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Winter Storm Warning 8, NWS Pueblo, CO

April 4, 20256 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this winter storm warning at Apr 4, 2025, 3:21 AM MDT for 6 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 4, 2025, 3:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 24 hr. 27 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
Apr 4, 2025, 3:21 AM MDT (09:21 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2025, 3:00 PM MDT
Expired
Apr 5, 2025, 3:00 PM MDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Costilla County, CO, Custer County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Pueblo County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:22 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
Apr 5, 6:00 AM MDTSNOW 63 N Cokedale, COCocorahs station CO-LA-91 Boncarbo 4.8 ESE.
Apr 5, 6:40 AM MDTSNOW 4.71 E Beulah, COCocorahs station CO-PU-150 Beulah 0.5 ESE.
Apr 5, 6:50 AM MDTSNOW 9.51 Sse Rye, COCocorahs station CO-PU-99 Rye 1.0 SSE.
Apr 5, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.23 S Florence, COCocorahs station CO-FM-110 3 SSW Florence.
Apr 5, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.31 Nw Westcliffe, COCocorahs station CO-CU-38 Westcliffe 0.6 NW.
Apr 5, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.51 Se Canon City, COCocorahs station CO-FM-19 Canon City 1.3 ENE.
Apr 5, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.62 Nnw Penrose, COCocorahs station CO-FM-50 Penrose 2.3 NNW.
Apr 5, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 2.31 Ese Canon City, COCO-OP Observer station CTYC2 0.6 SE Canon City.
Apr 5, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 2.37 E Wetmore, COCocorahs station CO-PU-14 Pueblo 17 W.
Apr 5, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 3.37 N La Veta, COCocorahs station CO-HF-41 Walsenburg 11.5 W.
Apr 5, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 3.51 Wnw Walsenburg, COCocorahs station CO-HF-24 Walsenburg 1.0 WNW.
Apr 5, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 3.97 Ne Fort Garland, COCocorahs station CO-CS-35 Fort Garland 7.0 NE.
Apr 5, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 41 Nw Walsenburg, COCO-OP Observer station WALC2 0.6 NW Walsenburg.
Apr 5, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 42 W Colorado City, COCocorahs station CO-PU-128 Colorado City 1.6 W.
Apr 5, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 125 Sse La Veta Pass, COCocorahs station CO-HF-3 La Veta 7.7 W.
Apr 5, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 18.36 Ssw La Veta Pass, COCocorahs station CO-CS-32 Fort Garland 12.9 ENE.
Apr 5, 7:29 AM MDTSNOW 1.87 Ese Texas Creek, COCorrects previous snow report from 7 ESE Texas Creek. still lightly snowing. storm total liquid .09 so far.
Apr 5, 7:29 AM MDTSNOW 1.87 Ese Texas Creek, COstill lightly snowing. storm total liquid 0.9 so far.
Apr 5, 7:30 AM MDTSNOW 0.85 Wsw Blende, COCocorahs station CO-PU-144 5 WSW Blende.
Apr 5, 7:56 AM MDTSNOW 35 W Westcliffe, COstill snowing.
Apr 5, 8:00 AM MDTSNOW 45 S Hillside, COCocorahs station CO-CU-25 Westcliffe 8.4 WNW.
Apr 5, 8:11 AM MDTSNOW 7.51 Sse Beulah, CO
Apr 5, 8:29 AM MDTSNOW 48 Ssw Spanish Peaks, COstill snowing.
Apr 5, 9:17 AM MDTSNOW 22 Se Penrose, CO
Apr 5, 9:32 AM MDTSNOW 131 Wsw Rye, CO
Apr 5, 12:54 PM MDTSNOW 147 Nw San Isabel, CO1.03 liquid equivalent.
Apr 5, 1:55 PM MDTSNOW 4.52 Ssw Wetmore, CO

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, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 340 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 2025-04-04Temperature 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 2025-04-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -18 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
1077 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
115 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

523 
WWUS45 KPUB 040921
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
321 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

COZ074-075-041730-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0008.250404T2100Z-250405T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0008.250404T2100Z-250405T2100Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Including Spanish Peaks, Stonewall, Cuchara, and Weston
321 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM 
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 
  20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Friday 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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-041730-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0008.250405T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0008.250405T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Walsenburg and Trinidad
321 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM MDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 
  Feet and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 
  Feet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

COZ079-080-041730-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0008.250404T2100Z-250405T2100Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above
10000 Feet-
Including Rye
321 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM 
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 
  15 inches.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Friday 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.

