Winter Storm Warning in effect until 5 PM MST Sunday...
Today
Rain and snow likely in the morning...then rain and snow showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs in the 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the morning... then a slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 PM MST Sunday...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 PM MST Sunday.
A mix of rain and snow showers today will turn to all snow tonight as the next storm moves over the area. Snow may be heavy at times late today and this evening. Snow will then end from west to east during the day on Sunday. Snow accumulations will be restricted to grassy areas and higher elevations and foothills today... with the better accumulations expected tonight. Total snowfall accumulations will range from 6 to 12 inches by Sunday afternoon.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected or occurring. Strong winds and blowing snow are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 4:45 am MST on November 14, 2009
... Record precipitation amount set yesterday...
In western Colorado,
At 4 miles southwest of Craig, the 24 hour precipitation amount, ending at 8 am Friday, November 13 of 0.76 inches, set a new record for November 13. This broke the previous record of 0.50 inches, set in 2000.