Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 25 at 12:04PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 25, 2024 - 11:04am
Expires:
December 25, 2024 - 11:30am
Description:
HAZARDS...A band of heavy snow which can rapidly reduce visibility to
less than a quarter of a mile. This band of heavy snow is producing
heavy snow at the rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 1203 PM MST, a band of heavy snow was
along a line extending from near Snowmass to 10 miles northeast of
Marble and moving east at 15 MPH.
THIS BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL BE NEAR...
Aspen, Basalt, and Snowmass around 1210 PM MST.
This includes Colorado 82 between mile markers 20 and 48.
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.
A rapid drop in temperature may cause black ice to form on roadways.
Black ice is nearly impossible to see and roadways may appear only
wet. Please use extreme caution, especially on bridges, overpasses
and around curves. Allow plenty of stopping distance and avoid
braking suddenly.
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; West Elk and Sawatch Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO