Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 8 Miles NE Vail CO

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1047 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

COZ030>051-071700-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
1047 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...HIGH WINDS IN/NEAR THE FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS INTO TONIGHT...
...HIGH FIRE DANGER/AREAS OF BLOWING DUST OVER PORTIONS OF LINCOLN
COUNTY TODAY AND TUESDAY...
...SNOW, BLOWING SNOW, AND SLICK TRAVEL CONDITIONS NORTHERN
COLORADO MOUNTAIN PASSES...

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Widespread windy conditions will produce wind gusts up to 50-60 mph
across the plains and valleys today. Additionally, winds will
produce wind gusts up to 75 mph for parts of the mountains and
foothills. Snow continues for areas north of I-70 above 9 thousand
feet; if traveling along mountain passes, prepare for low
visibilities due to blowing snow.

The dry and windy conditions will create critical fire weather
conditions and areas of blowing dust for southern Lincoln County.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Snow and blowing snow will occur across the mountains through
Tuesday, and then gradually diminish Tuesday evening. Slick road
conditions will be possible especially over the higher mountain
passes during the night-time and early morning hours.

It will be windy across the entire area as well on Tuesday. The
dry and windy conditions will lead to critical fire conditions
across southern Lincoln County Tuesday afternoon and evening.

More tranquil weather can be expected Wednesday through next
weekend, with only scattered showers possible and much less wind.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

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Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
159 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

COZ031-033-034-070000-
/O.CON.KBOU.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240507T0000Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder
Counties Above 9000 Feet-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, Willow Creek Pass, East
Slopes Mosquito Range, Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, Kenosha
Mountains, Cameron Pass, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Mt
Zirkel, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, Williams
Fork Mountains, Winter Park, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains,
Mount Blue Sky, and Eisenhower Tunnel
159 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 8 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 80 mph above timberline and east slopes.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park and the
  Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the
  Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow
extra time to reach your destination. The latest road conditions for
Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

&&

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