WWUS45 KBOU 032227 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 327 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW FOR THE MOUNTAINS TODAY AND TONIGHT... .A storm system will continue to move across Colorado this afternoon and evening with strong winds and increasing snow across the mountains during the day. The heaviest snow is expected to develop late this afternoon and evening as a cold front sweeps across the area. This will likely be accompanied by strong and gusty winds, creating a period of poor visibility and difficult travel conditions in the Colorado high country. Conditions are then expected to slowly improve late Wednesday night into Thursday morning as snow and winds decrease. COZ034-040630- /O.UPG.KBOU.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.WS.W.0001.210203T2227Z-210204T1500Z/ 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 327 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. The snow may be heavy at times this afternoon and evening, with total snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches. Winds gusting up to 60 mph. Snowfall rates may approach 2 inches per hour in the heavier snow, especially along the I-70 corridor through the mountains. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. 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. && $$ COZ031-033-040630- /O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T1600Z/ West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet- Including the cities of Rocky Mountain National Park, Mt Zirkel, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Cameron Pass, Willow Creek Pass, and Rabbit Ears Range 327 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. The snow may be heavy at times late Wednesday afternoon and evening, with total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass, and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit https://weather.gov/bou Entrekin