Storm Watches have been issued for the Palmer Divide area, but a
Winter Weather Advisory will likely be needed in the future as
long as forecast snowfall totals remain around where they
currently are. Finally with all of that said, as the trough axis
and major forcing with the system push eastward early Sunday,
any precipitation present across south central and southeastern
Colorado is anticipated to quickly dissipate throughout midday
Sunday. Looking at temperatures during this period, a cold set
of days is expected given the system and cold surge with it.
Much of the region will fall to below seasonal values, with
areas that receive any heavier snowfall staying even further
below season values.

Monday - Thursday: For the rest of the long term period, a much
quieter stretch of weather is expected. The system brining winter
weather over the weekend will continue its trek to the east, and
flow behind it will become more westerly to northwesterly, which
ensemble model guidance are in good agreement on, leading to high
(60-79%) confidence in this pattern evolution. Given the lack of any
major forcing with the pattern, dry conditions are expected
throughout this period. With that said though, weak waves/ripples in
the flow may drift over the region, bringing enough of uptick in
forcing to blossom isolated light snow showers along the mountains.
Otherwise, an uptick in cloud cover would be expected for much of
the area. As for temperatures, a slow and steady warmup is
anticipated. With no cold fronts pushing over the region, and
relatively clear conditions, much of the area will warm back to
around, and slightly above, seasonal values for mid February.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1108 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

Latest radar imagery is showing the morning snow quickly
diminishing at this time, and anticipate this trend to continue
through the first couple of hours of the period. Some potential
for additional light rain or snow showers at COS this afternoon,
but overall, dry weather with VFR conditions will be in place
this afternoon into much of tonight. Next round of snow and
lowering ceilings arrive very late tonight into early Saturday
morning. Will see snow increase in coverage and intensity at all
sites, most notably COS and PUB, but do think the more intense
snow with higher impacts will either arrive right at the end of
the period or just shortly after. Do think there is about a 50
to 70 percent chance for MVFR ceilings for COS and PUB by
Saturday morning. Diminishing winds are expected this
afternoon, with lighter winds likely through much of the period.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Sunday morning
for COZ074-075-087-088-094-099.

&&

UPDATE...TORGERSON
SHORT TERM...MOORE
LONG TERM...SIMCOE
AVIATION...RODRIGUEZ
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 9, 8:42 AM MST, 5 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
842 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

COZ058>089-093>099-101545-
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-
842 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Intermittent light snow showers will be possible across the higher
terrain as well as the I-25 Corridor this morning and afternoon, as
a small upper low quickly tracks east across southern Colorado. Snow
amounts should remain light, 1 to 3 inches for the mountains and
Monument Hill, while the plains may see light snow showers with up
to an inch on grassy surfaces this morning.

The next system to affect the state will move into position just
west of Colorado tonight, bringing additional snow to the higher
terrain. The higher peaks of the Continental Divide will be favored,
with up to 2 inches of new snow there expected by Saturday morning.
Lingering snow showers along the Palmer Divide may produce an inch
of new snow over Monument Hill tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Widespread wintry weather returns Saturday and Sunday, with
precipitation chances becoming heightened for much of south central
and southeastern Colorado. Light, to at time moderate, snow showers
are expected over the mountains and valleys. More widespread snow
develops across the lower elevations, with moderate to heavy snow
becoming increasingly likely for parts of the Raton Mesa area.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

31/31

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 9, 9:52 AM MST, 4 hours 33 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
952 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

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

0952 AM     Snow             1 SE Pueblo West        38.30N 104.74W
02/09/2024  M1.2 inch        Pueblo             CO   NWS Employee

&&
Local storm report, Feb 9, 9:56 AM MST, 4 hours 29 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
956 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

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

0955 AM     Snow             1 SE Pueblo West        38.30N 104.74W
02/09/2024  M1.2 inch        Pueblo             CO   NWS Employee

&&
Local storm report, Feb 9, 9:59 AM MST, 4 hours 26 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
959 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

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

0800 AM     Snow             5 S Hillside            38.20N 105.60W
02/09/2024  M1.7 inch        Custer             CO   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station CO-CU-25 Westcliffe 8.4
            WNW.

0720 AM     Snow             1 SE Penrose            38.42N 105.00W
02/09/2024  M1.4 inch        Fremont            CO   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station CO-FM-1 Penrose 1.2 ESE.

0715 AM     Snow             3 SE Canon City         38.43N 105.21W
02/09/2024  M1.3 inch        Fremont            CO   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station CO-FM-103 Lincoln Park 0.6
            NE.

0700 AM     Snow             4 NNE Florissant        38.99N 105.27W
02/09/2024  M1.0 inch        Teller             CO   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station CO-TL-31 Florissant 4.8
            NNE.

0700 AM     Snow             1 NE Colorado Springs   38.83N 104.82W
02/09/2024  M1.0 inch        El Paso            CO   CO-OP Observer

            CO-OP Observer station COSC2 0.6 NE Colorado
            Springs.

0700 AM     Snow             3 ENE Manitou Springs   38.87N 104.86W
02/09/2024  M1.0 inch        El Paso            CO   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station CO-EP-387 Colorado Springs
            3.3 NW.

0700 AM     Snow             3 S Colorado Springs    38.78N 104.83W
02/09/2024  M1.0 inch        El Paso            CO   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station CO-EP-264 Colorado Springs
            3.5 S.

0700 AM     Snow             2 ESE Buena Vista       38.82N 106.11W
02/09/2024  M1.0 inch        Chaffee            CO   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station CO-CF-65 Buena Vista 2.0
            ESE.

0700 AM     Snow             2 WSW Nathrop           38.72N 106.11W
02/09/2024  M1.0 inch        Chaffee            CO   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station CO-CF-54 Nathrop 1.9 WSW.

0700 AM     Snow             3 W Nathrop             38.73N 106.13W
02/09/2024  M1.0 inch        Chaffee            CO   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station CO-CF-19 Nathrop 3.3 WSW.

0700 AM     Snow             6 S Leadville           39.16N 106.28W
02/09/2024  M1.2 inch        Lake               CO   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station CO-LK-10 Leadville 6.3 S.

0700 AM     Snow             2 SSW Salida            38.51N 106.01W
02/09/2024  M1.2 inch        Chaffee            CO   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station CO-CF-55 Salida 1.8 SSW.

0700 AM     Snow             Saguache                38.08N 106.14W
02/09/2024  M1.4 inch        Saguache           CO   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station CO-SA-59 Saguache 0.3 ESE.

0700 AM     Snow             3 NE Cripple Creek      38.77N 105.15W
02/09/2024  M2.0 inch        Teller             CO   CO-OP Observer

            CO-OP Observer station CRIC2 2.5 NE Cripple
            Creek.

0700 AM     Snow             7 NW Cuchara            37.45N 105.19W
02/09/2024  M4.0 inch        Costilla           CO   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station CO-CS-31 Fort Garland 13.3
            E.

&&
Local storm report, Feb 9, 10:04 AM MST, 4 hours 21 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1004 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

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

0702 AM     Snow             1 SE Wolf Creek Pass    37.47N 106.79W
02/09/2024  M42.0 inch       Mineral            CO   Public

            Storm total. 14 inches fell in the past 24
            hours. Reported by Wolf Creek Ski Patrol.

&&
Local storm report, Feb 9, 10:44 AM MST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1044 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

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

1043 AM     Snow             6 NNW Peterson AFB      38.91N 104.73W
02/09/2024  M1.3 inch        El Paso            CO   Broadcast Media

&&

kam
Local storm report, Feb 9, 11:23 AM MST, 3 hours 2 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1123 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2024

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

1122 AM     Snow             4 NW Peterson AFB       38.88N 104.74W
02/09/2024  M0.7 inch        El Paso            CO   Trained Spotter

&&

kam

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 9, 3:56 AM MSTWinter Storm WatchPUBBaca, Costilla, Huerfano, Las Animas10 hr
Feb 9, 2:25 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPUBAlamosa, Bent, Chaffee, Costilla, Crowley, Custer and 9 more38 hr

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Winter Storm Warnings in Colorado, 2024Every winter storm 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.