2 products issued by NWS for: Estes Park CO
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 1028 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2020 ...WINTER SNOW AND COLD HEADED FOR COLORADO... .A storm system will move southward across Colorado tonight, with much colder temperatures and accumulating snowfall. Snow will move from the northern border area late this evening southward to Denver and the Interstate 70 corridor late tonight into Sunday morning. The heaviest snow is expected to fall on Sunday, before tapering off late Sunday night into Monday morning. Temperatures will be very cold, with highs only in the teens to lower 20s on Sunday. Lows Sunday night will be below zero over the higher terrain with single digits over the plains. The colder temperatures and snow will result in snow covered roads, and slick travel conditions. If you are planning to travel, be prepared for slower than normal travel conditions, and use extra time to reach your destination safely. Also, be prepared for the sharp change in temperatures and dress warmly in several layers of clothing. COZ030-031-033-035-251230- /O.CON.KBOU.WS.W.0007.201025T0600Z-201026T1200Z/ Jackson County Below 9000 Feet- West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet- South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/ Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet- Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet- Including Gould, North Park, Rand, Spicer, Walden, Mt Zirkel, Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, and Red Feather Lakes 1028 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches, with the heaviest amounts in the higher mountains. * WHERE...North Park, East Slopes Park and Northern Gore Ranges, Gore Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range and The Northern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 953 AM MDT Sat Oct 24 2020 COZ030>051-251600- 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- 953 AM MDT Sat Oct 24 2020 ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER OVER THE MOUNTAINS, VALLEYS, FOOTHILLS AND PALMER DIVIDE TODAY.. ...WINTER RETURNS SUNDAY... This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Another critical fire weather day is in store for the region with high winds, low relative humidities and dry fuels and grasses. These elements combined can lead to rapid fire spread, especially around the ongoing large fires in the region. Outdoor burning and anything that could cause a spark is not advised. Highs will reach into the 60s across the lower elevations and 50s over the mountains and far northeastern plains. A cold frontal boundary will push through after 6 pm and bring much colder temperatures behind with snow overnight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Snow and much colder temperatures are expected on Sunday and continue into Monday. Expect 2 to 7 inches of snow across the plains, and 8 to 18 inches over the foothills and higher mountains by Monday morning. Temperatures will also reflect the changing weather pattern with highs only reaching into the teens and 20s Sunday into Monday with lows in the single digits across the urban corridor. Get prepared for a sharp change in our weather. Winter travel conditions can be expected as temperatures will be cold enough to allow snow to accumulate on roads, creating slick travel conditions. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$