4/3/23 Monday 7 am
Strong winds will develop this afternoon. Blowing dust may affect respiratorily sensitivity this afternoon. If you are one of those people, you may want to get out early to run any errands. Rain showers and snow will move in later today/tonight. Much colder air will move in behind the frontal passage on Tuesday. I will talk more about precipitation totals this afternoon, but I am expecting similar totals to last week, but a lot more wind.
There have been a couple of changes made regarding the warnings and advisories I mentioned yesterday. The high-elevation areas of our forecast area were left out of the Winter Weather Advisories and High Wind Warnings in yesterday’s morning forecast package from the NWS. That has been corrected with a new Winter Weather Advisory for our high-elevation areas. They also highlight the wind gusts that will occur with the storm with a new Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023 COZ018-019-032215- /O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/ Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains- Including the cities of Telluride, Ouray, Lake City, Silverton, Rico, and Hesperus 223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 232 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023 COZ017>019-032200- /O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0027.230404T0000Z-230405T0300Z/ Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide- Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains- Including the cities of Telluride, Silverton, and Rico 232 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY ABOVE 8500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 8500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially on ridge tops. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Wolf Creek
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 429 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023 COZ068-031830- /O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0013.230404T0300Z-230404T1500Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 429 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 356 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023 COZ068-031800- /O.CON.KPUB.WW.Y.0020.230404T0000Z-230405T0300Z/ Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- 356 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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.
Here is the wind advisory for the lower and mid-elevation areas.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023 COZ020>022-UTZ022-027-029-032215- /O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0002.230403T1700Z-230404T0500Z/ Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River- Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin- Southeast Utah-Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges- Including the cities of Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon 223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River and Animas River Basin. In Utah, Southeast Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust.
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