Alert archive / Colorado / Blizzard Warnings in 2025
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this blizzard warning at Mar 3, 2025, 9:44 AM MST for El Paso County, Colorado. It took effect at Mar 3, 2025, 7:00 PM MST. It was in force for 10 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2025, 9:44 AM MST (16:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 3, 2025, 7:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Mar 4, 2025, 5:04 AM MST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
County El Paso County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:42 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 4, 12:01 AM MST | SNOW 3 | 3 Nw Black Forest, CO | 3 inches of snow from around 7pm through midnight. Near zero visibility in blowing snow. |
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, 4.7 hours before the alert went out and 345 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2674 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 78 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 88 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 176 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
464 WWUS45 KPUB 031644 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 944 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 COZ084-040145- /O.UPG.KPUB.WS.W.0004.250304T0000Z-250305T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.250304T0200Z-250304T2200Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Including Black Forest 944 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions will be possible which will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ081-082-040145- /O.EXT.KPUB.WS.W.0004.250304T0200Z-250304T2200Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- Including Woodland Park and Pikes Peak 944 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions will be possible which will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ COZ068-040145- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T1200Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including Wolf Creek Pass and Cumbres Pass 944 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be 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. && $$ COZ058-040145- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.250303T2200Z-250305T0000Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Including Climax 944 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ060-040145- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.250303T2200Z-250304T1800Z/ Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Including Bonanza 944 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Widespread 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. && $$ COZ088-094-040145- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0004.250304T0600Z-250304T1800Z/ Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Eastern Las Animas County- Including Trinidad, Branson, and Kim 944 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Las Animas, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ COZ089-095-096-040145- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0004.250304T0600Z-250305T0000Z/ Crowley County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Including Eads, Olney Springs, Sheridan Lake, and Ordway 944 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Kiowa, and Crowley. * WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub Moore
4 follow-up statements
304 WWUS45 KPUB 032045 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 145 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 COZ084-040600- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.250304T0200Z-250304T2200Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Including Black Forest 145 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions will be possible which will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ081-082-040600- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.250304T0200Z-250304T2200Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- Including Woodland Park and Pikes Peak 145 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions will be possible which will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ COZ088-094-040600- /O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0004.250304T0600Z-250304T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.250304T0600Z-250304T1800Z/ Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Eastern Las Animas County- Including Trinidad, Branson, and Kim 145 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Las Animas, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ089-095-096-040600- /O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0004.250304T0600Z-250305T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.250304T0600Z-250305T0000Z/ Crowley County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Including Eads, Olney Springs, Sheridan Lake, and Ordway 145 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Kiowa, and Crowley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Widespread 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. && $$ COZ073-075-080-040600- /O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.250304T0200Z-250304T1800Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including Blanca Peak and Spanish Peaks 145 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, and Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ085-040600- /O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.250304T0200Z-250304T2000Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet- Including Colorado Springs and Peterson Space Force Base 145 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Southern El Paso. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. 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. && $$ COZ068-040600- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T1200Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including Wolf Creek Pass and Cumbres Pass 145 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ058-040600- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.250303T2200Z-250305T0000Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Including Climax 145 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread 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. && $$ COZ060-040600- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.250303T2200Z-250304T1800Z/ Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Including Bonanza 145 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub Moore
333 WWUS45 KPUB 040442 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 942 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 COZ084-041245- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250304T2200Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Including Black Forest 942 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ081-082-041245- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250304T2200Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- Including Pikes Peak and Woodland Park 942 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions will be possible which will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ COZ058-041245- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250305T0000Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Including Climax 942 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread 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. && $$ COZ060-041245- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T1800Z/ Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Including Bonanza 942 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ068-041200- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T1200Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass 942 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ COZ073-075-080-041245- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T1800Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including Spanish Peaks and Blanca Peak 942 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, and Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ085-041245- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T2000Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet- Including Colorado Springs and Peterson Space Force Base 942 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Southern El Paso. * WHEN...Until 1 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. 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. && $$ COZ088-094-041245- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.250304T0600Z-250304T1800Z/ Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Eastern Las Animas County- Including Kim, Branson, and Trinidad 942 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Las Animas, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ089-095-096-041245- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.250304T0600Z-250305T0000Z/ Crowley County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Including Sheridan Lake, Olney Springs, Ordway, and Eads 942 PM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Kiowa, and Crowley. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. 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. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub Simcoe
