Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 19 at 2:28PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 1:28pm
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 2:30pm
Description:
HAZARDS...A band of heavy snow which can rapidly reduce visibility to
less than a quarter of a mile.
LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 227 PM MST, a band of heavy snow was near
Gypsum, or 16 miles east of Glenwood Springs moving east at 25 MPH.
THIS BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL BE NEAR...
Eagle and Gypsum around 235 PM MST.
This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 124 and
149.
SAFETY INFO...
Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this band of
heavy snow. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads
may lead to accidents.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time to reach your destination.
Area Description:
Central Colorado River Basin; Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys; Flat Tops
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO