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Winter Storm Warning 6, NWS Pueblo, CO

May 4, 202610 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this winter storm warning at May 4, 2026, 11:38 PM MDT for 10 counties in Colorado. It took effect at May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 30 hr. 60 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
May 4, 2026, 11:38 PM MDT (05:38 UTC)
In effect from
May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
May 6, 2026, 5:50 PM MDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Alamosa 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), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:39 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
May 6, 5:07 AM MDTSNOW 1.83 Wnw Divide, COCO-OP Observer station DNWC2 Divide 4 NW.
May 6, 5:07 AM MDTSNOW 1.83 Wnw Divide, COCO-OP Observer station DNWC2 Divide 4 NW.
May 6, 5:07 AM MDTSNOW 1.83 Wnw Divide, COCO-OP OBSERVER STATION DNWC2 DIVIDE 4 NW.
May 6, 6:00 AM MDTSNOW 11 W Walsenburg, COCocorahs station CO-HF-58 Walsenburg 0.6 W.
May 6, 6:00 AM MDTSNOW 11 W Walsenburg, COCocorahs station CO-HF-58 Walsenburg 0.6 W.
May 6, 6:00 AM MDTSNOW 11 W Walsenburg, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-HF-58 WALSENBURG 0.6 W.
May 6, 6:33 AM MDTSNOW 1.16 Ssw La Veta Pass, COCocorahs station CO-CS-32 Fort Garland 12.9 ENE.
May 6, 6:33 AM MDTSNOW 1.16 Ssw La Veta Pass, COCocorahs station CO-CS-32 Fort Garland 12.9 ENE.
May 6, 6:33 AM MDTSNOW 1.16 Ssw La Veta Pass, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-CS-32 FORT GARLAND 12.9 ENE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 12 Nne Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-474 Colorado Springs 1.1 NE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 12 Nne Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-474 Colorado Springs 1.1 NE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 12 Nne Colorado Springs, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EP-474 COLORADO SPRINGS 1.1 NE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 12 W Colorado City, COCocorahs station CO-PU-128 Colorado City 1.6 W.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 12 W Colorado City, COCocorahs station CO-PU-128 Colorado City 1.6 W.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 12 W Colorado City, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-PU-128 COLORADO CITY 1.6 W.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 15 W Falcon, COCocorahs station CO-EP-453 Pikeview 3.7 NE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1Security, COCocorahs station CO-EP-291 Colorado Springs 8.2 SE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1Security, COCocorahs station CO-EP-291 Colorado Springs 8.2 SE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1Security, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EP-291 COLORADO SPRINGS 8.2 SE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.23 S Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-469 Colorado Springs 3.1 S.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.54 S Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-454 3 S Black Forest.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.54 S Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-454 3 S Black Forest.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.54 S Black Forest, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EP-454 3 S BLACK FOREST.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.62 Nnw Gulnare, COCocorahs station CO-LA-33 Aguilar 7.2 WSW.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.84 N Peterson Afb, COCocorahs station CO-EP-359 Colorado Springs 7.2 ENE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.84 N Peterson Afb, COCocorahs station CO-EP-359 Colorado Springs 7.2 ENE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.84 N Peterson Afb, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EP-359 COLORADO SPRINGS 7.2 ENE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.85 Se Monument, COCocorahs station CO-EP-482 Colorado Springs 15.3 N.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.85 Se Monument, COCocorahs station CO-EP-482 Colorado Springs 15.3 N.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.85 Se Monument, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EP-482 COLORADO SPRINGS 15.3 N.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.86 S Calhan, COCocorahs station CO-EP-354 Calhan 5.6 S.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.86 S Calhan, COCocorahs station CO-EP-354 Calhan 5.6 S.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.86 S Calhan, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EP-354 CALHAN 5.6 S.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.95 Ne Manitou Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-37 Colorado Springs 5.7 WNW.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.95 Ne Manitou Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-37 Colorado Springs 5.7 WNW.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.95 Ne Manitou Springs, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EP-37 COLORADO SPRINGS 5.7 WNW.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 21 Ne Colorado Springs, COCO-OP Observer station COSC2 0.6 NE Colorado Springs.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 21 Ne Colorado Springs, COCO-OP Observer station COSC2 0.6 NE Colorado Springs.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 21 Ne Colorado Springs, COCO-OP OBSERVER STATION COSC2 0.6 NE COLORADO SPRINGS.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 22 Nne Falcon, COCocorahs station CO-EP-371 Peyton 8.5 WSW.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 22 Nne Falcon, COCocorahs station CO-EP-371 Peyton 8.5 WSW.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 22 Nne Falcon, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EP-371 PEYTON 8.5 WSW.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 22 Sw Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-357 Colorado Springs 12.5 NNE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 22 Sw Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-357 Colorado Springs 12.5 NNE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 22 Sw Black Forest, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EP-357 COLORADO SPRINGS 12.5 NNE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 23 S Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-264 Colorado Springs 3.5 S.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 23 S Colorado Springs, COCocorahs station CO-EP-264 Colorado Springs 3.5 S.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 23 S Colorado Springs, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EP-264 COLORADO SPRINGS 3.5 S.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 23 Sse Monument, COCocorahs station CO-EP-183 Colorado Springs 14.9 N.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 24 Ese Monument, COCocorahs station CO-EP-489 Monument 2.6 E.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 24 Ese Monument, COCocorahs station CO-EP-489 Monument 2.6 E.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 24 Ese Monument, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EP-489 MONUMENT 2.6 E.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 25 Wsw Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-475 Colorado Springs 10.4 NNE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 25 Wsw Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-475 Colorado Springs 10.4 NNE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 25 Wsw Black Forest, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EP-475 COLORADO SPRINGS 10.4 NNE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 27 Nnw Peterson Afb, COCocorahs station CO-EP-282 Colorado Springs 6.9 NE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 27 Nnw Peterson Afb, COCocorahs station CO-EP-282 Colorado Springs 6.9 NE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 27 Nnw Peterson Afb, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-EP-282 COLORADO SPRINGS 6.9 NE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 2.25 Ssw Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-449 Colorado Springs 8.9 NNE.
May 6, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 2.25 Ssw Black Forest, COCocorahs station CO-EP-449 Colorado Springs 8.9 NNE.

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, 5.6 hours before the alert went out and 315 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 2026-05-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 47 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2026-05-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 39 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
47 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-5 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2393 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
39 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

305 
WWUS45 KPUB 050538
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1138 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026

COZ081-082-051345-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260505T1800Z-260507T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0006.260505T1800Z-260507T0600Z/
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
1138 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT 
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 
  14 inches.

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

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel 
  could be very difficult over mountain passes. Hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. 
  Heavy, wet snow could bring down trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$

COZ084-051345-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260506T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.WS.W.0006.260506T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Including Black Forest
1138 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 6 PM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern El Paso.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on 
  slippery road conditions, especially over Monument Hill. Hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening 
  commutes. Heavy, wet snow could bring down trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow could bring down tree 
  branches due to leaves collecting snow, and could produce power 
  outages.

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.

&&

$$

COZ058-060-063-076-051345-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260505T1800Z-260507T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Eastern
Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western Mosquito Range/East
Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern Fremont County Above
8500 Feet-
Including Climax and Bonanza
1138 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 
PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Northwestern 
  Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, East Chaffee County Above 9000 
  Feet, and East Lake County Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and 
  Wednesday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-051345-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260505T1800Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountains between
6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Stonewall, Cuchara, Poncha Pass, La Veta Pass, Weston,
Blanca Peak, Rye, and Spanish Peaks
1138 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel 
  could be very difficult, especially over La Veta Pass. Heavy, wet 
  snow could bring down trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$

COZ078-087-051345-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260505T1800Z-260507T0600Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper
Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Including Walsenburg, Westcliffe, and Silver Cliff
1138 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper 
  Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. 
  Heavy, wet snow could bring down trees and power lines.

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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8 follow-up statements
408 
WWUS45 KPUB 051356
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
756 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

COZ081-082-052200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.260505T1800Z-260507T0600Z/
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
756 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 
  14 inches.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel 
  could be very difficult over mountain passes. Hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. 
  Heavy, wet snow could bring down trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$

COZ084-052200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.260506T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Including Black Forest
756 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Northern El Paso.

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

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on 
  slippery road conditions, especially over Monument Hill. Hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening 
  commutes. Heavy, wet snow could bring down trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$

COZ058-060-063-076-052200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260505T1800Z-260507T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Eastern
Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western Mosquito Range/East
Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern Fremont County Above
8500 Feet-
Including Bonanza and Climax
756 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM 
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, 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 noon today to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and 
  Wednesday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-052200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260505T1800Z-260507T0600Z/
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 Cuchara, Blanca Peak, Weston, Rye, Spanish Peaks, La
Veta Pass, Stonewall, and Poncha Pass
756 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel 
  could be very difficult, especially over La Veta Pass. Heavy, wet 
  snow could bring down trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$

COZ078-087-052200-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260505T1800Z-260507T0600Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper
Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Including Westcliffe, Walsenburg, and Silver Cliff
756 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper 
  Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. 
  Heavy, wet snow could bring down trees and power lines.

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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741 
WWUS45 KPUB 051645
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1045 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

COZ073-075-080-060045-
/O.UPG.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260505T1800Z-260507T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KPUB.WS.W.0006.260505T1800Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above
10000 Feet-
Including Blanca Peak and Spanish Peaks
1045 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY 
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 
  16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Higher elevations on the Wet Mountains and the Sangre De 
  Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and 
  Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-060045-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.260505T1800Z-260507T0600Z/
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
1045 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 
  14 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel 
  could be very difficult over mountain passes. Hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. 
  Heavy, wet snow could bring down trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$

COZ084-060045-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.260506T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Including Black Forest
1045 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Northern El Paso.

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

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

&&

$$

COZ068-060045-
/O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260506T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass
1045 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ059-060045-
/O.EXB.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260506T0900Z-260507T0000Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Including Leadville
1045 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ058-060-063-076-060045-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260505T1800Z-260507T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Eastern
Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western Mosquito Range/East
Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern Fremont County Above
8500 Feet-
Including Climax and Bonanza
1045 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, 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 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and 
  Wednesday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ072-074-079-060045-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260505T1800Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Including Poncha Pass, Cuchara, Stonewall, Rye, Weston, and La
Veta Pass
1045 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 11000 
  Feet, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 
  Feet, and Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and 
  Wednesday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ078-087-060045-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260505T1800Z-260507T0600Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper
Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Including Silver Cliff, Westcliffe, and Walsenburg
1045 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper 
  Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub

Hodanish
753 
WWUS45 KPUB 060031
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
631 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026

COZ073-075-080-060845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above
10000 Feet-
Including Spanish Peaks and Blanca Peak
631 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 
  16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, 
  Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, and Wet 
  Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-060845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
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
631 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 
  14 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel 
  could be very difficult over mountain passes. Hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Heavy, 
  wet snow could bring down trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$

COZ084-060845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Including Black Forest
631 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern El Paso.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on 
  slippery road conditions, especially over Monument Hill. Hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening 
  commutes. Heavy, wet snow could bring down trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$