818 WWUS45 KPUB 041016 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 316 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 COZ084-041830- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250304T2200Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Including Black Forest 316 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations through this morning up to 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ081-082-041830- /O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250304T2200Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- Including Pikes Peak and Woodland Park 316 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ COZ058-041830- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250305T0000Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Including Climax 316 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially over area mountain passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ060-041800- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T1800Z/ Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Including Bonanza 316 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially over area mountain passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$ COZ068-041200- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T1200Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass 316 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ073-075-080-041800- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T1800Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including Spanish Peaks and Blanca Peak 316 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, and Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ COZ085-041830- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T2000Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet- Including Peterson Space Force Base and Colorado Springs 316 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Southern El Paso. * WHEN...Until 1 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ088-094-041800- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T1800Z/ Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Eastern Las Animas County- Including Branson, Trinidad, and Kim 316 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Las Animas, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. 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. && $$ COZ089-095-096-041830- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250305T0000Z/ Crowley County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Including Sheridan Lake, Ordway, Olney Springs, and Eads 316 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snowfall amounts of less than 1 inch possible. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Kiowa, and Crowley. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow and severely degraded visibilities possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub Ehr
902 WWUS45 KPUB 041204 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 504 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 COZ084-041315- /O.CAN.KPUB.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250304T2200Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Including Black Forest 504 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snowfall rates have decreased and visibilities have improved above Blizzard criteria. Damaging winds are still expected in this area, and a High Wind Warning is in place through 5 pm. $$ COZ081-082-041315- /O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250304T2200Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- Including Pikes Peak and Woodland Park 504 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snowfall rates have decreased below warning levels as precipitation focus has shifted east. $$ COZ085-041315- /O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T2000Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet- Including Peterson Space Force Base and Colorado Springs 504 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snowfall rates have decreased below Advisory levels. Damaging winds are still expected in this area, and a High Wind Warning is in place through 5 pm. $$ COZ089-095-096-041315- /O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250305T0000Z/ Crowley County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Including Sheridan Lake, Ordway, Olney Springs, and Eads 504 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snowfall rates have decreased below Advisory levels. Damaging winds are still expected in this area, and a High Wind Warning is in place through 5 pm. $$ COZ068-041315- /O.EXP.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T1200Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass 504 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Snowfall rates have decreased below Advisory levels and the threat has ended. $$ COZ058-042015- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250305T0000Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Including Climax 504 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially over area mountain passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ060-041800- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T1800Z/ Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Including Bonanza 504 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially over area mountain passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$ COZ073-075-080-041800- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T1800Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including Spanish Peaks and Blanca Peak 504 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, and Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ088-094-041800- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250304T1800Z/ Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Eastern Las Animas County- Including Branson, Trinidad, and Kim 504 AM MST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Las Animas, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. 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. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub Ehr
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard 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 blizzard warning went out at Mar 3, 5:02 AM MST, 4 hours 42 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Gusty westerly winds to bring critical fire weather conditions to southeast Colorado today.
- Very strong, damaging winds developing late tonight, with heavy, wind driven snow and rain spreading across much of southern Colorado.
- Damaging winds are expected to continue to cause travel impacts with dangerous crosswinds and low visibilities in blowing snow and/or blowing dust across our plains on Tuesday.
- Dry and sunny weather with near normal temperatures is expected for Wednesday and Saturday, with a late week system bringing rain and snow chances to portions of the area for Thursday and Friday.
