WWUS45 KBOU 051112 WSWBOU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 412 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 COZ031-033-051915- /O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-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 412 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between one and three feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 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 increase today and be heavy at times. The snow will diminish late tonight into Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Near blizzard conditions can be expected in exposed areas. Travel could be very difficult and road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Consider avoiding travel in the northern mountains today. 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. && $$ COZ034-051915- /O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0001.220105T1300Z-220106T1900Z/ South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet- Including the cities of Indian Peaks, Eisenhower Tunnel, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Mount Evans, East Slopes Mosquito Range, Breckenridge, Winter Park, Williams Fork Mountains, Kenosha Mountains, and Berthoud Pass 412 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph with blowing snow and poor visibilities over the mountain passes and exposed ridges. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Snow will increase today and be heavy at times this afternoon and evening. The snow will diminish later tonight into Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, and road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org. && $$ COZ042-048-050-051-051915- /O.NEW.KBOU.WC.Y.0002.220106T0600Z-220106T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KBOU.WW.Y.0001.220105T2200Z-220106T1000Z/ Northeast Weld County-Logan County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County- Including the cities of Sterling, Pawnee Buttes, Stoneham, Ovid, Holyoke, Crook, Julesburg, Grover, Amherst, Briggsdale, Sedgwick, Merino, Haxtun, Peetz, and Raymer 412 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM MST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind Chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Briggsdale, Sterling, Julesburg, and Holyoke. * WHEN...Snow will develop this afternoon and may be briefly heavy in the late afternoon and early evening. The snow will end by morning but cold wind chills will persist in the early morning hours. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions developing. Exposed skin may become quickly frostbitten or frozen. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The combination of wind and cold temperatures will create dangerously low wind chill values. If you go outside, cover all parts of your body, especially your head, face, and hands. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org && $$ COZ044-049-051915- /O.NEW.KBOU.WC.Y.0002.220106T0600Z-220106T1500Z/ Morgan County-Washington County- Including the cities of Wiggins, Goodrich, Fort Morgan, Cope, Otis, Brush, Akron, and Last Chance 412 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Fort Morgan, and Akron. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Exposed skin may become quickly frostbitten or frozen. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The combination of wind and cold temperatures will create dangerously low wind chill values. If you go outside, cover all parts of your body, especially your head, face, and hands. && $$ COZ038-051915- /O.EXB.KBOU.WW.Y.0001.220105T2200Z-220106T1000Z/ Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County- Including the cities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Nunn, and Hereford 412 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Fort Collins. * WHEN...Snow will develop this afternoon and may be briefly heavy in the late afternoon and early evening. The snow will end by morning. * 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 Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org. && $$ COZ030-032-051915- /O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0001.220105T1300Z-220106T1900Z/ Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet- Including the cities of Rand, Granby, North Park, Hot Sulphur Springs, Dillon, Kremmling, Fraser, Grand Lake, Walden, Gould, and Spicer 412 AM MST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...North Park, and Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet. * WHEN...Snow will increase during the day today, and may be heavy at times this afternoon and evening. The snow will diminish into Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit https://weather.gov/bou Gimmestad