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Winter Storm Watch issued May 5 at 3:00AM MDT until May 7 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 12 to 22 inches possible, heaviest amounts on the crest and eastern slopes of the Front Range. Much lighter snow in valleys of Summit County to Vail Pass. * 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 Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including I-70 east of the Eisenhower Tunnel, the Peak to Peak Highway, US40 and Berthoud Pass area, and Highway 14 over and east of Cameron Pass. The hazardous
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Winter Weather Advisory issued May 4 at 4:07PM AKDT until May 5 at 11:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Through 11 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures in the upper 20s through this evening will allow for periods of drifting and blowing snow at the top of the pass. Any blowing snow may reduce the visibility to as low as one half mile at times. The best chance for accumulating snow on roadways will exist after sunset. Any potential for blowing and
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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.
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Winter Storm Warning issued May 5 at 3:28AM MDT until May 7 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches, with higher amounts between 18 and 24 inches across the highest peaks. * WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel is discouraged. Many road closures are likely. Avoid traveling if possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected tonight through Tuesday. The weight of the snow on leafed out trees may cause them to break. Power outages are possible.
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Winter Storm Warning issued May 5 at 3:24AM MDT until May 7 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet, the Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, and Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From noon today to noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, including mountain passes, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
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Winter Storm Watch issued May 5 at 3:24AM MDT until May 7 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 8 to 15 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet, Pikes Peak Between 7500 and 11000 Feet, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 11000 Feet, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet, and Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, including mountain passes, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued May 4 at 1:47PM MDT until May 7 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Higher amounts around 1 foot possible over the peaks. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued May 4 at 4:09AM PDT until May 4 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Snow expected above 8000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches between 8000 and 9000 feet and 4 to 8 inches above 9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This late season winter storm will pose a significant risk to those hikers and outdoor recreationalists not prepared for winter conditions. The combination of low temperatures, gusty winds and accumulating snow will make for hazardous conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will vary between 8000 feet and 9000 feet.