Winter Weather Advisory 12/28/2024 05:08 for Colorado areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 6:08AM MST until December 29 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 5:08am
Expires: 
December 28, 2024 - 3:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Light snow will continue off and on this morning, then increases this afternoon as the next storm reaches the area. Snow is expected above 9500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
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