Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 11 am MST Sunday...
Today
Rain and snow likely in the morning...then rain and snow showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around one inch. Highs in the 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Rain and snow in the evening...then snow after midnight. Snow accumulation around one inch. Lows in the 20s.
Sunday
Cloudy with snow likely in the morning...then partly sunny with a slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around one inch. Highs 35 to 45. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
... Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 11 am MST Sunday...
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow... which is in effect until 11 am MST Sunday.
The second in a pair of winter storms will bring a mix of rain and snow showers today... turning to all snow tonight before ending Sunday morning. Snow may be heavy at times this evening. Snow accumulations will be restricted to grassy areas and higher elevations today... with the better accumulations expected tonight. Expect total snow accumulations to range from 2 to 5 inches.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and/or blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.
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.