High Wind Warning issued December 30 at 1:38PM MST until December 30 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Briggsdale, Greeley, Fort Morgan, and Sterling. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust will reduce visibility to less than a mile in places. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire.
High Wind Warning issued December 30 at 1:38PM MST until December 30 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
While winds have diminished, gusts to 40 mph will still be possible through this evening. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 5 PM today as fire danger remains high.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 11:08AM MST until December 30 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice covered roads will make travel hazardous, with the possibility of very difficult or impossible travel.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 11:08AM MST until December 30 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Snow covered roads and areas of blowing snow will make travel hazardous.
Red Flag Warning issued December 29 at 3:35AM MST until December 30 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 7 AM to 5 PM MST Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 216, 238, 239, 240, 245, 246 and 247. * TIMING...From 7 AM to 5 PM MST Monday. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...18-24 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a
High Wind Watch issued December 29 at 2:10AM MST until December 30 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Briggsdale, Greeley, Fort Morgan, Sterling, and the northeast plains of Colorado. * WHEN...Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust will reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile in places. Strong winds may locally fuel rapid wildfire growth in the driest areas.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 5:47AM MST until December 29 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO
Multiple rounds of snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Colorado mountains through Monday. One break in the action will occur this morning, but then the next round moves in this afternoon and evening. Another break is expected Sunday late morning through early evening, before the final wave of snow moves in late Sunday evening and continues through at least mid day Monday. If you are planning to travel through the northern Colorado mountains, attempt to do so when winter travel conditions will have less impact during one of those breaks. * WHAT...Snow redeveloping and becoming heavy
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 5:47AM MST until December 29 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO
Multiple rounds of snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Colorado mountains through Monday. One break in the action will occur this morning, but then the next round moves in this afternoon and evening. Another break is expected Sunday late morning through early evening, before the final wave of snow moves in late Sunday evening and continues through at least mid day Monday. If you are planning to travel through the northern Colorado mountains, attempt to do so when winter travel conditions will have less impact during one of those breaks. * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow increasing
Avalanche Warning issued December 27 at 4:48PM MST by NWS Denver CO
AVWBOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. ...AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY... *WHAT...Heavy snowfall and strong winds are resulting in very dangerous avalance conditions. Avalanches will run naturally and long distances. Avalanches will also be very easy to trigger by people recreating on steep slopes in the backcountry. *WHERE...Park Range, Elkhead Mountains, Flat Tops, Gore Range, West Elk Mountains *WHEN...Friday evening through Monday evening *IMPACTS...Large and dangerous avalanches will be very easy to trigger in many places. Avalanches will release naturally. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended in
Avalanche Watch issued December 27 at 4:47PM MST by NWS Denver CO
AVABOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. ...AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY ... *WHAT...Heavy snow and strong winds will result in very dangerous avalanche conditions and HIGH (Level 4 of 5) avalanche danger by Sunday *WHERE...Portions of the Front Range Mountains including the Indian Peaks Wilderness, James Peak Wilderness, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Also, the northern Sawatch Range, and the Elk Mountains west of Aspen. *WHEN... Very dangerous avalanche conditions Sunday and Monday *IMPACTS...Large and dangerous avalanches will be very easy to trigger in many places. Avalanches will run naturally.