Alert archive / Colorado / Blizzard Warnings in 2025
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this blizzard warning at Mar 18, 2025, 8:41 PM MDT for El Paso County, Colorado. It took effect at Mar 18, 2025, 9:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 6 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 18, 2025, 8:41 PM MDT (02:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 18, 2025, 9:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 19, 2025, 3:00 AM MDT
- In force
- 6 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 02:42 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 18, 9:59 PM MDT | SNOW 2.5 | 6 Nnw Peterson Afb, CO | |
| Mar 18, 10:01 PM MDT | SNOW 2.5 | 4 Nw Peterson Afb, CO | |
| Mar 19, 12:07 AM MDT | SNOW 4 | 3 Nw Black Forest, CO | snow and blowing snow still ongoing. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 00:00Z, 2.7 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
- 14 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1147 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 13 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 13 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -2 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
200 WWUS45 KPUB 190241 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 841 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 COZ084-190900- /O.UPG.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250319T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.250319T0300Z-250319T0900Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Including Black Forest 841 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. && $$ COZ085-190900- /O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.250319T0300Z-250319T0900Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet- Including Colorado Springs and Peterson Space Force Base 841 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Southern El Paso. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ058-060-066-068-191045- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250319T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including Bonanza, Climax, Cumbres Pass, Wolf Creek Pass, and North Pass 841 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet, and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will 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. && $$ COZ095>099-191045- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.250319T0300Z-250319T1200Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- Including Eads, Sheridan Lake, Lamar, Springfield, Walsh, and Las Animas 841 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and degraded visibility in wind driven snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause tree and powerline damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub Moore
2 follow-up statements
535 WWUS45 KPUB 190358 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 958 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 COZ084-190900- /O.CON.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250319T0900Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Including Black Forest 958 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso County. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. && $$ COZ094-191200- /O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250319T1200Z/ Eastern Las Animas County- Including Branson and Kim 958 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Las Animas County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and degraded visibility in wind driven snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause tree and powerline damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ058-060-066-068-191200- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250319T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including North Pass, Wolf Creek Pass, Cumbres Pass, Bonanza, and Climax 958 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet, and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ COZ085-190900- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250319T0900Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet- Including Colorado Springs and Peterson Space Force Base 958 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Southern El Paso County. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ095>099-191200- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250319T1200Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- Including Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, Lamar, Eads, Walsh, and Springfield 958 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday 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. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub MW
710 WWUS45 KPUB 190852 WSWPUB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 252 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 COZ084-191000- /O.EXP.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250319T0900Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Including Black Forest 252 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Although the blizzard warning will be expiring. strong winds will continue across northern El Paso county and this will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow across the region. A high wind warning remains in effect through this morning. Please visit the Colorado department of transportation website for road closure information. $$ COZ085-191000- /O.EXP.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250319T0900Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet- Including Colorado Springs and Peterson Space Force Base 252 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING... No additional significant snow is expected, but areas of blowing snow will continue through the morning due to the strong winds that will continue over the region through the morning hours. $$ COZ058-060-066-068-191200- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250319T1200Z/ Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Including Cumbres Pass, Wolf Creek Pass, North Pass, Climax, and Bonanza 252 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet, and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ094>099-191200- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250319T1200Z/ Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- Including Springfield, Kim, Walsh, Lamar, Branson, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, and Eads 252 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or so possible, mainly along the Colorado and Kansas border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Kiowa, Eastern Las Animas, Bent, Prowers, and Baca. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on poor visibility due to blowing snow and possible blowing dust. 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 Hodanish
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 6:52 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | PUB | Baca, Bent, El Paso, Las Animas, Otero, Prowers and 1 more | 16 hr |
| Mar 18, 8:15 PM MDT | Snow Squall Warning | PUB | El Paso | 60 min |
| Mar 18, 8:32 PM MDT | Snow Squall Warning | PUB | El Paso | 58 min |
| Mar 18, 9:03 PM MDT | Snow Squall Warning | PUB | El Paso | 57 min |
| Mar 18, 11:04 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 26 min |
| Mar 19, 3:03 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | PUB | Alamosa, Baca, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, El Paso and 6 more | 11 hr |
| Mar 19, 2:13 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | PUB | Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley and 12 more | 33 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.