Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 4:06PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT Risk of areal flooding and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt ...OVERVIEW... Mid to high elevations (8500' to 10000/) along the San Juan Mountains and along the Divide through central Colorado are susceptible to enhanced runoff and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt. ...TEMPERATURE... High temperatures will continue to run 5 to 10 degrees above normal through the weekend, with overnight lows remaining above freezing for mid to high elevations. This warming trend carries into Monday, resulting in highs climbing 10 to 15 degrees above normal. Said departure from normal temperatures increases from south to north. ...PRECIPITATION... Isolated to
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 4:16PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
At 415 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 3 miles south of Cimmaron, or 17 miles southeast of Montrose, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Ouray and east central Montrose Counties. This includes U.S. Highway 50 in Colorado between mile markers 115 and 116.
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 8 at 1:46PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT Risk of areal flooding and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt ...EXISTING CONDITIONS... Recent storms have brought several inches of new snow to mid to high elevations (8500' to 10,000') over the San Juans mountains, nosing along the Divide across Central Colorado. With forecast temperatures running 5 to 15 degrees above normal and the potential for showers and storms along the Divide each afternoon through the weekend, this region of western Colorado is vulnerable to enhanced runoff and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt. ...PRECIPITATION... Isolated to scattered showers and storms developing each afternoon favor high terrain across the
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 3:48AM MDT until May 6 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected above 9500 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with significantly higher amounts above timberline on favored peaks. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slushy to snow packed at times...but especially during the overnight and morning hours.
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 4 at 2:59AM MDT until May 6 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected above 9500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches with significantly higher amounts above timberline on favored peaks. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slushy to snow packed at times...but especially during the overnight and morning hours.
Wind Advisory issued April 27 at 1:37PM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River Basin, and Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Red Flag Warning issued April 27 at 2:46AM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. * TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Wind Advisory issued April 27 at 2:44AM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued April 26 at 2:02PM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin and Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 2:05AM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 7000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 7000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 7000 feet. * TIMING...For