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Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 1203 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023 COZ010-UTZ023-210600- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0024.230322T0300Z-230323T0600Z/ Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys- Eastern Uinta Mountains- Including the cities of Aspen, Vail, Snowmass, Manila, and Dutch John 1203 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Colorado, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/gjt
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 440 AM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023 COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-211500- Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin- Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains- Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor- Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas- Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys- Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin- West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops- Upper Gunnison River Valley-Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide- Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains- Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River- Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin- San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains- Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat- La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges- 440 AM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern Utah and western Colorado. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Showers will increase in coverage today as the first in a series of systems passes through. Mostly rain is expected in the valleys, except for snow across southwest Colorado this morning. Moderate to heavy snow is expected in the mountains, particularly across the south-facing slopes. Showers will slowly taper off from west to east tonight, though scattered activity will linger along the Divide into Tuesday. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Widespread showers will return to the region Tuesday afternoon as the next system approaches from the west. Once again, moderate to heavy snow is expected in the mountains, particularly across south-facing slopes. Additionally, strong winds will result in significantly reduced visibilities in blowing and drifting snow. Colder air moves in Tuesday night and into Wednesday allowing some valleys to transition to snow. Unsettled weather will continue through the end of the week due to residual moisture and additional disturbances approaching from the Pacific Northwest. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight, however spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction. $$