Humidity increased in the area today, with some lightning reported Sunday in the Black Ridge Fire area. The Southern Ute Agency responded to a single-tree fire this morning, caused by lightning Sunday night. Rain is expected by Wednesday, with lightning forecast today and Tuesday.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Black Ridge Fire 100% contained
As of 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Black Ridge Fire is 100% contained. A 20-person Type 2 interagency crew comprising state and federal firefighters is assigned to the fire to continue with mop-up and rehabilitation work, including monitoring and patrolling for additional fire activity. A helicopter remains in Durango to support the crew and respond as needed. Given current fuel conditions, the fire will most likely not be declared out until adequate rainfall occurs. Additional crews were demobilized on Sunday afternoon.
Humidity increased in the area today, with some lightning reported Sunday in the Black Ridge Fire area. The Southern Ute Agency responded to a single-tree fire this morning, caused by lightning Sunday night. Rain is expected by Wednesday, with lightning forecast today and Tuesday.
Humidity increased in the area today, with some lightning reported Sunday in the Black Ridge Fire area. The Southern Ute Agency responded to a single-tree fire this morning, caused by lightning Sunday night. Rain is expected by Wednesday, with lightning forecast today and Tuesday.
Friday, July 15, 2016
Black Ridge Fire 70 percent contained
The 78-acre Black Ridge Fire is 70% contained this morning. Humidity recovery on Thursday evening helped slow fire activity. Crews have laid dozer and hand lines on the perimeter and are reinforcing those lines today to 100 feet in from the fire's boundary.
The oil and gas close-in order has been lifted. Oil and gas crews are encouraged to enter sites as early as possible to prevent interface with fire fighting efforts and use of roads. The pre-evacuation order for nearby residents was lifted Thursday evening.
Ground crews today will apply water to secure fire lines. One Type 1 and one Type 3 helicopter are available as needed to support crews efforts. Approximately 70 personnel are working on the Black Ridge Fire.
Temperatures from 87-97 degrees are expected today, with single-digit relative humidity and wind gusts up to 25 mph after 1200.
Saturday's forecast shows critical fire conditions, with high temperatures and winds expected. Dry lightning is expected on Sunday and Monday. An initial attack force will be on scene to respond to predicted lightning.
The oil and gas close-in order has been lifted. Oil and gas crews are encouraged to enter sites as early as possible to prevent interface with fire fighting efforts and use of roads. The pre-evacuation order for nearby residents was lifted Thursday evening.
Ground crews today will apply water to secure fire lines. One Type 1 and one Type 3 helicopter are available as needed to support crews efforts. Approximately 70 personnel are working on the Black Ridge Fire.
Temperatures from 87-97 degrees are expected today, with single-digit relative humidity and wind gusts up to 25 mph after 1200.
Saturday's forecast shows critical fire conditions, with high temperatures and winds expected. Dry lightning is expected on Sunday and Monday. An initial attack force will be on scene to respond to predicted lightning.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Blackridge Fire Pre-evacuation order lifted
The Black Ridge fire is at 40% containment. A fire investigator has confirmed that this fire was started by a holdover lightning strike from storms during the last week in June.
The pre-evacuation order for nearby residents has been lifted. Ground and air fire crews will work to further contain the fire on Friday. Oil and gas crews are encouraged to enter sites that were closed Thursday as early as possible on Friday to prevent interface with fire-fighting efforts and use of roads.
Blackridge Fire 40 percent contained
The Blackridge Fire is 40 percent contained as of 2:30 p.m., with flare-ups within the fire perimeter. Helicopter water drops from the Animas River are addressing flareups. Current weather conditions show winds out of the south-southwest at 10.3 mph and relative humidity is 8%.Dozer and hand crews continue work to establish fire line around the fire's perimeter and a 5,000 county water tank is staged nearby to support crews.
Sign up to receive updates on the Blackridge Fire and other emergencies via the CodeRED emergency notification system
Blackridge Fire update: Crews focus on southwest border
10:10 a.m., July 14: The Blackridge Fire off of County Road 213 south of High Flume Canyon is 20 percent contained this morning, with crews from Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Ute Agency Fire Management, Durango Fire, and Los Pinos Fire on scene: hand crews, dozer and air support as well as a 5,000-gallon county water tank staged nearby. No structures are currently threatened, and oil & gas resources are protected.
Crews will focus on the southern and southwestern border of the fire this morning. There are 50 personnel on scene, with an additional crew of 20 arriving this morning.
UPDATE: 8:15 p.m., July 13: Fire crews have applied retardant around the majority of the Blackridge Fire, which began at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 in southern La Plata County off of County Road 213 south of High Flume Canyon. The fire grew to approximately 50 acres by 5:05 p.m. By 7:35 p.m., Richard Gustafson, Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Ute Agency Fire Management Officer was confident that residents are safe to remain in their homes. The area, which encompasses 304 structures, will remain on pre-evacuation notice until further notice.
The fire is laying down as relative humidity is increasing in the area. Air crews dropped retardant around 80 percent of the perimeter of the fire and the fire has burned into the 2005 Black Ridge fire burn scar. Crews will remain on scene throughout the night.
One Type 1 and one Type 3 Helicopters and one Heavy Air Tanker will be on scene tomorrow. Dozers and hand crews will also be on scene tomorrow.
Crews will focus on the southern and southwestern border of the fire this morning. There are 50 personnel on scene, with an additional crew of 20 arriving this morning.
UPDATE: 8:15 p.m., July 13: Fire crews have applied retardant around the majority of the Blackridge Fire, which began at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 in southern La Plata County off of County Road 213 south of High Flume Canyon. The fire grew to approximately 50 acres by 5:05 p.m. By 7:35 p.m., Richard Gustafson, Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Ute Agency Fire Management Officer was confident that residents are safe to remain in their homes. The area, which encompasses 304 structures, will remain on pre-evacuation notice until further notice.
The fire is laying down as relative humidity is increasing in the area. Air crews dropped retardant around 80 percent of the perimeter of the fire and the fire has burned into the 2005 Black Ridge fire burn scar. Crews will remain on scene throughout the night.
One Type 1 and one Type 3 Helicopters and one Heavy Air Tanker will be on scene tomorrow. Dozers and hand crews will also be on scene tomorrow.
Friday, April 1, 2016
Get Animas River Alerts On Your Phone and InBox
We have added Animas River Alerts the CodeRED Emergency Alert System!
La Plata County Emergency Management is working with San Juan Basin Health, Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), San Juan County, City of Durango, Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and others on an alerting plan for the Animas River and its users.
The alerts will inform the public when something of concern is noticed in the quality of the water in the river. Strange color, hazardous spills and heavy sediment will be investigated for impacts and you get notified. Every incident noted (even when you aren't notified) will have a report posted to the CDPHE Animas River website.
Also, CDPHE is working with the USGS to place some real time water quality sensors on existing river flow gauges. The gauge above Silverton on Cement Creek, the gauge below Silverton at the mouth of the Upper Animas Canyon, and the one in Durango near the walking bridge behind River City Hall are all slated for the upgrades in the coming weeks. Plans are for adding pH, Temp, Conductivity and Turbidity. Those sensors combined can give a picture of water quality based on metals and minerals.
We will use data collected from these gauges and sensors to monitor changes in the river chemistry and let you know when something has a potential impact.
These sensors are already on gauges in NM and UT. Check them out at http://waterwatch.usgs.gov/wqwatch/ Colorado Gauges will be there soon!
How Do You Get The Alerts?
Follow the link below to sign up for CodeRED. If you have a land line phone you are already getting emergency alerts, but not the Animas alerts. By making a profile you can add your cell phone and internet phone, email, or get text for "Emergency Alerts" and can opt-in for non-emergency "General Alerts". To get the Animas River specific alerts, be sure to check the box for "Animas River Information" If you already have a profile, log in and add it to your personalized alerts.
Any river user is encouraged to sign up; Rafters, tubers, swimmers, ditch managers, ditch users, individuals and businesses. You don't need to live in the area to get these alerts.
More details of the plan will be posted as they are finalized
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Animas River Mine Sediment Pictures above Durango
Tonight around 7:30 the sediment plume made it to Durango, although somewhat dilute from what was witnessed upstream. Much of the sediment is falling out of the water as the river meanders through the valley north of town and the river turbulence quiets. It will likely take a couple of days for the main portion of this to pass Durango completely. Keep in mind that the impacts from this event will take a long time to clear up and we will likely see this sediment stirred up with the rise and fall of the river. Given the river flows at this time of year and the slow movement from north to south, operators have had lots of time to shut down drinking and agricultural water diversions along the Animas including city of Durango water. What happens next will be determined by the test results from the EPA tomorrow.
Until we have a clear picture of the hazard, stay on the side of caution and stay out of the river.
We have word that Cement Creek and the Animas near Silverton are clearing up a bit tonight.
Here are some pictures of the sediment flow near Baker's Bridge today.
This aerial is from KOB tv. See their video HERE
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Until we have a clear picture of the hazard, stay on the side of caution and stay out of the river.
We have word that Cement Creek and the Animas near Silverton are clearing up a bit tonight.
Here are some pictures of the sediment flow near Baker's Bridge today.
This aerial is from KOB tv. See their video HERE
Note how much sediment settled after 12 minutes
These are from this morning south of Baker's Bridge at the East Animas Canal Diversion
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Animas River is Closed until Further Notice
Effective Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 3:00 p.m., La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith issued an order pursuant to CRS 33-13-111 and 112, closing the Animas River to all watercraft including canoes, kayaks, tubes, rafts and other flotation devices from the north County line (San Juan County, Colorado) to the south County line (at the Colorado/New Mexico State line) until further notice. Furthermore, all such watercraft must be removed from the Animas River within the locations cited above.
“This decision was made in the interest of public health after consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Colorado Department of Health and Environment, San Juan Basin Health Department and representatives of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe,” advised Sheriff Sean Smith. “This Order shall remain in effect until it is determined that the river is safe. EPA test results of the Animas River are expected within 24-48 hours, and the Order will be re-evaluated at that time.”
The City of Durango and La Plata County Sheriff’s Office are posting notices along the Animas River to notify citizens.
A Call Center has been set up for the public at 970-385-8700. As additional information is received, it will be posted to the La Plata County website at http://www.co.laplata.co.us/emergency, San Juan Basin Health Department’s Website at www.sjbhd.org, La Plata County Government Facebook and San Juan Basin Health Department Facebook.
Gold King Mine release of water will affect Durango this afternoon
Yesterday, the EPA and State Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety team working to investigate and address contamination at the Gold King Mine in San Juan County, Colo. unexpectedly triggered a large release of mine waste water into the upper portions of Cement Creek. Initial estimates are that the release contained approximately 1 million gallons of water that was held behind unconsolidated debris near an abandoned mine portal. There were several workers at the site at the time of the breach, all were unharmed.
The EPA recommends that recreational users of the Animas River avoid contact with or use of the river until the pulse of mine water passes.
The acidic mine water associated with the release contains high levels of sediment and metals. EPA teams are conducting sampling and visual observations today and will be monitoring river conditions over the next several days. The water associated with the release is obvious and highly discolored.
This mine waste water was sighted at Baker’s Bridge (north of Durango) early this morning. It is estimated that it will arrive within the city limits of Durango by approximately 3:00 p.m.
La Plata County Office of Emergency Management, La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, San Juan Basin Health Department and City of Durango have been monitoring the issue since yesterday. Local officials will be working to notify recreational users to avoid contact with the river until further notice. All agricultural water users have been notified to shut off water intake. It is recommended that pet owners keep their dogs and livestock out of the Animas River until further testing can be done to determine the content of the waste water.
Joe Lewendowski, Public Information Officer for Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Durango said, “Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists are monitoring the impacts to the fish and other wildlife in the Animas River.”
A Call Center has been set up for the public at 970-385-8700. As additional information is received, it will be posted to the La Plata County website at http://www.co.laplata.co.us/emergency, San Juan Basin Health Department’s Website at www.sjbhd.org, La Plata County Government Facebook and San Juan Basin Health Department Facebook.