COZ058-060-063-076-060845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Eastern
Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western Mosquito Range/East
Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern Fremont County Above
8500 Feet-
Including Bonanza and Climax
631 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 13 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, 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 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ068-060845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Wolf Creek Pass and Cumbres Pass
631 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over Wolf Creek 
  Pass. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning 
  and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ072-074-079-060845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Including Rye, Cuchara, Poncha Pass, Stonewall, Weston, and La
Veta Pass
631 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 11000 
  Feet, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 
  Feet, and Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and 
  evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ078-087-060845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper
Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Including Westcliffe, Silver Cliff, and Walsenburg
631 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper 
  Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday morning and evening and Wednesday morning 
  commutes. Heavy, wet snow could bring down trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$

COZ059-060845-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260506T0900Z-260507T0000Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Including Leadville
631 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub

EP
575 
WWUS45 KPUB 060655
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1255 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

COZ073-075-080-061500-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above
10000 Feet-
Including Spanish Peaks and Blanca Peak
1255 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 7 and 12 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, 
  Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, and Wet 
  Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-061500-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
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
1255 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel 
  could be very difficult over mountain passes. Hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Heavy, 
  wet snow could bring down trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$

COZ084-061500-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Including Black Forest
1255 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County.

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

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on 
  slippery road conditions, especially over Monument Hill. Hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening 
  commutes. Heavy, wet snow could bring down trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow could bring down tree 
  branches due to leaves collecting snow, and could produce power 
  outages.

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.

&&

$$

COZ058-060-063-076-061500-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Eastern
Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western Mosquito Range/East
Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern Fremont County Above
8500 Feet-
Including Bonanza and Climax
1255 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Northwestern 
  Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, East Chaffee County Above 9000 
  Feet, and East Lake County Above 11000 Feet.

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

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ068-061500-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Wolf Creek Pass and Cumbres Pass
1255 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over Wolf Creek 
  Pass. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning 
  and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ072-074-079-061500-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Including Poncha Pass, Cuchara, Rye, Weston, La Veta Pass, and
Stonewall
1255 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 11000 
  Feet, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 
  Feet, and Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and 
  evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ078-087-061500-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper
Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Including Westcliffe, Silver Cliff, and Walsenburg
1255 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, and the Upper Huerfano River Basin 
  Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Wednesday morning and evening and Wednesday morning 
  commutes. Heavy, wet snow could bring down trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$

COZ059-061500-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.260506T0900Z-260507T0000Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Including Leadville
1255 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Lake County Below 11000 Feet.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub

MG
985 
WWUS45 KPUB 061434
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
834 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

COZ073-075-080-062245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above
10000 Feet-
Including Spanish Peaks and Blanca Peak
834 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, 
  Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, and Wet 
  Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be 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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-062245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
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
834 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ084-062245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Including Black Forest
834 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Periods of on and off snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  up to two inches. Snow accumulations will occur mainly on grassy 
  surfaces.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ058-060-063-076-062245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Eastern
Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western Mosquito Range/East
Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern Fremont County Above
8500 Feet-
Including Climax and Bonanza
834 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, 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 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. 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.

&&

$$

COZ059-062245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Including Leadville
834 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 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.

&&

$$

COZ068-062245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass
834 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. 
  Most of the accumulations will occur on the east side of the 
  mountains.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over Wolf Creek 
  Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ072-074-079-062245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Including La Veta Pass, Cuchara, Rye, Weston, Stonewall, and
Poncha Pass
834 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 11000 
  Feet, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 
  Feet, and Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ078-087-062245-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper
Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Including Silver Cliff, Westcliffe, and Walsenburg
834 AM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper 
  Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Heavy, wet snow could bring 
  down trees and power lines.

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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WWUS45 KPUB 061813
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1213 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

COZ081-082-061915-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
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
1213 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow showers will be possible this afternoon but no additional 
significant accumulations are expected.

$$

COZ084-061915-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Including Black Forest
1213 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow showers will be possible this afternoon but no additional 
significant accumulations are expected.

$$

COZ058>060-063-076-061915-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-Eastern Sawatch
Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee
County Above 9000 Feet-Northwestern Fremont County Above
8500 Feet-
Including Bonanza, Climax, and Leadville
1213 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow showers will be possible this afternoon but no additional 
significant accumulations are expected.

$$

COZ073-075-080-070215-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above
10000 Feet-
Including Spanish Peaks and Blanca Peak
1213 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, 
  Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, and Wet 
  Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be 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.

&&

$$

COZ068-070000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Wolf Creek Pass and Cumbres Pass
1213 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. 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 Wolf Creek 
  Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

COZ072-074-079-070215-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Including Rye, Poncha Pass, Cuchara, Weston, Stonewall, and La
Veta Pass
1213 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 11000 
  Feet, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 
  Feet, and Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ078-087-070215-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper
Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Including Silver Cliff, Walsenburg, and Westcliffe
1213 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper 
  Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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WWUS45 KPUB 062013
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
213 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

COZ068-062115-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0000Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Cumbres Pass and Wolf Creek Pass
213 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

 Snow showers will be possible this afternoon but no additional 
significant accumulations are expected.

$$

COZ073-075-080-070415-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above
10000 Feet-
Including Spanish Peaks and Blanca Peak
213 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, 
  Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, and Wet 
  Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be 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.

&&

$$

COZ072-074-079-070415-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Including La Veta Pass, Cuchara, Rye, Weston, Stonewall, and
Poncha Pass
213 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 11000 
  Feet, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 
  Feet, and Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ078-087-070415-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper
Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Including Silver Cliff, Westcliffe, and Walsenburg
213 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT 
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper 
  Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Heavy, wet snow could bring 
  down trees and power lines.

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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WWUS45 KPUB 062350
WSWPUB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
550 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

COZ073-075-080-070100-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above
10000 Feet-
Including Blanca Peak and Spanish Peaks
550 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow will continue to taper off to flurries this evening, with 
little or no additional snow accumulation expected.

$$

COZ072-074-078-079-087-070100-
/O.CAN.KPUB.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between
6300 and 10000 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River
Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Including Westcliffe, Stonewall, Weston, Silver Cliff,
Walsenburg, Rye, Poncha Pass, Cuchara, and La Veta Pass
550 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow will continue to taper off to flurries this evening, with 
little or no additional accumulation expected.

$$

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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 May 4, 10:59 PM MDT, 39 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Showers, thunderstorms, and snowfall continue over the high country this afternoon, spreading into the plains mainly north of Highway 50 through the evening and overnight hours.
  • We remain on track for wetting rains and accumulating snowfall for Tuesday and Wednesday, with highest snowfall rates and impacts expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning across the Pikes Peak region.
  • We clear out throughout Wednesday evening and overnight, leading to the widespread potential for a hard freeze Thursday morning.
Area forecast discussion, May 4, 10:59 PM MDT, 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1059 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Showers, thunderstorms, and snowfall continue over the high country
  this afternoon, spreading into the plains mainly north of
  Highway 50 through the evening and overnight hours.

- We remain on track for wetting rains and accumulating snowfall
  for Tuesday and Wednesday, with highest snowfall rates and
  impacts expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning across
  the Pikes Peak region.

- We clear out throughout Wednesday evening and overnight,
  leading to the widespread potential for a hard freeze
  Thursday morning.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 154 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026

Rest of Today and Tonight..

Showers and thunderstorms have pushed into the Continental Divide,
with lightning present over the La Garitas as of 1230. West winds
have stayed gusty through the morning hours as we sit in the
northern periphery of the ridge. KCOS is still observing gusts to
around 30 mph, and both the Pueblo and Trinidad ASOS sites have kept
gusts to around 25 mph up this hour as well. Temperatures are in the
60s and 70s on the plains, and middle and high clouds have continued
to stream in as well. Both Walsenburg and Springfield have come
close to critical fire weather conditions this morning with humidity
values falling into the mid teens, but humidity values are expected
to begin to climb through the afternoon. Alamosa is currently at
29%, and Trinidad is at 23%. As the low to our southwest continues
to push onshore over California this afternoon, moist southwesterly
flow increases over our region. Shortwave energy in this moist
southwest aloft will keep showers and thunderstorms over and near
the higher terrain through the daytime hours. A cold front moves
through our plains this evening as well, helping to spread chances
for showers and thunderstorms across the I-25 corridor and into our
plains through the overnight hours. Best chances for precipitation
will remain along and north of Highway 50 through the overnight
hours, with some light snow over the central mountains tonight into
tomorrow morning as well. Overnight lows on the plains remain close
to seasonal normals with temperatures dipping down into the 30s and
40s.

Tomorrow and Wednesday..

Models are coming into more agreement with the interaction between
two systems Tuesday and Wednesday. The two systems in question are a
low over the desert southwest, and a broad trough to our northeast.
The GFS and now the NAM both show the southwest low interacting with
the trough for a bit on Tuesday, before splitting back off and
diving south Tuesday night. This solution continues to influence the
NBM and high res model guidance, with an overall decrease in qpf
over our region as subtropical moisture gets shunted back
southwards. The EC is starting to come along with this solution now
as well, though the decrease in subtropical moisture is not as
pronounced yet. With the southwest low getting shunted southwards,
the influence of the trough is beginning to dominate our forecast
progression more and more. This means that while areas south of
highway 50 are ultimately forecast to see less moisture, the trough
is dragging in colder and colder temperatures, which has resulted in
higher snow totals for areas north of Highway 50. For now, Teller
and northern El Paso County remain in Winter Weather Advisories,
though both areas have seen a marked increase in expected snow
totals due to the increased influence of the northern trough
and its colder temperature solutions. The Pikes Peak region may
need to be upgraded to warnings as details become more clear. At
this time though, significant melting is expected throughout
the event, and snowfall is expected to be much higher than
actual snow depth. Impacts from heavy, wet snow are likely,
which may lead to downed trees and power outages. Travel impacts
may also be possible once road temperatures are overcome by
snowfall rates, especially for the Wednesday morning commute
over the Palmer Divide, and throughout Tuesday and Wednesday
over the high country. Rain increases in coverage and intensity
throughout Tuesday, switching to snow along with the mountain
adjacent plains and the Palmer Divide overnight Tuesday.
Temperatures will be near freezing Wednesday morning, which may
lead to a changeover to snow for most of the plains, though it
is expected to be short-lived and mostly melting off quickly
given warmer ground temperatures. Highs look to climb into the
40s Wednesday afternoon, which will turn precip types back to a
mix and eventually to rain as we warm back up above freezing.
Overall, more impacts from downed trees that have already leafed
out are expected than travel concerns on the plains with this
event at this time. Mountain driving conditions are likely to be
hazardous though, with snow covered slick roads, blowing snow,
and degraded visibilities across much of the high country.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
Issued at 154 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026

Thursday Onwards..

We clear out from north to south Wednesday night into Thursday
morning, while sitting in strong northerly flow aloft. Models paint
low to mid 20s for overnight lows Wednesday into Thursday morning,
which has prompted the issuance of Freeze Watches across the region.
Hard freeze conditions may be possible depending on the amount of
clearing and strength of the incoming northerly cold push. Plants
that survive the near freezing temperatures and wet snowfall on
Tuesday and Wednesday may still be at risk Thursday morning with
incoming hard freeze conditions.

We remain in northwest flow aloft throughout Thursday, which looks
to keep us in the near seasonal normal range for daytime highs.
Temperatures climb back into the 60s for mountain valleys, the Pikes
Peak region, and the southern I-25 corridor, with low to mid 70s
elsewhere on the plains. Mostly dry conditions are likely for
Thursday, with light winds on the plains and slightly breezier winds
over portions of the high country. We warm up back into the warmer
than normal range for Friday and Saturday's temperatures as
northwest flow continues. Chances for showers and thunderstorms
remain possible for Friday and Saturday as well, mainly over and
near the higher terrain. Models continue to hint at another cold
frontal passage and wave embedded in northwest flow around the
Saturday timeframe, which would bring temperatures back down
closer to seasonal normals for Sunday.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1038 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026

At KALS, VFR overnight into Tues morning, then gradually
lowering VFR cigs and vcsh after 18z, continuing through the
afternoon into the evening. Could see some brief periods of
MVFR cigs/vis after 18z under any heavier showers. Expect w-sw
winds 8-12 kts overnight and through the day on Tue.

At KCOS, gradually lowering VFR cigs overnight, with winds
turning usplope e-se early Tue morning and cigs falling to MVFR
after 12z. MFVR cigs/vis with -ra/br after 15z, then IFR
conditions after 21z as precip intensity increases. Did include
a prob30 for -tsra from 21z-24z as weak instability develops
across the area. Rain will begin to mix with/change to snow Tue
evening around 03z, with IFR conditions persisting.

At KPUB, vcsh ending and winds diminishing after 07z, with
gradually lowering VFR cigs through the night. MVFR cigs/vis
due to br/dz developing after 15z, and MVFR continuing through
the day with light rain. IFR conditions expected after 22z as
precip intensity ramps up, and included a prob30 for -tsra from
22z-24z as weak instability develops across the area. Precip
should stay rain Tue evening, with rain/snow mix holding off
until after 06z.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory from noon Tuesday to 6 PM MDT
Wednesday for COZ058-060-063-076.
Winter Weather Advisory from noon Tuesday to midnight MDT
Wednesday night for COZ072>075-078>082-087.
Freeze Watch from late Wednesday night through Thursday
morning for COZ083>089-093>099.
Winter Weather Advisory from 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM MDT
Wednesday for COZ084.

&&

SHORT TERM...EHR
LONG TERM...EHR
AVIATION...PETERSEN
Hazardous weather outlook, May 4, 12:02 PM MDT, 11 hours 36 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1202 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026

COZ058>089-093>099-051815-
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-
1202 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Elevated fire weather conditions are forecast across Huerfano, Las
Animas and Baca Counties due to gusty winds and marginal humidity
values near 15 percent. Caution is advised with any outdoor
burning activities this afternoon.

Showers and high elevation snow will spread along the Continental
Divide, northeast into the Palmer Divide this afternoon and evening.
Spotty snow along the Continental Divide of an inch or two may be
possible. A couple of lightning strikes are possible along the
Continental Divide. Showers will spread south across the Plains
late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

An upper storm system will move across southern Colorado Tuesday and
Wednesday. Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall and higher
elevation snow is forecast Tuesday, with colder air spreading
into the region Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. This will
bring snow levels down to 5000 to 6000 feet by Wednesday morning.
Several inches of snow are forecast across the Mountains, and into
northern El Paso County Tuesday night and Wednesday. Heavy, wet
snow on trees and power lines could cause damage and power
outages. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for the
mountains and northern El Paso County. Precipitation will come to
an end Wednesday evening.

Very cold air will spread across the Plains by Thursday morning with
temperatures in the 20s and lower 30s.  Precautions should be taken
to protect sensitive vegetation and exposed sprinkler.

A few light snow showers will be possible over the Central Mountains
Thursday through Sunday.  A few thunderstorms may be possible on
Saturday afternoon and evening on the Plains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters will not be needed today or tonight.

EHR/88

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 5, 12:06 PM MDTFreeze WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, Custer, El Paso, Fremont and 7 more44 hr
May 5, 4:39 PM MDTDust Storm WarningPUBAlamosa, Conejos, Costilla36 min
May 5, 5:12 PM MDTDust Storm WarningPUBAlamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Huerfano, Rio Grande63 min

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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.