Alert archive / Colorado / Winter Storm Warnings in 2024
Winter Storm Warning 8, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this winter storm warning at Mar 2, 2024, 3:49 AM MST for Chaffee County, Lake County, Saguache County, Colorado. It took effect at Mar 2, 2024, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 32 hr. 7 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, 3:49 AM MST (10:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 2, 2024, 8:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Mar 4, 2024, 3:57 AM MST
- In force
- 32 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
Counties Chaffee County, CO, Lake County, CO, Saguache County, CO
The radar
The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 173 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:47 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 3, 12:26 AM MST | SNOW 1.3 | 2 Ne Leadville, CO | 24 hour total for 03/02/24. SWE of 0.06 inches. |
| 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, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 4.9 | 6 S Leadville, CO | Cocorahs station CO-LK-10 Leadville 6.3 S. |
| Mar 3, 8:00 AM MST | SNOW 4.5 | 7 Ssw Nathrop, CO | Cocorahs station CO-CF-41 Salida 9.2 NW. |
| Mar 4, 12:30 AM MST | SNOW 5.8 | 2 Ne Leadville, CO | 24 hour snow total for 03/03/24. SWE of 0.38 inches. |
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, 10.8 hours before the alert went out and 199 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.
100 WWUS45 KPUB 021049 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 349 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 COZ060-021900- /O.UPG.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.240303T0300Z-240304T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0008.240303T0300Z-240304T1200Z/ Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- 349 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow will fall along the western facing slopes of the mountains. 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. && $$ COZ058-021900- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.240303T0300Z-240304T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- 349 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ068-021900- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.240303T0600Z-240304T1200Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 349 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. 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. && $$
8 follow-up statements
138 WWUS45 KPUB 021652 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 952 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 COZ058-030200- /O.UPG.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.240303T0300Z-240304T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KPUB.WS.W.0008.240303T0300Z-240304T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- 952 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County above 11000 feet. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow will fall along the western facing slopes of the mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ060-030200- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.240303T0300Z-240304T1200Z/ Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- 952 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 feet. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow will fall along the western facing slopes of the mountains. 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. && $$ COZ059-063-030200- /O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.240303T0300Z-240304T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- 952 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet including Leadville and vicinity, and Western Mosquito Range including East Chaffee County above 9000 feet. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ066-030200- /O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.240303T0600Z-240304T1200Z/ La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 952 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...La Garita Mountains above 10000 feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. 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. && $$ COZ068-030200- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.240303T0600Z-240304T1200Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 952 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains above 10000 feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
044 WWUS45 KPUB 022150 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 250 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 COZ058-060-030700- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.240303T0300Z-240304T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- 250 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County above 11000 feet. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow will fall along the western facing slopes of the mountains. 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. && $$ COZ061-030700- /O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.240303T0300Z-240304T1200Z/ Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- 250 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet County. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ059-063-030700- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.240303T0300Z-240304T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- 250 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet including Leadville and vicinity, and Western Mosquito Range including East Chaffee County above 9000 feet. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. 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. && $$ COZ068-030700- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.240303T0600Z-240304T1200Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 250 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains above 10000 feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ066-030700- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.240303T0600Z-240304T1200Z/ La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 250 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...La Garita Mountains above 10000 feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. 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. && $$
507 WWUS45 KPUB 030621 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1121 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 COZ058-060-031430- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- 1121 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County above 11000 feet. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ059-061-063-031430- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- 1121 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet including Leadville and vicinity, and Western Mosquito Range including East Chaffee County above 9000 feet. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. && $$ COZ068-031430- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 1121 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains above 10000 feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ066-031430- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 1121 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...La Garita Mountains above 10000 feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. && $$
619 WWUS45 KPUB 031111 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 411 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 COZ058-060-031915- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- 411 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County above 11000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ059-061-063-031915- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- 411 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet including Leadville and vicinity, and Western Mosquito Range including East Chaffee County above 9000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. && $$ COZ068-031915- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 411 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains above 10000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ066-031915- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 411 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...La Garita Mountains above 10000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. && $$ Hodanish
399 WWUS45 KPUB 031824 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1124 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 COZ058-060-040300- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- 1124 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County above 11000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ059-061-063-040300- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- 1124 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet including Leadville and vicinity, and Western Mosquito Range including East Chaffee County above 9000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. && $$ COZ068-040300- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 1124 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains above 10000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ066-040300- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 1124 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...La Garita Mountains above 10000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. && $$
887 WWUS45 KPUB 032152 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 252 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 COZ058-060-040600- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- 252 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with the highest amounts north of Cottonwood Pass. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County above 11000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ059-061-063-040600- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- 252 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet including Leadville and vicinity, and Western Mosquito Range including East Chaffee County above 9000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ COZ068-040600- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 252 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains above 10000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ066-040600- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 252 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...La Garita Mountains above 10000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$
240 WWUS45 KPUB 040552 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1052 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 COZ066-068-040700- /O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 1052 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... A few light snow showers will remain possible through Monday morning over the San Juan and La Garita Ranges. An additional inch or two of snow may be possible. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph may cause areas of blowing snow with reduced visibilities. $$ COZ058-060-041200- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- 1052 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with the highest amounts north of Cottonwood Pass. Winds gusting as high as 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range, East Lake County and the eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread 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. && $$ COZ059-061-063-041200- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- 1052 PM MST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet including Leadville and vicinity, and Western Mosquito Range including East Chaffee County above 9000 feet. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
187 WWUS45 KPUB 041057 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 357 AM MST Mon Mar 4 2024 COZ058-060-041200- /O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- 357 AM MST Mon Mar 4 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow showers will continue across the central mountains today and tonight. An additional 1 to 2 inches of snow will be possible, generally north of Cottonwood Pass. $$ COZ059-061-063-041200- /O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240304T1200Z/ Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- 357 AM MST Mon Mar 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow showers will be possible through today into tonight, but no significant accumulations are expected. $$ Hodanish
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 Mar 1, 10:19 PM MST, 5 hours 30 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, 5 hours 30 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, 9 hours 8 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, 2:51 AM MST | High Wind Warning | PUB | Alamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, Fremont and 5 more | 41 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.