Friday, June 26, 2015
2015-06-24 Upper Animas Lower Rapids and Gorge Search
SAR Search/Recovery 2015-06-24
Subject last seen in Upper Animas Rapids
Ingress: At or below Tank Creek
Last Seen Point: South end of Ah Wilderness Camp
The following pictures were made 6-21-2007 during an aerial survey performed by La Plata County SAR, OEM and Sheriff's Department to assist in future searches/rescues/recoveries such as today. The complete Upper Animas photo catalog are included in this Google Earth File with landmarks, rapids, and RR info along the river.
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| 3421 At or Near Ingress at Tank Creek |
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| 3422 through 3428 Along Animas River from Tank Creek through |
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| 3428 Bridge at Ah Wilderness |
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| 3442 Animas River from below MP474 |
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| 3466 Beginning of HighLine |
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| 3468 The remainder of photos are of the Animas Gorge |
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| 3524 Log Jam |
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Friday, June 12, 2015
High Water Continues in La Plata County, but no road closures or evacuations
Officials from several
agencies have continued to monitor high water conditions on several streams and
rivers in La Plata County. No
evacuations have been made, but some property owners downstream of Vallecito
Reservoir have reported minor flooding and water in areas where there has been
no water in recent years. Yesterday, the
Upper Pine Fire Protection District filled over 200 sandbags for homes and
worked hard to remove debris from bridges along the Pine River to ensure bridge
integrity and prevent flooding around the bridges. The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office
patrolled the Pine River below the Vallecito Reservoir watching bridges and
flow to ensure safety.
The National Weather Service has a flash flood watch in place for La Plata County. A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Heavy rain is still in the forecast for the next few days. Forecasters are expecting storms today that could produce ¼ to ¾ inch of precipitation. Additional thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon and scattered showers are forecasted for Sunday. In anticipation of the additional moisture from these storms, the heavy discharge out of Lemon and Vallecito Reservoirs will continue for the next few days depending upon weather patterns, moisture accumulations and upper elevation temperatures in the headwater areas of the streams. If rain falls on snow in the high elevations, it could cause a noticeable increase in the snowmelt resulting in high runoff into the streams.
Lemon and Vallecito
Reservoirs were nearing full capacity when we received the late season, heavy
snow accumulation in the headwaters of streams and rivers that pass through La
Plata County and two tropical weather systems this month that created
significant increases to the inflows going into the reservoirs. Consequently, operators of those two
irrigation structures had to make room for the additional water by discharging
large volumes of water out of the reservoirs.
This has led to significant flows downstream of the reservoirs. As a result, property owners below the
reservoirs are experiencing larger water volumes in the Florida and Pine Rivers
as water is released to create additional retention capacity in the
reservoirs. These large, controlled
discharges are intended to prevent larger, uncontrolled flooding out of the
reservoirs.
No other significant issues
have been reported for County Roads overnight, but motorists are urged to drive
carefully as they may encounter debris and mud on the roads. Motorists should not drive into areas where
the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow a safe
crossing. If flooding is observed, act quickly. Do not enter the water. Turn
around and move up to higher ground.
“There has been an excellent
multi-agency process that has brought many professionals to the table to
observe and predict impacts from these conditions,” said Butch Knowlton, La
Plata County Emergency Management Director.
“There is just not one expert that can address all of the issues that
this type of event creates. Therefore
all of those people coming together to share their expertise and knowledge has
been impressive, and very much appreciated.”
Some of the agencies
coordinating the efforts include: Pine River Irrigation District, Bureau of
Reclamation, Colorado Division of Water Resources, Dam Safety Office in Denver,
National Weather Service, NOAA, Colorado River Basin Forecast Center, Upper
Pine Fire Protection District, Los Pinos Fire Protection District, Bayfield
Marshal, CDRC Corps of Engineers, Southern Ute Tribal Officials, US Forest
Service Columbine and San Juan Hotshots, La Plata County Road and Bridge, La
Plata County Office of Emergency Management and Sheriff’s Department, La Plata
County Search and Rescue, and numerous ditch companies and water users.
.
The National Weather Service
is the best source for weather updates.
