Falcon, CO Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued November 25 at 1:15AM MST until November 27 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM MIDWEEK TO BRING CONSIDERABLE TRAVEL DISRUPTIONS TO THE MOUNTAINS... .A significant winter storm will impact the mountains and highs valleys late Monday night through late Wednesday evening, potentially affecting holiday travel. Snow will be relatively persistent through the period, although the heaviest snowfall will occur Tuesday and Tuesday night, with lighter snowfall intensities on Wednesday. Significant travel disruptions and road closures can be expected. Storm total accumulations of 10 to 20 inches will be widespread for areas within the Winter Storm Warning, although locally higher amounts will be possible above 11,000 ft. Treacherous roads will extend into the high valleys as well, although snowfall accumulations will be less in these areas - generally 4 to 8 inches, with locally higher amounts in eastern portions of Middle Park. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches for most areas. * WHERE...The Front Range mountains and Park and Gore Ranges, including Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park, the Medicine Bow Range, the mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks Wilderness. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Road closures and very difficult travel conditions expected. Impassible roads possible at times.
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet; South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet; South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet
Severe
Likely
Expected
November 25th, 2024 01:15:00 am MST
November 25th, 2024 01:15:00 am MST
November 25th, 2024 03:00:00 pm MST
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 25 at 1:15AM MST until November 27 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM MIDWEEK TO BRING CONSIDERABLE TRAVEL DISRUPTIONS TO THE MOUNTAINS... .A significant winter storm will impact the mountains and highs valleys late Monday night through late Wednesday evening, potentially affecting holiday travel. Snow will be relatively persistent through the period, although the heaviest snowfall will occur Tuesday and Tuesday night, with lighter snowfall intensities on Wednesday. Significant travel disruptions and road closures can be expected. Storm total accumulations of 10 to 20 inches will be widespread for areas within the Winter Storm Warning, although locally higher amounts will be possible above 11,000 ft. Treacherous roads will extend into the high valleys as well, although snowfall accumulations will be less in these areas - generally 4 to 8 inches, with locally higher amounts in eastern portions of Middle Park. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 12 inches. * WHERE...Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet. Heaviest snow across eastern portions of Middle Park, including Grand Lake and Fraser. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times.
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet
Moderate
Likely
Expected
November 25th, 2024 01:15:00 am MST
November 25th, 2024 01:15:00 am MST
November 25th, 2024 03:00:00 pm MST
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 24 at 10:01PM 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 one inch. 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.
Elkhead and Park Mountains; Flat Tops
Moderate
Likely
Expected
November 24th, 2024 10:01:00 pm MST
November 24th, 2024 10:01:00 pm MST
November 25th, 2024 09:15:00 am MST
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 24 at 10:01PM 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 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.
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys; West Elk and Sawatch Mountains
Moderate
Likely
Expected
November 24th, 2024 10:01:00 pm MST
November 24th, 2024 10:01:00 pm MST
November 25th, 2024 09:15:00 am MST
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued November 24 at 10:01PM 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.
Grand and Battlement Mesas; Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains
Severe
Possible
Future
November 24th, 2024 10:01:00 pm MST
November 24th, 2024 10:01:00 pm MST
November 25th, 2024 09:15:00 am MST
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued November 24 at 10:01PM 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 one inch. 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.
Elkhead and Park Mountains; Flat Tops
Severe
Possible
Future
November 24th, 2024 10:01:00 pm MST
November 24th, 2024 10:01:00 pm MST
November 25th, 2024 09:15:00 am MST
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued November 24 at 10:01PM 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 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.
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys; West Elk and Sawatch Mountains
Severe
Possible
Future
November 24th, 2024 10:01:00 pm MST
November 24th, 2024 10:01:00 pm MST
November 25th, 2024 09:15:00 am MST
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued November 24 at 9:26PM MST until November 28 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 25 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft; La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Ft; Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft
Severe
Possible
Future
November 24th, 2024 09:26:00 pm MST
November 24th, 2024 09:26:00 pm MST
November 25th, 2024 05:30:00 am MST
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued November 24 at 9:26PM 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Ft
Severe
Possible
Future
November 24th, 2024 09:26:00 pm MST
November 24th, 2024 09:26:00 pm MST
November 25th, 2024 05:30:00 am MST
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