&&

$$

COZ094-041730-
/O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.250405T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-
Including Kim and Branson
321 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM 
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Las Animas.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very 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.

&&

$$

COZ068-041730-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.250405T0000Z-250406T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass
321 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially through area 
  mountain passes.

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
6 follow-up statements
556 
WWUS45 KPUB 041654
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1054 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

COZ074-075-079-080-050100-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.250404T2100Z-250405T2100Z/
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 Cuchara, Spanish Peaks, Weston, Stonewall, and Rye
1054 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
TO 3 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 
  14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Friday 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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-050100-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.250405T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Trinidad and Walsenburg
1054 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
3 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  8 inches, with the greatest amounts closest to the higher terrain. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 
  Feet and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 
  Feet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult with slushy and snowpacked 
  roads possible.

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.

&&

$$

COZ068-050100-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.250405T0000Z-250406T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass
1054 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 
  inches, with the greatest amounts on east facing slopes. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ094-050100-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.250405T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-
Including Branson and Kim
1054 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 3 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Las Animas.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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MW
993 
WWUS45 KPUB 042017
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
217 PM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

COZ074-075-079-080-050430-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.250404T2100Z-250405T2100Z/
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 Cuchara, Spanish Peaks, Weston, Stonewall, and Rye
217 PM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 
  12 inches, with locally higher amounts on east facing slopes. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Friday 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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-050430-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.250405T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Trinidad and Walsenburg
217 PM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
3 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  7 inches, with the greatest amounts closest to the higher terrain. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 
  Feet and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 
  Feet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-073-050430-
/O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.250405T0000Z-250405T1800Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Including North Pass and Blanca Peak
217 PM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON 
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet and Northern Sangre 
  de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Widespread blowing snow could 
  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.

&&

$$

COZ068-050430-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.250405T0000Z-250406T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass
217 PM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 
  inches, with the greatest amounts on east facing slopes. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ094-050430-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.250405T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-
Including Branson and Kim
217 PM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 3 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Las Animas.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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MW
428 
WWUS45 KPUB 050353
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
953 PM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

COZ074-075-079-080-051200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
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 Weston, Rye, Stonewall, Spanish Peaks, and Cuchara
953 PM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 
  inches, with locally higher amounts on east facing slopes. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-051200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Walsenburg and Trinidad
953 PM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 
  Feet and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult with slushy and snowpacked 
  roads possible.

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-073-051200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250405T1800Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Including Blanca Peak and North Pass
953 PM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet and Northern Sangre 
  de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Widespread blowing snow could 
  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.

&&

$$

COZ068-051200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250406T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass
953 PM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, 
  with the greatest amounts on east facing slopes. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ094-051200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-
Including Kim and Branson
953 PM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Las Animas.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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265 
WWUS45 KPUB 050907
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
307 AM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

COZ074-075-079-080-051715-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
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, Cuchara, Weston, Rye, and Stonewall
307 AM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 
  inches, with locally higher amounts on east facing slopes. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-051715-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Walsenburg and Trinidad
307 AM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 
  Feet and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult with slushy and snowpacked 
  roads possible.

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.

&&

$$

COZ066-073-051715-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250405T1800Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Including North Pass and Blanca Peak
307 AM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet and Northern Sangre 
  de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Widespread blowing snow could 
  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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COZ068-051715-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250406T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass
307 AM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, 
  with the greatest amounts on east facing slopes. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ094-051715-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-
Including Branson and Kim
307 AM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Las Animas.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

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586 
WWUS45 KPUB 051734
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1134 AM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

COZ066-073-051845-
/O.EXP.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250405T1800Z/
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Including Blanca Peak and North Pass
1134 AM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY...

Snow showers over the region will come to an end by early afternoon. 

$$

COZ074-075-079-080-052100-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
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, Cuchara, Rye, Spanish Peaks, and Weston
1134 AM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or 
  two

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be 
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-052100-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Trinidad and Walsenburg
1134 AM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or 
  two.

* WHERE...Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 
  Feet and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

COZ068-060000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250406T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass
1134 AM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ094-052100-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-
Including Branson and Kim
1134 AM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or two.

* WHERE...Eastern Las Animas.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

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993 
WWUS45 KPUB 052039
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
239 PM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

COZ074-075-079-080-087-088-052145-
/O.EXP.KPUB.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
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-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below
7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below
7500 Feet-
Including Stonewall, Walsenburg, Cuchara, Trinidad, Rye, Spanish
Peaks, and Weston
239 PM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Snow showers across the region will gradually end through late 
afternoon.

$$

COZ094-052145-
/O.EXP.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250405T2100Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-
Including Branson and Kim
239 PM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Snow showers across the region will gradually end through late 
afternoon.

$$

COZ068-060000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250406T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass
239 PM MDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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 Apr 4, 3:19 AM MDT, 2 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Widespread precipitation expected to develop throughout the day today, and persist overnight through Saturday morning.
  • Higher impact snow is expected along southern portions of the region given heavy and wet snow.
  • Warmer and drier conditions beginning Sunday, with increasing fire danger beginning Tuesday.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 4, 3:19 AM MDT, 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
319 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Widespread precipitation expected to develop throughout the
  day today, and persist overnight through Saturday morning.

- Higher impact snow is expected along southern portions of the
  region given heavy and wet snow.

- Warmer and drier conditions beginning Sunday, with increasing
  fire danger beginning Tuesday.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 316 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

Today: The end of the weekend brings messy and active weather to
south central and southeastern Colorado. A broad trough will be in
place over the area, with an embedded compact wave sitting just to
the southwest of the region. While the core of the wave will remain
south of the area, surface to low level winds will take on a
northeasterly component as the wave starts to slowly push eastward,
allowing for orographic forcing to increase throughout the day. One
area of greater forcing is expected along the eastern mountains,
southern I-25 corridor, and Raton Mesa, where a cold front sagged
across the plains will start to drop southward as the wave treks
east, deepening the upslope into these localized areas. With that
all said, this forcing, coupled with an uptick in moisture being
pulled into the broader system, will allow for showers to blossom
across much of the region, initially along the mountains in the
morning, and expanding across the valleys and plains during the day.
Precipitation type will be a bit messy though, with all snow
anticipated for the mountains and valleys, though a rain/snow will
be possible for the San Luis Valley during the afternoon as
temperatures warm. As for the plains, snow levels will quickly rise
during the day to around 6,000-6,200 ft, with slushy and wet snow
then expected above this level, a rain/snow mix around this level,
and rain below this level. With that all said, the area of greatest
shower coverage and intensity will be where forcing is deepest and
strongest, which will be the eastern mountains, southern I-25
corridor, and Raton Mesa area, and particularly later in the day as
the front begins its surge southward. Beyond all of that, widespread
cloud cover is anticipated during the day, with winds steadily
increasing as the front starts its push south. Looking at
temperatures, a cool early April day is in store. With the front
draped across the area, and the unsettled pattern overheard,
temperatures will remain well below seasonal values, with the plains
and valleys only warming into the upper 30s to upper 40s, and the
mountains reaching into the 20s to mid 30s.

Tonight: The messy and active weather continues into Friday night
for south central and southeastern Colorado. The broader trough will
start to push eastward and now quickly pull along the compact wave
with it. Like Friday though, the main portion of the wave will
remain further south, though surface to low level winds will
maintain their northeasterly component, allowing for orographic
forcing to persist. Along with that, the cold front across the
plains will now be surging southward, allowing for stronger surface
upsloping into the eastern mountains, southern I-25 corridor, and
Raton Mesa area. This forcing, combined with the elevated moisture
still in place, will allow for widespread showers to continue
overnight, with the heaviest remaining along the eastern mountains,
southern I-25 corridor, and Raton Mesa. While precipitation type
will be messy to start the evening, as temperatures quickly drop,
snow is expected to become the dominant precipitation type if it
wasn't already. With that all said, impacts are expected to be
greatest along the localized areas of the eastern mountains,
southern I-25 corridor, and Raton Mesa, with roads becoming covered
in slushy and wet snow, and strain possible on some infrastructure
and trees given the heavy and wet nature of the snow. Outside of all
of that, cloudy conditions will persist with the unsettled pattern,
and winds will remain breezy in response to the surging cold front.
As for temperatures, a cold night is anticipated. Despite the thick
cloud cover in place, much of the region will drop to well below
seasonal temperatures thanks to colder air filling in behind the
front, with the plains dropping into the 20s, the valleys falling
into the upper 10s to 20s, and the mountains sinking into the single
digits to mid 10s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Issued at 316 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

Saturday...The longwave upper trough will stretch from the Great
Lakes region south-southwest down across CO and NM, with the low
center over the southern NM border Sat morning. Models indicate that
the low will weaken slightly and shift into western TX through the
day, then continue to weaken and slide across OK Sat evening. This
more southerly track will keep the focus of potential snowfall
across the southern portions of the forecast area through the day,
with rapidly diminishing activity from north to south during the
evening. Only a few lingering showers over the southern mts are
expected then by midnight. 1 to 3 inches of additional snow is
forecast for the peaks of the eastern mts and Raton Pass through the
day Sat before activity dies off, while the southwest mts may fair
slightly better with a potential 5 or 6 inches of new snow for the
peaks of the eastern San Juans through Sat evening. Highlights are
scheduled to expire for the eastern areas by mid-afternoon, then
across the eastern San Juans by 6 PM.

It is expected to be a cold and cloudy day for at least the first
half of the day, with high temps in the 30s and 40s for much of the
area. Northerly winds at 10 to 20 mph through the day will make it
feel like it is about 10 degrees cooler.

Sunday and Monday...As the upper trough exits to the east early
Sunday morning, an amplified upper ridge of high pressure develops
over the western US for the remainder of Sunday and through Monday.
There is a hint of some isolated showers over the southwest mts
Sunday afternoon, but otherwise plan on mainly dry conditions and
gradually warming temps into the beginning of the next work week.
For Sunday expect 50s for the high valleys and 50s to around 60F for
the plains. On Monday, highs will climb into the 50s to near 60F for
the high valleys, and 60s to near 70F for the plains.

Tuesday through Thursday...Systems passing by well to the north will
help to flatten the upper ridge, producing brisk westerly flow
across the Great Basin and Four Corners regions through midweek. As
temps climb to above seasonal normals, combined with continued dry
conditions, increased fire danger will once again become a concern.
Plan on highs in the 60s for the high valleys both Tue and Wed, then
around 70F for Thu. Across the plains, afternoon high temps will
warm into the upper 60s to upper 70s each day. Moore

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1102 PM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

For KCOS..VFR conditions are expected through the remainder of
tonight, with MVFR and IFR conditions moving in after 17Z late
Friday morning. North-northeast winds gusting to 25kt are likely to
persist through the majority of the TAF period, with snow chances
moving on station after 23Z. MVFR and IFR ceilings are expected to
persist through the second half of the TAF period as well.

For KPUB..VFR conditions are expected through the remainder of
tonight, with MVFR and IFR conditions moving in after 17Z late
Friday morning. Precipitation chances move in after 20Z, with a
period of rain showers transitioning to a period of snow showers
through the evening hours. Northeasterly gusts to around 24 are
likely to persist throughout the evening and into the overnight
hours.

For KALS..VFR conditions are expected through the remainder of
tonight, with MVFR and IFR conditions moving in after 21Z Friday
afternoon. Degraded flying conditions in snow and blowing snow are
most likely from 21Z through 05Z, though lingering visibility and
ceiling restrictions could persist into the next TAF period.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT
Saturday for COZ068.
Winter Storm Warning from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM MDT
Saturday for COZ074-075-079-080.
Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT
Saturday for COZ087-088.
Winter Weather Advisory from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT
Saturday for COZ094.

&&

SHORT TERM...SIMCOE
LONG TERM...MOORE
AVIATION...EHR
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 3, 7:33 PM MDT, 7 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
733 PM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

COZ058>089-093>099-050145-
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-
733 PM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Light to occasionally moderate snow showers and hazardous travel
conditions remain possible over the San Juan mountains through 9
AM this evening, with improvement expected after midnight. Light
snow showers remain possible over the higher peaks of the rest of
the Continental Divide through this evening as well, tapering off
completely after midnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

For Friday and Saturday, a messy Spring storm system is expected.
Precipitation will increase Friday, with heavier snow starting to
develop late Friday and persist into Saturday morning for the
southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, southern I-25 corridor, and
Raton Mesa area. Roads will likely become slushy and slick Friday
night, and with the heavy and wet nature of the snow, along with
gusty winds, some strain to infrastructure and trees will be
possibe. Precipitation will start to clear out late Saturday.

Sunday and beyond, dry conditions are expected for most, with
isolated light snow showers possible along the mountains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

EHR/SIMCOE

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 4, 1:08 AM MDT, 2 hours 13 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
108 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1236 AM     Snow             2 NE Leadville          39.27N 106.27W
04/04/2025  M1.2 Inch        Lake               CO   Trained Spotter

            24 hour storm total snow. SWE of .07 inches.

&&

MM

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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.