... Winter Storm Watch now in effect from Sunday morning through
late Sunday night...
The Winter Storm Watch is now in effect from Sunday morning
through late Sunday night.
This Winter Storm Watch is for the southeast Colorado plains...
including Crowley... Otero... eastern Las Animas... Kiowa... bent...
Prowers... and Baca counties.
A strong storm system is expected to drop into the 4 corners
region by sunrise Sunday... and then move eastward across New
Mexico and into the Texas Panhandle Sunday and Sunday night.
Significant snowfall accumulations will be possible across
the southeast Colorado plains Sunday and Sunday evening. There is
still much uncertainty in the track of this storm system which
could dramatically change snowfall amounts. If you have travel
plans across southeast Colorado during this time period... please
stay informed of the latest forecasts concerning this developing
storm.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch is issued when there is the potential for
severe winter weather conditions to develop.
Winter storms may have strong winds and reduced visibility due to
heavy snowfall and blowing snow. Snow accumulations of over
6 inches across the plains and high valleys or over 8 inches in
the mountains may occur. If you are planning to travel in the
watch area during the time of the watch... listen to the latest
weather forecast and consider traveling at another time or by
another Route. If you must travel in or through the watch area
during the time of the watch... take along a winter survival kit.