Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 2:15AM MST until January 2 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 1, 2025 - 1:15am
Expires:
January 1, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
* WHERE...Flat Tops and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain
Valleys.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and
Thursday morning commutes. Vail Pass will become snow and ice
packed making driving difficult especially heading up to the
summit.
Instruction:
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:
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys; Flat Tops
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO