Add info.
Every event with a place to put it; 7 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS PUB wrote it up.
Add info.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jan 5, 12:24 PM MST, 1 hour 25 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1224 PM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 .UPDATE... Issued at 1156 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 Winds will increase to around 60 mph along the I25 corridor and to around 75 mph over the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Rampart Range, so a High Wind Warning has been issued for those areas until late this afternoon. && .SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight) Issued at 345 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 Currently...Lull between upper level jets in place over the area early this morning, with just some very light, occasional snow showers noted over the central mountains. West winds remain gusty over the higher terrain, and a few spots over the Sawatch Range were gusting to nearly 50 mph. On the plains, rather complicated post frontal wind/pressure pattern in place, with weak area of sely upslope generating stratus and fog across El Paso County as of 11z. True arctic air still lurks farther north in ern WY/wrn NE, but don't worry, it's arriving later today. Today...Next strong upper level jet digs into Colorado this afternoon, bringing accumulating snowfall to the central mountains as mid level flow and moisture increase, with higher west facing slopes looking most favored for heavy snowfall. Windy conditions expected over the remainder of the mountains and interior valleys, with some gusts 60-70 mph at/above timberline in the Sangres. Farther east, surface pressure falls on the plains should eventually lead to gusty west winds spreading eastward from the mountains across the I-25 corridor and southeast plains, especially after 18z- 20z. Some concern about high wind criteria being met in the lee of the Rampart Range/Air Force Academy this afternoon, though area looks too small and window too brief to hoist any highlight right now. Max temps generally cooler than yesterday, especially on the plains, only a small change mountains and valleys. Tonight...Arctic front barrels south through the plains, with shallow cold air banked up against the eastern mountains by early Thursday morning. Expect a period of gusty n-ne winds immediately following the frontal passage, with below zero wind chill developing, especially near the KS border, where a wind chill advisory has been issued from after midnight until mid-morning Thursday. Snow will continue over the central mountains through the night, with some blowing snow at pass level given strong upper level jet overhead. Some snow showers/flurries possible elsewhere over the high terrain, and some brief light snow over the Palmer Divide and the southeast plains near the KS border is expected, though any accums here will be light. Mins temps will fall back into the single digits along and east of I-25, with mix of teens/20s mountains and valleys. .LONG TERM...(Thursday through Tuesday) Issued at 345 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 Overall, models continue to be in good agreement through the weekend, with differences beginning next week. The trouble is determining how the upper ridge and a cutoff low will interact. The ECMWF and Canadian are similar, and tend to have support of ensemble guidance for early next week. Thursday and Friday...jet energy will shift eastward early Thursday morning with a few light snow showers possible over the Palmer Divide. Expect any snow across the Plains, north of Highway 50, to come to an end by daybreak, with dry conditions expected through the day as the upper jet shifts east. Light snow will continue over the Central Mountains through the morning with an additional inch or two possible north of Cottonwood Pass. Snow should come to an end by Thursday afternoon. The main forecast challenge for Thursday will be afternoon high temperatures. For most of the Plains, low level southeasterly flow should keep cold air pooled into the afternoon hours. Highs will likely struggle to reach the mid 20s, with upper teens out near the Kansas border. Westerly mixing is forecast to develop along the Eastern Mountain lee slopes by afternoon, and temperatures will warm through the 40s with a few low 50s possible by late afternoon. If winds mix further out into the Plains, it may lead to warmer temperatures. But at this time, it looks like cold air will remain in place for most of the Plains. Upper level ridging will move across the area on Friday bringing a quick warm up to the region. Breezy westerlies are expected, which will help temperatures warm for much of the region. Afternoon high temperatures will reach the upper 50s to lower 60s for most of the Plains. Dry conditions are expected to prevail throughout the day on Friday. Saturday and Sunday...the next upper level storm system will quickly move across the region Saturday into Sunday. Snow will develop and increase in coverage along the Continental Divide by Saturday morning. Northwesterly flow aloft will favor the Central Mountains. Several inches of snow are possible, especially north of Cottonwood Pass. Afternoon highs on Saturday will once again be warm across the Plains with generally 50s expected. A cold front will arrive Saturday evening, with northerly winds and chances for precipitation. Areas from the Palmer Divide, south along the Eastern Mountains and into the I-25 corridor will see the best chances for precipitation Saturday night into Sunday morning. Lower elevations will likely see initially rain, before cold air changes precipitation type to snow by morning. Models have been varying the precipitation chances for Saturday night into Sunday morning, so confidence is on the lower side as to where and how much, if any, precipitation is seen across the lower elevations. Monday into Wednesday...trended with the ECMWF and Canadian which tend to have better support from ensembles. High pressure is forecast to build over the western conus with an upper low cutting off under the upper high. The GFS is quickest to send energy across Colorado early next week, with the ECMWF and Canadian keep the high in place, and the low over California. The ECMWF and Canadian solutions would keep southern Colorado dry and warm for early next week. The GFS would bring waves of energy across the area with possible mountain snowfall. Mozley && .AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday afternoon) Issued at 1219 PM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 Relatively quiet in the near term across the TAF sites, as VFR conditions with light winds are in place. Do anticipate the winds to increase at all locations early this afternoon, with gusts also quickly increasing. Expect the highest gusts this afternoon into the early evening over COS and PUB, where westerly winds will gust to around 40 kt. Do anticipate some brief higher gusts as well, possibly near 50 kt. Approaching system will bring a strong front across the area early this evening, with winds quickly shifting to the north northeast. During this wind shift, quick but brief increases in gusts will again be possible, once again around 40 kt. Any precip with this system looks to remain away from the TAF sites, though MVFR and IFR ceilings are expected to develop later tonight. Persistent south southeast flow should allow this stratus to remain in place towards the end of the forecast period. && .PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Chill Advisory from midnight tonight to 11 AM MST Thursday for COZ095>099. Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM MST Thursday for COZ059. High Wind Warning until 8 PM MST this evening for COZ072>075- 079>082. High Wind Warning until 6 PM MST this evening for COZ077-078- 083>088. Winter Storm Warning until 11 AM MST Thursday for COZ058-060. && UPDATE...SIMCOE SHORT TERM...PETERSEN LONG TERM...MOZLEY AVIATION...RODRIGUEZ
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pueblo CO 505 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 COZ058>089-093>099-061215- 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- 505 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east central...south central and southeast Colorado. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Snow will develop over the central mountains today, continuing through tonight. Accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected by early Thursday morning over the higher peaks of the Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges, while 4 to 8 inches is possible over lower portions of Lake County around Leadville. Strong winds will create areas of blowing and drifting snow and lower visibility over Fremont, Tennessee and Monarch Passes both today and tonight. Over and near the mountains today, strong west winds are likely, with gusts of 60 to 70 mph over the higher peaks, and 50 to 60 mph across lower east facing slopes and the adjacent plains. Tonight, an arctic cold front will bring strong north winds and very cold air to much of the plains, with winds chills of 15 to 20 below zero over the eastern plains near the Kansas border after midnight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Light snow will be possible Thursday through mid day over the Central Mountains, mainly north of Cottonwood Pass. An inch or two of accumulation is possible. Another round of snow will be possible along the Continental Divide Saturday into Sunday. A few inches of accumulation are possible. Light rain and snow will be possible Saturday night into Sunday morning for the Eastern Mountains, out into the Interstate 25 corridor. Precipitation type will be highly dependent on temperatures. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will be possible today and tonight over the central mountains. 10/88
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Pueblo Co 841 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 COZ084-051745- Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- INCLUDING Black Forest 841 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...Patchy Dense Fog this Morning... Patchy dense fog has been noted along parts of northern El Paso County this morning with widely ranging visibility falling to as low as a quarter of a mile in spots. This will likely remain in place until around 11 am. Additionally, with the below freezing temperatures in place, some light icing is possible, mainly along bridges and elevated surfaces. Those traveling in this area this morning should use caution.
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
1256 PM MST WED JAN 5 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1238 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 6 SW WESTCLIFFE 38.07N 105.53W
01/05/2022 M58 MPH CUSTER CO MESONET
MESONET STATION CW5478 WESTCLIFFE.
&&PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
114 PM MST WED JAN 5 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1248 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 6 SW WESTCLIFFE 38.07N 105.53W
01/05/2022 M62 MPH CUSTER CO MESONET
MESONET STATION CW5478 WESTCLIFFE.
&&PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
127 PM MST WED JAN 5 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0108 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 6 SW WESTCLIFFE 38.07N 105.53W
01/05/2022 M67 MPH CUSTER CO MESONET
MESONET STATION CW5478 WESTCLIFFE.
&&The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
7 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Colorado in 2022Every state in 2022This day in weather historyWarnings in Colorado, January 2022
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1004372, 1004378, 1004364, 1004365, 1004358, 1004368, 1004367.