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Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Pueblo, CO

April 29, 202611 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this winter storm warning at Apr 29, 2026, 12:34 PM MDT for 11 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 30, 2026, 12:13 AM MDT. It was in force for 47 hr. 7 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 29, 2026, 12:34 PM MDT (18:34 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 30, 2026, 12:13 AM MDT
Expired
May 1, 2026, 10:45 PM MDT
In force
47 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Alamosa County, CO, Chaffee County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Custer County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Saguache County, CO, Teller County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:36 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 30, 8:14 AM MDTSNOW 32 Nne Monument, COEvent total so far. Roads are still wet.
Apr 30, 8:40 AM MDTSNOW 58 Nnw Royal Gorge, COHeavy wet snow.
Apr 30, 8:40 AM MDTSNOW 6Divide, CO
Apr 30, 8:40 AM MDTSNOW 6Florissant, CO
Apr 30, 8:42 AM MDTSNOW 5Woodland Park, COEvent Total so far. Roads are still wet.
Apr 30, 12:55 PM MDTSNOW 12.56 S Divide, COrelayed by media.
May 1, 6:35 AM MDTSNOW 4Westcliffe, CO

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 12:00Z, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 450 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, Amarillo Airport, TX at 12:00Z on 2026-04-29Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Amarillo Airport, TX at 12:00Z on 2026-04-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -13 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1240 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
69 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-13 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
396 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1234 PM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

COZ072>075-079-080-300245-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0003.260430T1200Z-260502T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0005.260430T1200Z-260502T0600Z/
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 Blanca Peak, Rye, Cuchara, Weston, La Veta Pass,
Spanish Peaks, Stonewall, and Poncha Pass
1234 PM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT 
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 
  and 16 inches.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Friday Night.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-300245-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WS.A.0003.260430T1200Z-260501T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0005.260430T1200Z-260501T1800Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Including Woodland Park and Pikes Peak
1234 PM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO NOON MDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 
  16 inches, with highest totals over the top of Pikes Peak.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes. Hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday 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.

&&

$$

COZ058-063-076-300245-
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Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Western
Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern
Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Including Climax
1234 PM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO NOON MDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, Western 
  Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet, and Western 
  Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very 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.

&&

$$

COZ078-300245-
/O.NEW.KPUB.WW.Y.0010.260430T1200Z-260501T1800Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including Westcliffe and Silver Cliff
1234 PM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO NOON MDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very 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.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
752 PM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

COZ072>075-079-080-301000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.260430T1200Z-260502T0600Z/
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, Poncha Pass, Cuchara, Spanish Peaks,
Blanca Peak, Rye, Weston, and Stonewall
752 PM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 
  16 inches, with accumulations up to 2 feet possible across the 
  higher east facing peaks.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes, with wet, slushy and snowpacked roads.

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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-301000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.260430T1200Z-260501T1800Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Including Pikes Peak and Woodland Park
752 PM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO NOON 
MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 
  16 inches, with accumulations up to 2 feet possible across the 
  higher east facing peaks.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

COZ058-063-076-301000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0010.260430T1200Z-260501T1800Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Western
Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern
Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Including Climax
752 PM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 
NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, Western 
  Mosquito Range and Eastern Lake and Chaffee counties Above 9000 
  feet.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes, with wet, slushy and snowpacked roads.

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.

&&

$$

COZ078-301000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0010.260430T1200Z-260501T1800Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including Westcliffe and Silver Cliff
752 PM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 
NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 
  inches, with locally higher amounts possible closer to the higher 
  terrain.

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday.

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

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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1213 AM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

COZ081-082-301415-
/O.EXT.KPUB.WS.W.0005.260430T0613Z-260501T1800Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Including Pikes Peak and Woodland Park
1213 AM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches, 
  with the highest totals across the higher east facing slopes.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a lull in precipitation early 
  Thursday morning, before precipitation increases in coverage and 
  intensity again late Thursday morning and into the evening.

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.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-301415-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.260430T1200Z-260502T0600Z/
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, Poncha Pass, Cuchara, Spanish Peaks,
Blanca Peak, Rye, Weston, and Stonewall
1213 AM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 
  16 inches, with the highest totals across the higher east facing 
  slopes.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes, with wet, slushy and snowpacked roads.

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.

&&

$$

COZ058-063-076-301415-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0010.260430T1200Z-260501T1800Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Western
Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern
Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Including Climax
1213 AM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING 
TO NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, Western 
  Mosquito Range and eastern Lake and Chaffee counties above 9000 
  Feet.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes, with wet, slushy and snowpacked roads.

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.

&&

$$

COZ078-301415-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0010.260430T1200Z-260501T1800Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including Westcliffe and Silver Cliff
1213 AM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING 
TO NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 
  inches, with higher amounts closest to the higher terrain.

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Friday.

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

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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
530 AM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

COZ081-082-301930-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260501T1800Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Including Woodland Park and Pikes Peak
530 AM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches, 
  with the highest totals across the higher east facing slopes.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a lull in precipitation early 
  Thursday morning, before precipitation increases in coverage and 
  intensity again late Thursday morning and into the evening.

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.

&&

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COZ072>075-079-080-301930-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.260430T1200Z-260502T0600Z/
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, Poncha Pass, Stonewall, Spanish Peaks,
Blanca Peak, Cuchara, Weston, and Rye
530 AM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY 
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 
  16 inches, with the highest totals across the higher east facing 
  slopes.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes, with wet, slushy and snowpacked roads.

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.

&&

$$

COZ058-063-076-301930-
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Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Western
Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern
Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Including Climax
530 AM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, Western 
  Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet, and Western 
  Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes, with wet, slushy and snowpacked roads.

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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COZ078-301930-
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Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including Silver Cliff and Westcliffe
530 AM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 
  inches, with higher amounts closest to the higher terrain.

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.

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

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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1239 PM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

COZ072>075-079-080-010245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260502T0600Z/
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, Spanish Peaks, Rye, Weston, Poncha Pass,
Stonewall, Blanca Peak, and Cuchara
1239 PM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY 
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 9 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes, with wet, slushy and snowpacked roads.

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.

&&

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COZ081-082-010245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260501T1800Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Including Woodland Park and Pikes Peak
1239 PM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 
  inches, with the highest totals across east facing slopes.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, with wet, slushy and 
  snowpacked roads. Hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday 
  evening and Friday morning 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.

&&

$$

COZ058-063-076-010245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260501T1800Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Western
Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern
Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Including Climax
1239 PM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches.

* WHERE...Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, Western 
  Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet, and Western 
  Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes, with wet, slushy and snowpacked roads.

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.

&&

$$

COZ078-010245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260501T1800Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including Silver Cliff and Westcliffe
1239 PM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, 
  with highest amounts along higher terrain.

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.

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

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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
753 PM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

COZ072>075-079-080-011000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260502T0600Z/
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 Poncha Pass, Stonewall, Cuchara, Spanish Peaks, La Veta
Pass, Blanca Peak, Rye, and Weston
753 PM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY 
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes, with wet, slushy and snowpacked roads.

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.

&&

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COZ081-082-011000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260501T1800Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Including Pikes Peak and Woodland Park
753 PM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, with wet, slushy and 
  snowpacked roads. Hazardous conditions could impact the Friday 
  morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ058-063-076-011000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260501T1800Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Western
Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern
Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Including Climax
753 PM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, Western 
  Mosquito Range and East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet, and 
  Western Mosquito Range and East Lake County Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes, with wet, slushy and snowpacked roads.

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.

&&

$$

COZ078-011000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260501T1800Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including Silver Cliff and Westcliffe
753 PM MDT Thu Apr 30 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.

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

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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KAM
845 
WWUS45 KPUB 010852
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
252 AM MDT Fri May 1 2026

COZ072>075-079-080-011700-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260502T0600Z/
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 Blanca Peak, Stonewall, Spanish Peaks, Rye, Poncha
Pass, Weston, La Veta Pass, and Cuchara
252 AM MDT Fri May 1 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes, with wet, slushy and snowpacked roads.

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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-011700-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260501T1800Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Including Pikes Peak and Woodland Park
252 AM MDT Fri May 1 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, with wet, slushy and 
  snowpacked roads. Hazardous conditions could impact the Friday 
  morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ058-063-076-011700-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260501T1800Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Western
Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern
Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Including Climax
252 AM MDT Fri May 1 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches.

* WHERE...Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, Western 
  Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet, and Western 
  Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain 
  passes, with wet, slushy and snowpacked roads.

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.

&&

$$

COZ078-011700-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260501T1800Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including Westcliffe and Silver Cliff
252 AM MDT Fri May 1 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, 
  with highest amounts along higher terrain.

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

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

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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160 
WWUS45 KPUB 011659
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1059 AM MDT Fri May 1 2026

COZ072>074-079-080-011800-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260502T0600Z/
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-Wet
Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above
10000 Feet-
Including Weston, Blanca Peak, Rye, Cuchara, La Veta Pass,
Stonewall, and Poncha Pass
1059 AM MDT Fri May 1 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall rates have decreased and accumulating snowfall is expected 
to be minimal through the rest of the afternoon. For this reason, 
the Warning was cancelled.

$$

COZ081-082-011800-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260501T1800Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Including Pikes Peak and Woodland Park
1059 AM MDT Fri May 1 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall rates have decreased and accumulating snowfall is expected 
to be minimal through the rest of the afternoon. For this reason, 
the Warning was cancelled.

$$

COZ058-063-076-078-011800-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260501T1800Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Western
Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern
Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below
8500 Feet-
Including Climax, Westcliffe, and Silver Cliff
1059 AM MDT Fri May 1 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall rates have decreased and accumulating snowfall is expected 
to be minimal through the rest of the afternoon. For this reason, 
the Advisory was cancelled.

$$

COZ075-020100-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260502T0600Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Including Spanish Peaks
1059 AM MDT Fri May 1 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 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.

&&

$$

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852 
WWUS45 KPUB 012204
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
404 PM MDT Fri May 1 2026

COZ075-020600-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260502T0600Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Including Spanish Peaks
404 PM MDT Fri May 1 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Locally heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two 
  inches.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 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.

&&

$$

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KT
131 
WWUS45 KPUB 020445
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1045 PM MDT Fri May 1 2026

COZ075-020545-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260502T0600Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Including Spanish Peaks
1045 PM MDT Fri May 1 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow along the crest of the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains is 
coming to an end, therefore the Winter Storm Warning will be 
cancelled early.

$$

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KAM

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 29, 11:55 AM MDT, 39 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon with the best coverage over and near the higher terrain, especially in the Pikes Peak region.
  • Cooler and wetter weather Thursday through Friday, with moderate to heavy snowfall across the higher terrain, especially over and near the southeast mtns.
  • Potential for a widespread freeze across the southeast plains Friday night.
  • Warmer and drier for the weekend, though may be enough lingering moisture to support afternoon showers over and near the higher terrain.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 29, 11:55 AM MDT, 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1155 AM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon
  with the best coverage over and near the higher terrain, especially
  in the Pikes Peak region.

- Cooler and wetter weather Thursday through Friday, with moderate to
  heavy snowfall across the higher terrain, especially over and near
  the southeast mtns.

- Potential for a widespread freeze across the southeast plains Friday
  night.

- Warmer and drier for the weekend, though may be enough
  lingering moisture to support afternoon showers over and near
  the higher terrain.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 138 AM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

Current water vapor imagery and upper air analysis is indicating
moderate west to southwest flow in place across the region, with
continued embedded waves translating through the flow at this time.
Water vapor imagery also has short wave energy digging down the
backside of large upper ridge in place across Pacific Northwest
Coast. Regional radars are indicating some light echoes developing
across the Pikes Peak region at this time, in response to increasing
mid level warm advection within the westerly flow aloft.

Latest higher res data indicates waa showers spreading across northern
portions of the southeast plains over night and diminishing into the
early morning hours. Increasing moisture and lift ahead of the next
wave translating through the flow through the day supports scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms developing over the higher terrain
and spreading out across the plains through the afternoon and evening.
Latest HREF indicates mean cape up to 500 j/kg and just enough shear
to support a few stronger storms, especially in the Pikes Peak region
through the afternoon. Once again, could see local snow accumulations
of a few inches across the higher peaks, with snow levels down to
around 9000 ft. Latest models continue to support increasing coverage
of showers across the plains tonight, but differ on intensity and qpf
bulleyes within the waa regime across the plains.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Issued at 138 AM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

For Thursday and Friday...latest models continue to indicate differences
on timing and location of the northern stream system, though consensus
digs a baggy trough across the Central Rockies through the day Friday,
with some indication of secondary energy persisting across the eastern
Great Basin Friday night, which could keep precipitation ongoing across
southern Colorado.

At any rate, following model consensus, will start to see increasing coverage
of precipitation over and near the higher terrain Thursday morning, with
moderate to at times heavy precipitation continuing through Thursday night
into Friday morning, before precipitation likely winds down from northeast
to southwest with drier air moving into the region from the north. Latest
data supports snow levels around 8000-9000 feet through the day Thursday,
falling to around 6500 feet Thursday night before rising again through the
day Friday. Best coverage remains over and near the eastern mountains, where
modest sfc-h7 easterly upslope will enhance precipitation rates and totals.
The other wild card is the potential for convectively enhanced precipitation,
which could greatly influence snow levels and amounts. With that said, our first
crack at snow totals support 6 to 12 inches across lower portions of eastern
mtns, with 10 to 20 inches possible across the higher peaks. With tight
gradients in snow amounts likely, we issued broad Winter Storm Watches for the
Eastern mtns with this package, and will see if additional model data supports
warning or advisory amounts, or both. We may need additional advisories for
the rest of the higher terrain, especially portions of the Wet Mtn Valley, the
eastern slopes the Central and Southwest mtns, portions of the Raton Mesa and
western and northwestern portions of El Paso county.

Temperatures through this period look to be will below seasonal levels with
the potential for another widespread freeze across the plains Friday night
into Saturday morning, depending of timing of the broad trough exiting the
region.

A warming and drying trend remains on tap for Saturday into early next
week, as upper level ridging builds back across the Rockies. There may
be enough lingering moisture to support afternoon showers across the
higher terrain through the weekend. Models continue to differ on the
timing and location of the next system looking to move into the region
through the middle of next week.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1144 AM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

KCOS...MVFR cigs will persist at KCOS with showers and
thunderstorms possible after 21z. Difficult to time showers will
occur off and on overnight with another round expected this
evening, then a possible break around the 06z time frame, and
another round early Thursday morning as upslope southeast winds
develop. Precip type should stay rain at the terminal though
there are some low odds for a -RASN mix just beyond the 24 hour
taf valid period with another round of more intense showers
Thursday afternoon. Cigs could come close to the IFR category
Thursday morning as winds shift around from the southeast. Later
TAFs will look more closely at this.

KPUB...similarly difficult to time showers will be possible
beginning this afternoon though best chances will come in this
evening. A brief break in -SHRA can be expected towards
Thursday morning before more widespread rain spreads in
Thursday afternoon, just beyond the TAF valid period. Cigs will
waver between VFR and MVFR.

KALS will be drier with wind shifting out of the southwest this
afternoon gusting up to 25 kts. A wind shift from the northeast
to east will come in tonight. Showers will be more likely
Thursday afternoon, just beyond the 24 hour TAF valid period.
Otherwise, conditions will remain VFR.
-KT

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from Thursday morning through Friday
afternoon for COZ072>075-079-080.
Winter Storm Watch from Thursday morning through Friday
morning for COZ081-082.

&&

SHORT TERM...MW
LONG TERM...MW
AVIATION...KT
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 29, 1:43 AM MDT, 10 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
143 AM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

COZ058>089-093>099-300745-
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-
143 AM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will again be
possible across the area this afternoon and evening, with the
best coverage over and near the higher terrain, especially in
the Pikes Peak region. The main threats from storms today will
be cloud to ground lighting and gusty outflow winds up to 45 mph,
with small hail possible associated with the strongest storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A stronger and colder weather system tracking across the Rockies
Thursday and Friday will bring beneficial rain, and higher elevation
snow, across south central and southeast Colorado. Moderate to heavy
snow accumulations are expected across the higher terrain, especially
across Pikes Peak and the Rampart Range into the Sangre de Cristo and
Wet Mountain ranges. Light snow accumulations will also be possible
across the high mountain valleys, portions of the southern I-25
Corridor and across western and northern portions of El Paso county.

Temperatures will be well below seasonal levels Thursday and Friday,
with the potential for a widespread freeze across the southeast plains
Friday night into Saturday morning. A warming and drying trend remains
in the offing into the weekend, though there may be enough lingering
moisture to support afternoon showers across the higher terrain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

23/23

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 29, 12:23 PM MDT, 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1223 PM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

COZ081-084-085-291900-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Ft CO-
Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And
11000 Ft CO-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft
CO-
1223 PM MDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL TELLER AND NORTHWESTERN
EL PASO COUNTIES THROUGH 100 PM MDT...

At 1223 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Divide, or 19 miles northwest of Colorado Springs, moving east at 30
mph.

HAZARD...Pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Western Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Air Force Academy, Green
Mountain Falls, Divide, Crystola, Chipita Park, and Cascade.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3889 10521 3898 10522 3908 10489 3891 10486
TIME...MOT...LOC 1823Z 257DEG 25KT 3896 10515

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

Simcoe

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 29, 12:39 AM MDTWinter Storm WatchPUBAlamosa, Chaffee, Costilla, Custer, El Paso, Fremont and 5 more12 hr
Apr 29, 12:23 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBTeller37 min
Apr 29, 12:34 PM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryPUBChaffee, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Lake46 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.