Winter Weather Advisory 12/28/2024 12:52 for Colorado areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 1:52PM MST until December 30 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 12:52pm
Expires: 
December 29, 2024 - 4:00am
Description: 
Multiple rounds of snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Colorado mountains through Monday. The next round of heavier snow will continue 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. Very strong winds will lead to blowing snow and greatly reduced visibility. * WHAT...Heavier snow will continue this afternoon into Sunday morning before tapering off. Additional snow accumulations up to 10 inches is expected with winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Another break in snowfall is expected much of the day on Sunday before another wave moves through Sunday evening into Monday. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches with winds gusting as high as 65 mph during the next wave. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 AM MST Sunday. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 8 PM Sunday to 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Snow covered roads and areas of blowing snow will make travel hazardous.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org.
Area Description: 
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet; South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO