Winter Weather Advisory 01/09/2025 08:55 for Colorado areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 9 at 9:55AM MST until January 9 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 9, 2025 - 8:55am
Expires: 
January 9, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches over the Palmer Divide, and less than an inch elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Palmer Divide and adjacent plains of east central Colorado, including I-70 east of Denver, Castle Rock, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, and Akron. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on areas of low visibility in blowing and drifting snow and hazardous road conditions. The worst conditions will be late this morning, then gradual improvement can be expected through the afternoon.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Allow extra time to reach your destination. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org.
Area Description: 
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County; Washington County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO