Winter Storm Warning 12/28/2024 04:47 for Colorado areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 5:47AM MST until December 28 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 4:47am
Expires: 
December 28, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description: 
Multiple rounds of snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Colorado mountains through Monday. One break in the action will occur this morning, but then the next round moves in this afternoon and evening. Another break is expected Sunday late morning through early evening, before the final wave of snow moves in late Sunday evening and continues through at least mid day Monday. If you are planning to travel through the northern Colorado mountains, attempt to do so when winter travel conditions will have less impact during one of those breaks. * WHAT...Snow redeveloping and becoming heavy at times late this afternoon and evening. Areas of blowing snow. New snow accumulations through Sunday morning between 8 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
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.
Area Description: 
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO