Winter Storm Warning 12/27/2024 01:42 for Colorado areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued December 27 at 2:42AM MST until December 28 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 27, 2024 - 1:42am
Expires: 
December 27, 2024 - 3:00pm
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 this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon today 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. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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