WWUS45 KBOU 041149 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 449 AM MST Tue Jan 4 2022 COZ031-033-042200- /O.UPG.KBOU.WS.A.0001.220104T1900Z-220106T1900Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.WS.W.0001.220104T2100Z-220106T1900Z/ West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet- Including the cities of Rocky Mountain National Park, Mt Zirkel, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Cameron Pass, Willow Creek Pass, and Rabbit Ears Range 449 AM MST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between one and two feet. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph causing near blizzard conditions over higher exposed areas. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass, and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...Snow will develop this afternoon along with increasing winds. The heaviest snow will be on Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could produce near zero visibilities. Road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Consider avoiding travel in the northern mountains tonight and Wednesday. If travel is absolutely necessary, be prepared for slow travel and possible road closures. Drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org. && $$ COZ034-042200- /O.CON.KBOU.WS.A.0001.220105T1300Z-220106T1900Z/ South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet- Including the cities of Indian Peaks, Eisenhower Tunnel, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Mount Evans, East Slopes Mosquito Range, Breckenridge, Winter Park, Williams Fork Mountains, Kenosha Mountains, and Berthoud Pass 449 AM MST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph with blowing snow and poor visibilities. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will make very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Consider avoiding travel in the central mountains on Wednesday. If travel is necessary, be prepared for slow travel and possible road closures. Be prepared for being stuck in your car by having extra food and water, warm clothing, a shovel, and a full tank of gas. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit https://weather.gov/bou Gimmestad