Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 25 at 1:02PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 25, 2024 - 12:02pm
Expires:
December 25, 2024 - 12:30pm
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
extremely heavy snow at the rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 102 PM MST, a band of heavy snow was along
a line extending from near Aspen to 13 miles north of Mount Crested
Butte and moving east at 10 MPH.
THIS BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL BE NEAR...
Aspen around 105 PM MST.
This includes Colorado 82 between mile markers 37 and 49.
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:
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO