Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued December 27 at 2:29PM MST until December 29 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 27, 2024 - 1:29pm
Expires:
December 28, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional
snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high
as 60 mph. For the second Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow
expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass.
* WHEN...For the first Winter Storm Warning, until 6 AM MST
Saturday. For the second Winter Storm Warning, from 11 AM Saturday
to 11 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Snow and ice covered roads will make travel hazardous,
with the possibility of very difficult or impossible travel.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.
It is recommended to alter travel plans during the storm. Travel is
expected to become very difficult to impossible. If you must travel,
take a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire
chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra
clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that
would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO