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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Pueblo, CO

January 6, 2025El Paso County, Pueblo County, Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this winter storm warning at Jan 6, 2025, 7:55 PM MST for El Paso County, Pueblo County, Colorado. It took effect at Jan 6, 2025, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 14 hr. 53 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
Jan 6, 2025, 7:55 PM MST (02:55 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 6, 2025, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 7, 2025, 10:04 AM MST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties El Paso County, CO, Pueblo County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 30 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:54 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
Jan 7, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.37 E Wetmore, COCocorahs station CO-PU-14 Pueblo 17 W.
Jan 7, 6:06 AM MSTSNOW 1.54 Nw Peterson Afb, CO
Jan 7, 6:30 AM MSTSNOW 12 W Colorado City, COCocorahs station CO-PU-128 Colorado City 1.6 W.
Jan 7, 6:44 AM MSTSNOW 15 S Colorado Springs, CO
Jan 7, 6:50 AM MSTSNOW 1.24 S Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-454 3 S Black Forest.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 12 Ne Blende, COCocorahs station CO-PU-103 Pueblo 4.7 SE.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 14 Ese Monument, COCocorahs station CO-EP-489 Monument 2.6 E.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 15 Wsw Blende, COCocorahs station CO-PU-144 5 WSW Blende.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.12 Ssw Colorado City, COCocorahs station CO-PU-77 Rye 3.5 E.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.32 Nne Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-226 Colorado Springs 2.0 N.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.35 S Black Forest, COCO-OP Observer station CMHC2 Colorado Springs 10 NE.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.42 E Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-60 Colorado Springs 1.3 ESE.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.52 Nne Falcon, COCocorahs station CO-EP-371 Peyton 8.5 WSW.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.52 Sw Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-357 Colorado Springs 12.5 NNE.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.53 S Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-469 Colorado Springs 3.1 S.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.54 Ene Manitou Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-460 Colorado Springs 3.9 NNW.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.55 Nne Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-228 Colorado Springs 5.0 NNE.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.55 Sse Air Force Academy, COCocorahs station CO-EP-207 Colorado Springs 7.1 NNW.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.57 Nnw Peterson Afb, COCocorahs station CO-EP-282 Colorado Springs 6.9 NE.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.57 W Falcon, COCocorahs station CO-EP-487 Colorado Springs 7.4 NE.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.61 Se Palmer Lake, COCocorahs station CO-EP-495 Palmer Lake 1.1 SE.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.65 Ssw Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-449 Colorado Springs 8.9 NNE.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.66 Ssw Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-408 Falcon Estates 3.2 E.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.71 Ese Manitou Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-175 Manitou Springs 1.2 ESE.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.83 W Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-271 Black Forest 4.7 WSW.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.84 N Peterson Afb, COCocorahs station CO-EP-359 Colorado Springs 7.2 ENE.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.95 Ne Manitou Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-37 Colorado Springs 5.7 WNW.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 23 Ne Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-309 Colorado Springs 2.7 NE.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 23 Sse Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-210 Colorado Springs 3.0 S.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 25 E Monument, COCocorahs station CO-EP-417 Black Forest 6.0 WNW.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.26 S Calhan, COCocorahs station CO-EP-354 Calhan 5.6 S.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.3Palmer Lake, COCocorahs station CO-EP-418 Palmer Lake 0.3 W.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.53 N Calhan, COCocorahs station CO-EP-7 Calhan 3.1 N.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.5Security, COCocorahs station CO-EP-291 Colorado Springs 8.2 SE.
Jan 7, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.75 Wsw Calhan, COCO-OP Observer station CLHC2 4.8 W Calhan.
Jan 7, 7:30 AM MSTSNOW 1.24 Wnw Pueblo West, COCocorahs station CO-PU-55 Pueblo West 6.0 W.
Jan 7, 7:38 AM MSTSNOW 1.52 Wsw Colorado Springs, COStorm total snow so far at location.
Jan 7, 7:58 AM MSTSNOW 15 Wsw Pinon, COCocorahs station CO-PU-134 Pueblo West 3.7 NNE.
Jan 7, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.53 Nw Pueblo West, COCocorahs station CO-PU-94 Pueblo West 3.8 WSW.
Jan 7, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.53 W Falcon, COCocorahs station CO-EP-402 Falcon 3.2 W.
Jan 7, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.56 Sw Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-479 Colorado Springs 8.9 NNE.
Jan 7, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.71 E Beulah, COCocorahs station CO-PU-150 Beulah 0.5 ESE.
Jan 7, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.83 Sw Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-491 Falcon Estates 4.7 NE.
Jan 7, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.85 Nne Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-320 Colorado Springs 4.1 NNE.
Jan 7, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 24 Ne Air Force Academy, COCocorahs station CO-EP-61 Gleneagle 0.4 WNW.
Jan 7, 8:05 AM MSTSNOW 1.82 Nne Monument, CO
Jan 7, 8:21 AM MSTSNOW 22 N Black Forest, CO
Jan 7, 8:29 AM MSTSNOW 1.51 Wnw Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-303 Colorado Springs 1.1 W.
Jan 7, 8:30 AM MSTSNOW 23 Ne Air Force Academy, COStorm total snow so far at location.
Jan 7, 8:37 AM MSTSNOW 11 Sse Pueblo West, COStorm total snow so far at location.
Jan 7, 8:45 AM MSTSNOW 22 Nw Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-64 Colorado Springs 2.1 NW.
Jan 7, 9:00 AM MSTSNOW 22 Nw Colorado Springs, CO
Jan 7, 9:20 AM MSTSNOW 25 W Falcon, COStorm total snow so far at location.

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, 2.9 hours before the alert went out and 352 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 00:00Z on 2025-01-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 00:00Z on 2025-01-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -23 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1379 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-23 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
13 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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195 
WWUS45 KPUB 070255
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
755 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

COZ085-086-071100-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.250107T0300Z-250108T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0001.250107T0300Z-250108T0000Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Including Pueblo, Peterson Space Force Base, and Colorado Springs
755 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  6 inches. Locally heavier amounts of 5 to 10 inches may occur 
  across southwest El Paso county and western Pueblo county.

* WHERE...Southern El Paso county and Pueblo county. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ060-061-071100-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.250107T0300Z-250108T0000Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western Chaffee County
Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Including St Elmo, Bonanza, Alpine, and Granite
755 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches. Most of the snow will occur on the eastern slopes SOUTH of 
  Cottonwood Pass

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Western 
  Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-071100-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.250107T0300Z-250108T0000Z/
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-Wet Mountains between
6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including La Veta Pass, Blanca Peak, Poncha Pass, Stonewall,
Spanish Peaks, Rye, Cuchara, and Weston
755 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ076-077-081-082-071100-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.250107T0300Z-250108T0000Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-Western/Central
Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-Teller County/Rampart Range Above
7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above
11000 Feet-
Including Coaldale, Texas Creek, Howard, Hillside, Swissvale,
Woodland Park, Cotopaxi, and Pikes Peak
755 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 
  inches. Locally heavier amounts will occur on the northeast, east 
  and southeast slopes of Pikes Peak.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, and Western/Central 
  Fremont County Below 8500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ083-084-071100-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.250107T0300Z-250108T0000Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Northern El Paso
County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-
Including Canon City, Penrose, and Black Forest
755 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso, and Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ089-093-095>098-071100-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.250107T0900Z-250108T0000Z/
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Western Kiowa
County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar
Vicinity/Prowers County-
Including Lamar, La Junta, Olney Springs, Las Animas, Sheridan
Lake, Eads, Ordway, and Rocky Ford
755 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Crowley, Otero, Bent, and Prowers.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

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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Hodanish/Wankoowski
3 follow-up statements
145 
WWUS45 KPUB 071044
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
344 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

COZ085-086-071845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Including Peterson Space Force Base, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs
344 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Southern El Paso, and Pueblo Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ060-061-071845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western Chaffee County
Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Including Granite, St Elmo, Bonanza, and Alpine
344 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, and Western 
  Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-071845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
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-Wet Mountains between
6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Stonewall, Blanca Peak, La Veta Pass, Weston, Spanish
Peaks, Poncha Pass, Rye, and Cuchara
344 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ076-077-081-082-071845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-Western/Central
Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-Teller County/Rampart Range Above
7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above
11000 Feet-
Including Howard, Coaldale, Hillside, Swissvale, Woodland Park,
Pikes Peak, Cotopaxi, and Texas Creek
344 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 
  inches. Locally heavier amounts will occur on the northeast, east 
  and southeast slopes of Pikes Peak.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, and Western Fremont 
  County Below 8500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ083-084-071845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Northern El Paso
County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-
Including Canon City, Black Forest, and Penrose
344 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso, and Eastern Fremont Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ089-093-095>098-071845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Western Kiowa
County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar
Vicinity/Prowers County-
Including Ordway, Olney Springs, Eads, Las Animas, La Junta,
Lamar, Sheridan Lake, and Rocky Ford
344 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Crowley, Otero, Bent, and Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

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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MG
642 
WWUS45 KPUB 071524
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
824 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

COZ085-086-072330-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Including Colorado Springs, Peterson Space Force Base, and Pueblo
824 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, 
  with the heaviest snow falling this morning.

* WHERE...Southern El Paso, and Pueblo.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening 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.

&&

$$

COZ060-061-072330-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western Chaffee County
Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Including Alpine, St Elmo, Granite, and Bonanza
824 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to three inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Western 
  Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-072330-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
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-Wet Mountains between
6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Spanish Peaks, Weston, Blanca Peak, Stonewall, La Veta
Pass, Poncha Pass, Rye, and Cuchara
824 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ076-077-081-082-072330-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-Western/Central
Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-Teller County/Rampart Range Above
7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above
11000 Feet-
Including Cotopaxi, Hillside, Howard, Texas Creek, Woodland Park,
Swissvale, Coaldale, and Pikes Peak
824 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, and Western/Central 
  Fremont County Below 8500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ083-084-072330-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Northern El Paso
County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-
Including Black Forest, Penrose, and Canon City
824 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso, and Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday 
  evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ089-093-095>098-072330-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Western Kiowa
County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar
Vicinity/Prowers County-
Including Eads, Lamar, Olney Springs, Ordway, Las Animas, La
Junta, Rocky Ford, and Sheridan Lake
824 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Crowley, Otero, Bent, and Prowers.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

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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328 
WWUS45 KPUB 071704
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1004 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

COZ085-086-080000-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Including Colorado Springs, Peterson Space Force Base, and Pueblo
1004 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with 
  the heaviest snow falling this morning.

* WHERE...Southern El Paso, and Pueblo.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ060-061-080000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western Chaffee County
Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Including Alpine, St Elmo, Granite, and Bonanza
1004 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to three inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Western 
  Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-080000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
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-Wet Mountains between
6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Spanish Peaks, Weston, Blanca Peak, Stonewall, La Veta
Pass, Poncha Pass, Rye, and Cuchara
1004 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ076-077-081-082-080000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-Western/Central
Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-Teller County/Rampart Range Above
7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above
11000 Feet-
Including Cotopaxi, Hillside, Howard, Texas Creek, Woodland Park,
Swissvale, Coaldale, and Pikes Peak
1004 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, and Western/Central 
  Fremont County Below 8500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ083-084-080000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Northern El Paso
County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-
Including Black Forest, Penrose, and Canon City
1004 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso, and Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday 
  evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

COZ089-093-095>098-080000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250108T0000Z/
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Western Kiowa
County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar
Vicinity/Prowers County-
Including Eads, Lamar, Olney Springs, Ordway, Las Animas, La
Junta, Rocky Ford, and Sheridan Lake
1004 AM MST Tue Jan 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Crowley, Otero, Bent, and Prowers.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

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 winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Pueblo, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 6, 4:56 PM MST, 2 hours 59 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Snow develops at most locations tonight and continues through Tuesday, heaviest over the eastern mountains and I-25 corridor.
  • Likely a slippery commute Tuesday morning with icy/snow- covered roads and widespread snowfall.
  • Cold Tuesday with highs well below freezing across the entire region.
  • Active weather through the remainder of the forecast, with periodic snow chances over both the higher and lower terrain.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 6, 4:56 PM MST, 2 hours 59 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
456 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Snow develops at most locations tonight and continues through
  Tuesday, heaviest over the eastern mountains and I-25
  corridor.

- Likely a slippery commute Tuesday morning with icy/snow-
  covered roads and widespread snowfall.

- Cold Tuesday with highs well below freezing across the entire
  region.

- Active weather through the remainder of the forecast, with
  periodic snow chances over both the higher and lower terrain.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Issued at 245 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

Currently, upper wave diving southward toward the Great Basin
this afternoon, with mid/upper level cloud shield gradually
spreading eastward across Colorado. Starting to see some weak
radar returns over the mountains and across wrn Colorado as of 2
pm, though haven't seen much snow in any surface obs yet. With
upward motion slowly increasing through the afternoon, expect
we'll eventually get some flurries/light snow over the higher
terrain by sunset, though any accumulation during the daytime
hours will be light. Temps will remain rather steady for the
rest of the day, with a mix of 20s/30s will persisting.

Tonight/Tuesday, upper wave dives southward into the Desert SW,
leading to widespread isentropic upglide developing over much
of Colorado this evening. As a result, expect snow to develop at
most locations by late evening, becoming steadier/heavier
overnight as upward motion slowly increases. Snow then continues
through most of the day on Tuesday, though intensity/rates
really decrease in the afternoon as vertical motion fades with
upper low continuing to dig and mid-level wind field weakening.
Starting to see some hints of perhaps a window of slightly more
intense vertical motion in a few models (HRRR/RAP/18z NAM) in
the 4 am to 10 am time period, as mid level flow sly flow
increases to around 20 kts for a short time. As a result, have
seen a upward trend in model snowfall forecasts since 12z,
especially El Paso/Pueblo/Fremont Counties, where a few
solutions now show storm totals over 6 inches. Snow will be low
water content, as snow ratios are 15-20:1 or greater for much of
the period, which can sometimes lead to an impressive build up
of fluff, especially near the higher terrain. For now, will
keep advisory in place for Pueblo/Colorado Springs/Canon City
areas, but will bump up snow totals into the 3-6 range. Still
not enough confidence to bite on the bigger amounts and a
potential warning yet, but we could get close, especially
Cheyenne Mountain/Fort Carson/Penrose areas if mesoscale models
are right. Up to 6 for the Wets/Teller County, though if trend
toward stronger mid level upslope winds continues, evening shift
may need to bump up amounts and add an advisory here as well.
Remaining mountains and valleys should be in the 1 to 4 inch
range, with 2 to 4 on the plains to the east of I-25, lowest
amounts near the KS border. Temps to go nowhere on Tue with
teens and 20s at best at most locations, though fairly light
surface winds will keep wind chills above zero.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
Issued at 245 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

Upper trough in place at the start of the period will be
deepening across the region, though will also be sliding to the
south. In this setup along with drier air filtering in, will see
any remaining light snow during the evening hours diminish and
with any additional amounts expected to be light. With a rather
cold air mass in place, fresh snow pack, and light winds with
clearing skies, rather chilly temperatures are anticipated over
southern Colorado. While subzero temperatures are likely over
the mountains and mountain valleys, there is increasing
confidence for widespread single digit lows over the plains. Did
lower temps, but feel additional downward adjustments may be
needed. Winds will not be strong, so wind chills shouldn't stray
too much from the temps.

Some weak upper ridging will occur on Wednesday, though this
will be brief as an additional trough slides south across the
region. Anticipate this energy to slide across the region
Thursday into Thursday night, providing additional snow to the
area. Can't rule out area wide snow development, but would
expect most of the development to stay confined to the higher
terrain. Chance for snow in anyone location should be brief, and
don't really anticipate much snow with this next system. Highly
amplified trough finally shifts to the east by Friday, though
pattern remains active with an additional trough moving into the
western CONUS. There is some model variability as to the
overall trend of this next trough as it pushes east into the
weekend. The overall trend for the weekend into early next week
though, will be for a large scale trough to be in place across
the region. This will support below normal temperatures along
with periodic snow chances. At this time, confidence with any
details is low at this time.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 445 PM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

Upper level storm system will bring widespread snow to south central
and southeast Colorado later this evening and continuing through
the day on Tuesday before diminishing later Tuesday afternoon and
evening. IFR and LIFR conditions expected to develop at COS and
PUB after 06z, with accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected at
the terminals through the taf period. Conditions to improve to
MVFR and VFR at the tail end of the taf period. ALS will also
see snow showers with MVFR to IFR conditions expected between
10Z to 18Z. Light snow accumulations will be possible at the
terminal.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST
Tuesday for COZ083>086.

&&

SHORT TERM...PETERSEN
LONG TERM...RODRIGUEZ
AVIATION...MW
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 6, 4:42 AM MST, 15 hours 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
442 AM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

COZ058>089-093>099-071145-
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-
442 AM MST Mon Jan 6 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snow will set in across the central mountains starting this
afternoon. Tonight, snow will spread to the rest of the higher
terrain and the eastern plains, starting light but increasing
steadily into tomorrow morning. Roads will turn slick and travel
will be hazardous, including over the I-25 corridor.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Persistent light to moderate snow is forecast across the region
through Tuesday afternoon. Most areas will see 1 to 4 inches of
snow, with higher totals across the Palmer Divide, south into
Pueblo County.  Snow will end north to south by Tuesday evening.

Another storm system will bring light snow to the Mountains on
Thursday with minor accumulations possible. Active weather will
continue over the weekend with another round of snowfall for much
of southern Colorado late Saturday into Sunday.

Temperatures will remain below normal during this period, with
overnight lows in the single digits across the Plains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

GARBEROGLIO/88

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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.