... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 am MST Monday...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 am MST Monday.
This Winter Storm Warning is for the southeast Colorado plains...
including Crowley... Otero... eastern Las Animas... Kiowa... bent...
Prowers... and Baca counties.
Snow... heavy at times... will continue. Total snowfall amounts of
6 to 8 inches are likely... with locally higher amounts possible
south of the Arkansas River. Gusty north winds of 15 to 30 mph
will cause blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Strong winds and reduced visibility are expected due to heavy
snowfall and blowing snow.
Avoid travel in the warning area. If you are planning to travel
in the warning area during the time of the warning... listen to
the latest weather forecast and consider traveling at another
time or by another Route. If you must travel in the warning area
during the time of the warning... take along a winter survival
kit. If you become stranded in a rural area... stay with your
vehicle until help arrives. To keep warm in your vehicle... run
your engine 10 minutes each hour... and make sure the exhaust pipe
is clear of snow to avoid Carbon monoxide poisoning.