- Another system will be possible early next week.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 3, 5:02 AM MST, 4 hours 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pueblo CO 502 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... - Gusty westerly winds to bring critical fire weather conditions to southeast Colorado today. - Very strong, damaging winds developing late tonight, with heavy, wind driven snow and rain spreading across much of southern Colorado. - Damaging winds are expected to continue to cause travel impacts with dangerous crosswinds and low visibilities in blowing snow and/or blowing dust across our plains on Tuesday. - Dry and sunny weather with near normal temperatures is expected for Wednesday and Saturday, with a late week system bringing rain and snow chances to portions of the area for Thursday and Friday. - Another system will be possible early next week. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... Issued at 459 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 Current water vapor imagery and upper air analysis indicates increasing southwest flow aloft across the region as short wave energy is rounding the base of an upper low across the Great Basin this morning. Water vapor imagery is also indicating distinct drying as said short wave is translating into the Rockies at this time. Lee troughing across the plains has southerly low level flow and dew pts in the 30s and 40s across far southeast plains early this morning, with developing westerly flow starting to mix out low level moisture across the I-25 Corridor at this time. Latest model continues to support the Great Basin system translating across the region tonight, bringing high impacts in the form of very strong winds, high fire danger, well as heavy snow and blowing snow. Data continues to support gusty westerly winds spreading across the region through the afternoon, with low level moisture mixing out across the plains leading to developing critical fire weather conditions later this morning and continuing into the late afternoon, with the current Red Flag Warning for most of the southeast Plains still looking good. Model data has come into better agreement with the storm system lifting out across south central Colorado through the afternoon with the upper low pivoting and developing a vertically stacked low pressure system across the far southeast Plains by early Tuesday morning. With that said, the southwest flow will bring snow to the Continental Divide through the day, with the heaviest amounts across the eastern San Juan mountains through the afternoon. Precipitation spreads east across the higher terrain Monday afternoon, with deformation banded precipitation spreading into the Pikes Peak region Monday evening and across the rest of the plains into early Tuesday morning. With not a lot of cold air associated with this system, snow levels look to drop to between 5000-6000 feet overnight, leading to big gradient in snowfall across the plains, especially in the Pikes Peak region, where the heaviest snowfall of 5 to 10 inches will be possible above 6000 feet. Further south and east, models continue to vary with snow levels and amounts with the potential for snow mixing in with rain across the lower Arkansas River Valley, before changing back to all snow as the terrain increases again along the Raton Mesa. In conjunction with the precipitation, models continue to indicate strong gradient winds developing on the back side of the passing system late Monday night, with latest model data indicating H7 winds of 60 to 70 kts supporting gusts of 65 to 75 mph across southeast Colorado into Tuesday morning. With this in mind, we have upgraded the High Wind Watch to a High Wind Warning across the southeast Plains, with the strongest winds spreading from west to east through the overnight hours and through the day Tuesday. We have kept the Winter Storm Warning in place across the Rampart Range and Northern El Paso County, with timing of the strongest winds not juxtaposed enough with the heaviest snow to support a Blizzard Warning at this time. Needless to stay, travel will still be hazardous going north across the Palmer Dvd late tonight and through the day Tuesday, with the potential for road closures. We have kept Winter Storm Watches across Crowley and Kiowa Counties, and have added Las Animas County along the Raton Mesa to the Watch. Uncertainty in the temperature profiles and the potential amount of snow and blowing snow will need to worked out with later model runs. With uncertainties remaining in the temperature profiles and chances for more widespread impacts to the strong winds and snowfall, please stay tuned to the latest forecasts for any changes associated with the high impact storm system. && .LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... Issued at 459 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 Tuesday.. For the plains..Models have pushed the Monday/Tuesday system a bit further south and east the past run or two, and have deepened it as well. These subtle changes have increased snow amounts a bit across the Raton Mesa and Las Animas County in general, and have also increased expected wind gusts. For this reason, our wind highlights have been upgraded to High Wind Warnings for all the same times and zones, with the strongest gusts coming in over El Paso County first thing Tuesday morning, and then spreading eastward across our plains throughout the rest of Tuesday. Gusts to 65mph will be possible across the lower terrain on Tuesday, which will likely lead to near zero visibilities in areas that area cold enough for snow. For now, the best chances for snow lie across the higher elevations of El Paso and Teller Counties, where Winter Storm Warnings are in place through 5 PM Tuesday evening. Rain and lower snow amounts are expected elsewhere across the plains, with strong downsloping creating a precipitation minimum over the southern El Paso/Pueblo doughnut hole. Where the terrain starts to slope uphill again over Las Animas, snow amounts will increase slightly, though highest amounts remain up north across the Pikes Peak region. Higher than currently forecast amounts may still be possible over Crowley and Kiowa counties, especially if the southward track trend continues. No matter what comes of the snow amount forecast, damaging winds are the main weather impact with this event, and they are likely to resist throughout the day on Tuesday across our plains. Strong winds are also likely to cause blowing dust on Tuesday, especially across our eastern plains and over areas that are expected to experience downsloping winds. Near zero visibility in dust could also lead to travel impacts. Dangerous cross winds are expected on west/east oriented roadways, to include Highway 50. Winds begin to weaken after sunset Tuesday. Tuesday's temperatures will be highly dependent on where precipitation manages to form, but in general, expect highs to remain in the low to mid 30s over the higher terrain of the Pikes Peak region and the Raton Mesa, with mid 30s to 40s for the rest of El Paso County. 