WFO GRAND JUNCTION Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
847 AM MST Mon Feb 19 2018
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow and blowing snow. Plan on difficult travel
conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches
with locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE…Eastern Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 8 AM MST Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow showers of moderate to heavy intensity
can be expected through this evening. Winds gusting as high as
45 mph will cause widespread blowing and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow and blowing snow. Plan on difficult travel
conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches
with locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE…Eastern Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 8 AM MST Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow showers of moderate to heavy intensity
can be expected through this evening. Winds gusting as high as
45 mph will cause widespread blowing and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST
TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches with locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE…In Utah, Tavaputs Plateau. In Colorado, Roan and
Tavaputs Plateaus and Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide.
* WHEN…Until 8 AM MST Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow showers of moderate to heavy intensity
will continue through tonight. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph
will cause widespread blowing and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST
TUESDAY ABOVE 8000 FEET…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
travel conditions. Additional accumulations of 5 to 10 inches,
with localized amounts over a foot possible.
* WHERE…La Sal and Abajo Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 8 AM MST Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Moderate to heavy snow showers continue
through tonight. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause
widespread blowing and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow. Plan on difficult travel
conditions. Additional accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with
locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE…Eastern Uinta Basin.
* WHEN…Until 8 AM MST Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow…moderate to heavy at times will
continue through this evening. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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