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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Pueblo, CO

March 3, 2025El Paso County, Colorado

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 4, 12:01 AM MSTSNOW 33 Nw Black Forest, CO3 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2025-03-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2025-03-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 88 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 3, 3:38 AM MSTHigh Wind WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 4 more37 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.