Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Forecast for Central Yampa River Basin
Updated: 4:14 am MST on November 12, 2009
Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am MST Saturday...
Today
Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 55 to 65. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph in the afternoon.
Rain likely in the evening...then snow after midnight. Snow accumulation 2 to 4 inches. Lows in the 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the evening becoming light.
Friday
Snow...colder. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs in the 30s.
... Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am MST Saturday...
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow... which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am MST Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.
Showers are expected to begin over the area this afternoon and evening as a strong winter-like storm moves into the area. Mixed rain and snow will change to all snow tonight in the wake of a cold front associated with this storm. Total snowfall accumulations ranging from 4 to 8 inches... approaching one foot in foothill areas... are likely by early Saturday morning.
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.