WWUS45 KBOU 091747 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 1147 AM MDT Tue Apr 9 2019 ...STRONG WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO MOVE IN WEDNESDAY... .Very warm temperatures are expected today, ahead of a developing upper level storm system moving over the Great Basin. Drastic changes in the weather are expected to occur on Wednesday as a strong cold front will race across northeast Colorado which will bring much colder temperatures, strong north winds and heavy snow. Areas of heavy snowfall across the Front Range to the far eastern plains and strong winds will result in poor visibility and difficult driving conditions. Temperatures plummeting will result in icy roads. Residents of northeast Colorado should begin making preparations for this developing storm to avoid being caught by harsh winter conditions. COZ038-040>046-048>051-100200- /O.UPG.KBOU.WS.A.0007.190410T1800Z-190411T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.BZ.W.0004.190410T1800Z-190411T1800Z/ Fort Collins-Denver-Castle Rock-Briggsdale-Greeley-Fort Morgan- Byers-Limon-Sterling-Akron-Julesburg-Holyoke- Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, Larkspur, Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, Stoneham, Eaton, Fort Lupton, Greeley, Roggen, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, Leader, Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke 1147 AM MDT Tue Apr 9 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected, heaviest south of I-76. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central and northeast Colorado. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Strong winds and heavy snowfall could cause tree damage. Roads will likely become icy due to plummeting temperatures and strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ030-031-033-034-100200- /O.UPG.KBOU.WS.A.0007.190410T1200Z-190411T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.WS.W.0009.190410T1200Z-190411T1800Z/ North Park-Rabbit Ears Pass- Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range- The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks- Including the cities of Gould, North Park, Rand, Spicer, Walden, East Slopes Park and Northern Gore Ranges, Gore Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park 1147 AM MDT Tue Apr 9 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 13 inches expected. Some areas could see up to 18 inches, especially over the Medicine Bow mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...North Park, Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning and more so the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ035-036-100200- /O.UPG.KBOU.WS.A.0007.190410T1500Z-190411T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.WS.W.0009.190410T1500Z-190411T1800Z/ The Northern Front Range Foothills- The Southern Front Range Foothills- Including the cities of Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes, Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, and Westcreek 1147 AM MDT Tue Apr 9 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected. A few locations could see as much as a foot. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills and The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning and more so the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ COZ039-100200- /O.UPG.KBOU.WS.A.0007.190410T1800Z-190411T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.WS.W.0009.190410T1800Z-190411T1800Z/ Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver- Including the cities of Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, and Longmont 1147 AM MDT Tue Apr 9 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ032-100200- /O.UPG.KBOU.WS.A.0007.190410T1200Z-190411T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.WW.Y.0020.190410T1200Z-190411T1800Z/ Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet- Including the cities of Dillon, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, and Kremmling 1147 AM MDT Tue Apr 9 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected. * WHERE...Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to noon MDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning and more so the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ _______________________________________________ Emwin_gilpin mailing list Emwin_gilpin(a)lists.udfcd.org http://lists.udfcd.org/mailman/listinfo/emwin_gilpin_lists.udfcd.org