UT WFO GRAND JUNCTION Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

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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