Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued December 26 at 2:09PM MST until December 28 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 1:09pm
Expires:
December 27, 2024 - 3:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory...moderate to heavy snow at
times. Additional snow accumulations between 4 to 10 inches with
locally higher amounts above 10000 feet. For the Winter Storm
Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8
and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph above 10000 feet.
* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM MST Friday. For
the Winter Storm Warning, from noon Friday to 6 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow Friday evening into Saturday
morning. Travel could be very difficult.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, warm clothes,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Elkhead and Park Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO