... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from this evening through
Sunday evening...
A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from this evening through
Sunday evening.
This Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Sangre de Cristo and
Wet Mountains... the Wet Mountain Valley... southern and eastern
Fremont County... and the Interstate 25 corridor from Colorado
Springs southward to the Colorado New Mexico border.
Snow is expected to develop late Saturday evening and last into
Sunday evening. Significant snowfall amounts will be possible...
with the heaviest snow falling along the favored northeast facing
slopes of the Wet Mountains and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Gusty
north to northeast winds may cause reduced visibilities in
blowing and drifting snow at tiles... especially on Sunday.
There is still quite a bit of uncertainty with the storm track...
so please stay tuned for the latest updates regarding 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.