WSW starts at 6pm, up to 2 feet possible
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Code 18 just posted for;
CO-13 Rio Blanco Hill
CO-133 McClure Pass
CO-139 Douglas Pass
I-70 Vail Pass
I-70 Ike Tunnel
US-6 Loveland Pass
US-40 Rabbit Ears Pass
US-160 Wolf Creek Pass
US-550 Coal Bank, Molas & Red Mountain Passes
Reported high winds, blowing snow and low vis.
Jim<
CO-13 Rio Blanco Hill
CO-133 McClure Pass
CO-139 Douglas Pass
I-70 Vail Pass
I-70 Ike Tunnel
US-6 Loveland Pass
US-40 Rabbit Ears Pass
US-160 Wolf Creek Pass
US-550 Coal Bank, Molas & Red Mountain Passes
Reported high winds, blowing snow and low vis.
Jim<
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papaelk
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Closed: I-25 both directions Wellington to Wyoming due to adverse conditions
Upgraded to Blizzard Warning for Tues night & Weds
313 pm mst mon nov 22 2010
...winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 am mst
tuesday...
...blizzard warning in effect from 6 pm tuesday to midnight mst
wednesday night...
The national weather service in grand junction has issued a
blizzard warning...which is in effect from 6 pm tuesday to
midnight mst wednesday night. The blizzard watch is no longer in
effect. A winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 am mst
tuesday.
* timing...snow will diminish tonight. Snow will then redevelop
tuesday evening and continue through wednesday.
* snow accumulation...6 to 12 inches of new snow is expected
tuesday night through wednesday.
* winds...strong southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts reaching
75 mph over exposed mountain passes will be likely tuesday
night. The strong winds will taper off wednesday...but wind
chills will plummet as much colder air arrives. Considerable
blowing snow will continue into wednesday night.
* visibility...expect prolonged duration of whiteout conditions
after midnight tuesday night and early wednesday morning.
* impacts...hazardous winter driving conditions are expected due
to snowpacked and icy roads and widespread blowing snow. Deep
snow drifts will be common with some exceeding 6 feet.
313 pm mst mon nov 22 2010
...winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 am mst
tuesday...
...blizzard warning in effect from 6 pm tuesday to midnight mst
wednesday night...
The national weather service in grand junction has issued a
blizzard warning...which is in effect from 6 pm tuesday to
midnight mst wednesday night. The blizzard watch is no longer in
effect. A winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 am mst
tuesday.
* timing...snow will diminish tonight. Snow will then redevelop
tuesday evening and continue through wednesday.
* snow accumulation...6 to 12 inches of new snow is expected
tuesday night through wednesday.
* winds...strong southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts reaching
75 mph over exposed mountain passes will be likely tuesday
night. The strong winds will taper off wednesday...but wind
chills will plummet as much colder air arrives. Considerable
blowing snow will continue into wednesday night.
* visibility...expect prolonged duration of whiteout conditions
after midnight tuesday night and early wednesday morning.
* impacts...hazardous winter driving conditions are expected due
to snowpacked and icy roads and widespread blowing snow. Deep
snow drifts will be common with some exceeding 6 feet.
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