Visit them online at www.weather.gov/.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Update on High Water-no evacuations or road closures. Officials continue to monitor
Officials from several agencies continued to monitor high
water conditions on several streams and rivers in La Plata County today. These conditions were brought on by the late
season, heavy snow accumulation in the headwaters of streams and rivers that pass
through La Plata County and two tropical weather systems this month that
created significant increases to the inflows going into the reservoirs.
In particular, the Vallecito and Pine River drainage areas
that flow into Vallecito Reservoir have been closely monitored today. Lemon and Vallecito Reservoirs were nearing
full capacity when the additional precipitation accumulated in the river basins
above the reservoirs. Consequently,
operators of those two irrigation structures had to make room for the additional
water by discharging large volumes of water out of the reservoirs. This has led to significant flows downstream
of the reservoirs. As a result, property
owners below the reservoirs are experiencing larger water volumes in the
Florida and Pine Rivers as water is released to create additional retention
capacity in the reservoirs. These large,
controlled discharges are intended to prevent larger, uncontrolled flooding out
of the reservoirs. These high volume
releases could continue, and possibly increase, for the next few days depending
upon weather patterns and moisture accumulations and upper elevation
temperatures in the headwater areas of the streams. If rain falls on snow in the high elevations,
it could cause a noticeable increase in the snowmelt resulting in high runoff
into the streams.
The National Weather Service has downgraded the flash flood
warning to a flash flood watch in La Plata County. A flash flood watch means that conditions may
develop that lead to flash flooding.
Today, .34 inches of rain fell at Lemon dam, but areas north of the dam
received more rainfall. Rainfall is
expected to be minimal after midnight tonight and then more moisture is
anticipated Friday afternoon.
No evacuations have been made, but some property owners
downstream of Vallecito Reservoir have reported minor flooding and water in
areas where there has been no water in recent years. Upper Pine Fire Protection District has been
working to sandbag at-risk homes along the Pine River and Upper Pine and officials
have been constantly monitoring bridges for debris.
County Road 322 had some flooding over the road near La Boca
this morning, but it is now clear. No
other significant issues have been reported on other County Roads, but
residents are asked to be especially cautious at night when it is harder to
recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists are urged to drive slowly and
carefully as they may encounter debris and mud on the roads. Motorists should not drive into areas where
the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow a safe
crossing. If flooding is observed, act quickly. Do not enter the water. Turn
around and move up to higher ground.
“There has been an excellent multi-agency process that has
brought many professionals to the table to observe and predict impacts from
these conditions,” said Butch Knowlton, La Plata County Emergency Management
Director. “There is just not one expert
that can address all of the issues that this type of event creates. Therefore all of those people coming together
to share their expertise and knowledge has been impressive, and very much
appreciated.”
Some of the agencies coordinating the efforts include: Pine
River Irrigation District, Bureau of Reclamation, Colorado Division of Water
Resources, Dam Safety Office in Denver, National Weather Service, NOAA,
Colorado River Basin Forecast Center, Upper Pine Fire Protection District, Los
Pinos Fire Protection District, Bayfield Marshal, CDRC Corps of Engineers,
Southern Ute Tribal Officials, La Plata County Road and Bridge, La Plata County
Office of Emergency Management and Sheriff’s Department, La Plata County Search
and Rescue, and numerous ditch companies and water users.
.
A Call Center has been set up for the public at 970-385-8700
and will be open until 8:00 p.m. tonight.
The National Weather Service is the best source for weather
updates. Visit them online at
www.weather.gov/.
High Water Conditions in La Plata County
“If you don’t believe the
weather changes frequently in Colorado, just look at La Plata County!” said
Butch Knowlton, La Plata County Emergency Management Director.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Sign up for Emergency Notifications in La Plata County
The 2015 Fire season is upon us, get the emergency alerts...
The Durango-La Plata Emergency 911 Communications Center updated the Emergency 911 alerting system to CodeRED recently. The new system has many features that enhance our ability to create and distribute emergency alerts.
All land line phones are already included in the notification system. Cell phones, internet (IP) based phones and others are not.
If you had signed up for the previous system prior to January 2015 you will unfortunately have to sign up again for the new system.
Any information put in the system is exclusively for use to distribute emergency notifications from local Fire, Law Enforcement and Emergency Management.
Step 1: Go to co.laplata.co.us/emergency and follow the links or just hit HERE
Step 2: Add an address
Step 3: Add phones and emails
Step 4: Choose managed account (make a login), or verify only
Step 5: Verify info, you can even move the mapped address to exactly where your house is
Now you are fully connected!
CodeRED has a mobile app for Apple and Android devices
Get it HERE or search in the app store for your device
This is a separate system but will be connected to any CodeRED emergency alert through your location. This works in any community using CodeRED which is about 2/3 of Colorado! You can also add other alerts from the weather service and others which work anywhere you go.
The Durango-La Plata Emergency 911 Communications Center updated the Emergency 911 alerting system to CodeRED recently. The new system has many features that enhance our ability to create and distribute emergency alerts.
All land line phones are already included in the notification system. Cell phones, internet (IP) based phones and others are not.
If you had signed up for the previous system prior to January 2015 you will unfortunately have to sign up again for the new system.
Any information put in the system is exclusively for use to distribute emergency notifications from local Fire, Law Enforcement and Emergency Management.
Step 1: Go to co.laplata.co.us/emergency and follow the links or just hit HERE
Step 2: Add an address
Step 3: Add phones and emails
Step 4: Choose managed account (make a login), or verify only
Step 5: Verify info, you can even move the mapped address to exactly where your house is
Now you are fully connected!
CodeRED has a mobile app for Apple and Android devices
Get it HERE or search in the app store for your device
This is a separate system but will be connected to any CodeRED emergency alert through your location. This works in any community using CodeRED which is about 2/3 of Colorado! You can also add other alerts from the weather service and others which work anywhere you go.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
WINTER STORM WARNING issued for all #LaPlataCO from Wed Night through Fri morn #COWX
WWUS45 KGJT 302037
WSWGJT
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
137 PM MST TUE DEC 30 2014
..NEW YEARS EVE AND DAY STORM SET TO IMPACT SOUTHEAST UTAH AND SOUTHWEST COLORADO...
.AS AN UPPER LOW APPROACHES THE FOUR CORNERS FROM THE SOUTHWEST...
SNOWFALL WILL INCREASE OVER THE SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND SPREAD INTO THE SOUTHERN VALLEYS OVERNIGHT. SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED TO MAKE ROADWAYS ICY AND SNOWPACKED NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL EXPECTED NEW YEARS MORNING. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL ALSO IMPACT TRAVEL WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY.
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SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS
137 PM MST TUE DEC 30 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW WILL BECOME WIDESPREAD WEDNESDAY AND THEN
CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY. THE GREATEST SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED
WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 TO 14 INCHES.
* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
* IMPACTS...SNOW WILL IMPACT TRAVEL ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS AND
MOUNTAIN PASSES. SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
RESULTING IN SLICK CONDITIONS.
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.
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FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER-ANIMAS RIVER BASIN- SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CORTEZ...DOVE CREEK...MANCOS...
DURANGO...BAYFIELD...IGNACIO
137 PM MST TUE DEC 30 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW WILL DEVELOP WEDNESDAY BECOMING WIDESPREAD
BY LATE IN THE DAY...THEN CONTINUING THROUGH THURSDAY. BEST
ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY
MORNING.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 8 INCHES.
* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
* IMPACTS...SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS RESULTING
IN SLICK CONDITIONS.
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.
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www.weather.gov/
WSWGJT
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
137 PM MST TUE DEC 30 2014
..NEW YEARS EVE AND DAY STORM SET TO IMPACT SOUTHEAST UTAH AND SOUTHWEST COLORADO...
.AS AN UPPER LOW APPROACHES THE FOUR CORNERS FROM THE SOUTHWEST...
SNOWFALL WILL INCREASE OVER THE SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND SPREAD INTO THE SOUTHERN VALLEYS OVERNIGHT. SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED TO MAKE ROADWAYS ICY AND SNOWPACKED NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL EXPECTED NEW YEARS MORNING. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL ALSO IMPACT TRAVEL WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY.
