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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
413 AM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

COZ058>089-093>099-221015-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
413 AM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Moderate to heavy snow will taper off this morning along the
Continental Divide, becoming light from mid morning into early
afternoon. Snow will once again become heavy this afternoon and
overnight. The heaviest snowfall is expected over the San Juan
Range, where 1 to 3 feet are possible through Wednesday morning.
Around a foot of new snow is possible over the Central and Eastern
Mountains through Wednesday morning.

A few wind gusts to near 50 mph are possible along the lee slopes of
the Eastern Mountains, into the Interstate 25 corridor late tonight.

Near critical fire weather conditions are possible this afternoon
across portions of the Plains due to low humidity and gusty winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Moderate to heavy snow is expected to continue through Wednesday
night across the Continental Divide. Blowing snow could decrease
visibility and lead to dangerous travel conditions, especially
through mountain passes. Very strong winds, blowing dust, and high
fire danger are expected Wednesday across the Plains. Southwest
winds, gusting 50 to 60 mph, and possibly stronger, will combine
with humidity values near 15 percent to produce the dangerous fire
weather conditions. The strong winds may also produce blowing dust,
reducing visibility on area highways. Strong cross winds are
possible on north-south oriented highways.

Light to moderate snow is expected over the Mountains Friday into
early next week. The best chances for snow along the Eastern
Mountains and southern Interstate 25 corridor could be Saturday
night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be likely over portions of the region.

$$

88/EHR



Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
956 AM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

COZ073-075-220000-
/O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230323T0900Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
956 AM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16
  inches, with locally higher amounts on west facing slopes.
  Winds gusting as high as 80 mph, with the strongest winds
  expected on Wednesday.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Through 3 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

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.

&&

$$



High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
942 AM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

COZ072>075-077>080-212345-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0008.230322T1500Z-230323T0200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
942 AM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph
  possible. The most intense winds will occur across the Sangre
  De Cristo mountains, especially at mountain top and the east
  slopes.

* WHERE...All of the Sangre De Cristo mountains, the Wet
  mountains, the Wet Mountain Valley and Fremont County.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

Hodanish



Avalanche Watch

COZ018-019-066-068-072>075-232230-

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
AVALANCHE WATCH
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER CO
426 PM MDT MON MAR 20 2023

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER.

…AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY UNTIL 5 PM THURSDAY…

*WHAT… Dangerous avalanche conditions are expected with high winds
and heavy snow. Expect the Avalanche Danger to rise to HIGH (Level 4
of 5) during the night on Tuesday and continue through Thursday.

*WHERE… San Juan Mountains, La Plata Mountains, Rico Mountains, La
Garita Mountains, Cochetopa Hills, and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

*WHEN… Expect dangerous avalanche conditions to begin on Tuesday
night and last through Thursday at 5:00 PM.

*IMPACTS… Heavy snow and strong southwesterly winds will create
dangerous avalanche conditions. Large and dangerous avalanches will
be easy to trigger once the new snow accumulates. Avalanches will
run naturally.

Fowler

$$



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