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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1114 AM MST Thu Dec 7 2023

COZ030>051-081815-
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-
1114 AM MST Thu Dec 7 2023

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

...HIGH WIND WARNING FRONT RANGE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS TODAY...
...SNOW MOVES INTO THE HIGH COUNTRY THROUGH TONIGHT AND FRIDAY,
AND ALSO SPILLS ONTO THE PLAINS/I-25 CORRIDOR...

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Strong westerly winds will occur across the mountains and
foothills, where a High Wind Warning is in effect until 5 pm. Peak
gusts in wind prone areas such as along the Peak to Peak Highway
and over the higher Front Range mountains will reach 65 to 80 mph.

Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions will also exist
due to the gusty winds and warm temperatures. Please adhere to
local burn bans, and avoid any outdoor activity that may produce
a spark and start a wildfire.

Winds will decrease this evening. Meanwhile, light snow showers
will be spreading into the mountains, with slick travel conditions
developing on some mountain roads.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The mountain snow spreads onto the plains Friday and Friday night
with periods of snowfall. Roads may become snow covered at times
Friday, but there will be better chance for snow covered and slick
roads Friday night when temperatures fall below freezing. Be
prepared for slick and hazardous travel conditions Friday evening
and overnight.

For Saturday, snow becomes light and ends in the mountains. It
will be windy across the eastern plains with gusts to 45 mph.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter reports of wind and snow are appreciated.

$$



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