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
505 PM MST Mon Feb 19 2018
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST
TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on
difficult travel conditions, including during the evening
commute. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are
expected.
* WHERE…Eastern Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 8 AM MST Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will
cause areas of 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 REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST
TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Light to moderate snow showers and blowing snow
occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during
the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches are expected.
* WHERE…Eastern Uinta Basin.
* WHEN…Until 8 AM MST Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will
cause areas of 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…Light to moderate snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan
on slippery road conditions, including during the evening
commute. In addition, significant reductions in visibility are
expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with
localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected.
* 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…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 showers and blowing snow occurring. Plan on
difficult travel conditions, including during the evening
commute. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with
localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…La Sal and Abajo Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 8 AM MST Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting as high as 55 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.
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