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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
139 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

COZ014-190445-
/O.CON.KGJT.CW.Y.0001.250119T0500Z-250119T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.CW.Y.0002.250120T0500Z-250120T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.EC.A.0001.250121T0400Z-250121T1800Z/
Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Including the cities of Gunnison and Cimarron
139 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM MST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 11
AM MST MONDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory tonight, very cold
  temperatures as low as 30 below expected. For the second Cold
  Weather Advisory Sunday night, very cold temperatures as low as 25
  below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch Monday night,
  dangerously cold temperatures as low as 40 below possible.

* WHERE...Upper Gunnison River Valley.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this
  evening to 11 AM MST Sunday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory,
  from 10 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
  from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
  is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
  to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
139 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

COZ005-190445-
/O.CON.KGJT.CW.Y.0001.250119T0700Z-250119T1600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.EC.A.0001.250121T0400Z-250121T1800Z/
Upper Yampa River Basin-
Including the cities of Steamboat Springs
139 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM MST SUNDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory tonight, very cold
  temperatures as low as 25 below expected. For the Extreme Cold
  Watch Monday night, dangerously cold temperatures as low as 35
  below possible.

* WHERE...Upper Yampa River Basin.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9
  AM MST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening
  through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
  is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
  to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1241 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

COZ062-069>071-077-078-084-190345-
/O.CON.KPUB.CW.Y.0001.250119T0600Z-250121T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.EC.A.0001.250121T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-Del Norte
Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-Alamosa
Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-Southern San
Luis Valley-Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-Wet
Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Northern El Paso County/Monument
Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-
Including Cotopaxi, Center, Hillside, Monte Vista, Swissvale,
Texas Creek, Sanford, Buena Vista, Silver Cliff, Manassa,
Coaldale, Alamosa, Del Norte, San Luis, Fort Garland, Black
Forest, Antonito, Salida, Blanca, Westcliffe, La Jara, and Howard
1241 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 PM MST MONDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 24 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
  wind chills as low as 31 below possible.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, Wet Mountain Valley, Northern El Paso,
  Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet, and Western/Central
  Fremont County Below 8500 Feet.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 5
  PM MST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday afternoon
  through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1241 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

COZ083-085>087-089-093-094-097>099-190345-
/O.CON.KPUB.EC.A.0001.250121T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-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-Crowley
County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including La Junta, Springfield, Lamar, Walsenburg, Colorado
Springs, Las Animas, Peterson Space Force Base, Canon City, Kim,
Pueblo, Walsh, Olney Springs, Rocky Ford, Penrose, Branson, and
Ordway
1241 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Colorado.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1241 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

COZ088-095-096-190345-
/O.EXB.KPUB.CW.Y.0001.250119T0600Z-250119T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.EC.A.0001.250121T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Including Sheridan Lake, Trinidad, and Eads
1241 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
MST SUNDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 18 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
  wind chills as low as 25 below possible.

* WHERE...Kiowa, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County
  Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to
  11 AM MST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday
  afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

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