Douglas County, CO Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Douglas County.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 24 at 5:12PM MST until November 25 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 31 inches possible. * WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains and Flat Tops. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous. Travel could become difficult.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 24 at 5:12PM MST until November 25 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 34 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become difficult.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 24 at 5:12PM MST until November 28 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 29 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan Mountains, and Grand and Battlement Mesas. * WHEN...From Monday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become difficult.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 24 at 5:12PM MST until November 28 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 34 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become difficult.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 24 at 5:12PM MST until November 28 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 31 inches possible. * WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains and Flat Tops. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous. Travel could become difficult.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 24 at 2:10PM MST until November 28 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 28 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet, and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From Monday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 24 at 2:10PM MST until November 28 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 23 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...From late Monday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 24 at 1:38PM MST until November 25 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO

...A WINTER STORM COULD BRING HEAVY SNOW TO THE COLORADO NORTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS STARTING TUESDAY MORNING CONTINUING INTO THANKSGIVING DAY... .The next winter storm will move into the forecast area early on Tuesday and continue into Thursday morning; Thanksgiving Day. Heavy snow could fall over the high mountains of north central Colorado where 12 to 24 inches of accumulation is possible. Hazardous winter driving conditions are expected and holiday travel will be impacted. The storm may also produce significant snowfall over the high valleys, the front range foothills and the adjacent plains, including the Urban Corridor, so stay tuned for further updates. * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 26 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Monday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Roads will become slippery in spots, especially through mountain passes. Use caution when traveling.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 24 at 1:38PM MST until November 28 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO

...A WINTER STORM COULD BRING HEAVY SNOW TO THE COLORADO NORTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS STARTING TUESDAY MORNING CONTINUING INTO THANKSGIVING DAY... .The next winter storm will move into the forecast area early on Tuesday and continue into Thursday morning; Thanksgiving Day. Heavy snow could fall over the high mountains of north central Colorado where 12 to 24 inches of accumulation is possible. Hazardous winter driving conditions are expected and holiday travel will be impacted. The storm may also produce significant snowfall over the high valleys, the front range foothills and the adjacent plains, including the Urban Corridor, so stay tuned for further updates. * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 26 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Monday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Roads will become slippery in spots, especially through mountain passes. Use caution when traveling.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 24 at 1:38PM MST until November 28 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO

...A WINTER STORM COULD BRING HEAVY SNOW TO THE COLORADO NORTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS STARTING TUESDAY MORNING CONTINUING INTO THANKSGIVING DAY... .The next winter storm will move into the forecast area early on Tuesday and continue into Thursday morning; Thanksgiving Day. Heavy snow could fall over the high mountains of north central Colorado where 12 to 24 inches of accumulation is possible. Hazardous winter driving conditions are expected and holiday travel will be impacted. The storm may also produce significant snowfall over the high valleys, the front range foothills and the adjacent plains, including the Urban Corridor, so stay tuned for further updates. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From late Monday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.