40s are likely for much of the rest of our plains and our mountain valleys, with a few low 50s possible where downsloping will be strongest. For the high country..Snow begins to taper off for most of our mountains as the low treks eastwards on Tuesday. Our central mountains are likely to pick up another inch or two on Tuesday, with generally less than half an inch expected elsewhere. Strongest winds are expected over the plains, but gusts to 50mph are still likely across many of our higher elevation locations. Temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s. Wednesday Through Friday.. Our flow aloft transitions from northwesterly on Wednesday to southwesterly on Thursday as a quick ridge passes with another system quick on its heels. For Wednesday, expect daytime highs in the 50s for most plains and mountain valley locations, with 40s for the Pikes Peak region and the Raton. Wednesday will also be dry and mostly sunny, with *fairly* clam winds, at least by Colorado in March standards. By Thursday morning, southwest flow and our next system bring snow chances back to the high country. This late week system looks to bring beneficial snowfall to our San Juans, where a foot or so of new snow looks possible in the Thursday and Friday timeframe. The rest of the Continental Divide looks to see snow as well, with rain and snow chances potentially pushing out into the plains by Thursday evening. Depending on timing and track of this system, snow chances could continue through Friday for much of the area. Daytime highs for plains and mountain valleys go from 60s on on Thursday to 40s on Friday. Saturday Onwards.. We're in northwest flow for Saturday with near normal highs, sunny skies, and mostly light winds. We warm up on Sunday as models bring another ridge across the area, with many locations likely warming to several degrees above normal. Models are beginning to hint at another system early next week, which, at this time, looks to bring the potential for critical fire weather on Monday with precip chances arriving by Tuesday. && .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/... Issued at 459 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 Gusty westerly winds 15-30kt expected at COS, PUB and ALS into the afternoon ahead of the strong spring storm system. This system will bring strong northerly winds to COS and PUB at the the tail end of this taf period, along with MVFR and IFR conditions in snow at COS, and rain at PUB. ALS could see brief MVFR conditions with passing snow showers this afternoon and evening, with VFR conditions and gusty northwest winds expected at the end of the taf period. && .PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Weather Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday for COZ058. Winter Weather Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Tuesday for COZ060. Winter Weather Advisory until 5 AM MST Tuesday for COZ068. Winter Storm Warning from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday for COZ081-082-084. Red Flag Warning from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening for COZ227>237. High Wind Warning from 2 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday for COZ085>089- 093>099. Winter Storm Watch from this evening through Tuesday morning for COZ088-094. Winter Storm Watch from this evening through Tuesday afternoon for COZ089-095-096. && SHORT TERM...MW LONG TERM...EHR AVIATION...MW
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 3, 5:39 AM MST, 4 hours 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pueblo CO 539 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 COZ058>089-093>099-041245- 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- 539 AM MST Mon Mar 3 2025 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east central...south central and southeast Colorado. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A strong storm system looks to bring high impacts the region through tonight, with breezy westerly winds, warm temperatures and low afternoon humidity levels bringing critical fire weather conditions to the southeast Plains this afternoon and early evening. Snow will spread across the higher terrain this afternoon and evening, with rain and snow spreading east across the eastern mountains and plains tonight. The heaviest snow tonight will be across the Pikes Peak region, with snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches possible, above 6000 feet. Further south and east, snow levels and snow amounts will vary, with the potential for a few inches of wet snow possible across northern portions of the southeast Plains, as well as along the Raton Mesa and southern I-25 Corridor. In addition, strong northerly winds will develop through the overnight hours across the southeast plains, with gusts of 60 to 70 mph through the day Tuesday. These strong winds will create hazardous travel conditions, especially across the Pikes Peak region into early Tuesday morning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Damaging winds with gusts to 70 mph are expected from early Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening across our plains. Impacts from dangerous cross winds on west-east oriented roads, and degraded visibilities in blowing snow and/or blowing dust are expected across the plains on Tuesday, depending on timing and location. Dangerous travel conditions are expected across the Palmer Divide on Tuesday morning especially, where heaving blowing snow is expected to impact the morning commute. Another storm system will bring another round of unsettled weather across the region on Thursday and Friday, with a warming and drying trend expected into this coming weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will be likely over portions of the region. 23/EHR
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 3:38 AM MST | High Wind Warning | PUB | Baca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 4 more | 37 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.