COZ019-310445-
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/O.NEW.KGJT.WS.W.0023.150101T0400Z-150102T1600Z/
SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS
137 PM MST TUE DEC 30 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW WILL BECOME WIDESPREAD WEDNESDAY AND THEN
CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY. THE GREATEST SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED
WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 TO 14 INCHES.
* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
* IMPACTS...SNOW WILL IMPACT TRAVEL ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS AND
MOUNTAIN PASSES. SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
RESULTING IN SLICK CONDITIONS.
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.
&&
$$
COZ021>023-310445-
/O.UPG.KGJT.WS.A.0024.141231T1900Z-150102T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.WS.W.0023.150101T0400Z-150102T1600Z/
FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER-ANIMAS RIVER BASIN- SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CORTEZ...DOVE CREEK...MANCOS...
DURANGO...BAYFIELD...IGNACIO
137 PM MST TUE DEC 30 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW WILL DEVELOP WEDNESDAY BECOMING WIDESPREAD
BY LATE IN THE DAY...THEN CONTINUING THROUGH THURSDAY. BEST
ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY
MORNING.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 8 INCHES.
* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
* IMPACTS...SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS RESULTING
IN SLICK CONDITIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.
&&
$$
www.weather.gov/
Friday, December 26, 2014
WINTER STORM WARNING in effect across region through midnight
-------- Original message --------
From: EWARN-
Date:2014/12/25 21:13 (GMT-07:00)
To:
Subject: DENWSWGJT
WWUS45 KGJT 260412
WSWGJT
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014
COZ019-261215-
/O.UPG.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/
/O.EXA.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/
SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS
912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY
NIGHT...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A
WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT
MST FRIDAY NIGHT. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.
* TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...6 TO 10 INCHES. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS
EXPECTED EAST OF HIGHWAY 550 AND MAINLY IN ARCHULETA COUNTY.
* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
* IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED
ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS WILL BECOME
SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN SNOWFALL AND
BLOWING SNOW. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS.
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.
&&
$$
COZ022-261215-
/O.UPG.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141226T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/
ANIMAS RIVER BASIN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DURANGO...BAYFIELD...IGNACIO
912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY
NIGHT...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A
WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT
MST FRIDAY NIGHT. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.
* TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 6 INCHES. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS
EXPECTED EAST OF HIGHWAY 550.
* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH.
* IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED
ROADS. IF TRAVELING DURING THIS HOLIDAY...BE PREPARED FOR
TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS.
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.
www.weather.gov/
WSWGJT
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014
COZ019-261215-
/O.UPG.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/
/O.EXA.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/
SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS
912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY
NIGHT...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A
WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT
MST FRIDAY NIGHT. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.
* TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...6 TO 10 INCHES. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS
EXPECTED EAST OF HIGHWAY 550 AND MAINLY IN ARCHULETA COUNTY.
* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
* IMPACTS...HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED
ESPECIALLY OVER THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY. ROADS WILL BECOME
SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH VISIBILITY REDUCED IN SNOWFALL AND
BLOWING SNOW. BE PREPARED FOR TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS.
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.
&&
$$
COZ022-261215-
/O.UPG.KGJT.WW.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-141226T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KGJT.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-141227T0700Z/
ANIMAS RIVER BASIN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DURANGO...BAYFIELD...IGNACIO
912 PM MST THU DEC 25 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY
NIGHT...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A
WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT
MST FRIDAY NIGHT. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.
* TIMING...SNOWFALL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 6 INCHES. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS
EXPECTED EAST OF HIGHWAY 550.
* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH.
* IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED DUE TO ICY AND SNOW COVERED
ROADS. IF TRAVELING DURING THIS HOLIDAY...BE PREPARED FOR
TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS.
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.
www.weather.gov/
Friday, November 14, 2014
WINTER STORM WARNING remains in effect through Sunday for San Juan Mtns. 8-18" more snow expected
WWUS45 KGJT 141924
WSWGJT
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
1224 PM MST FRI NOV 14 2014
.PRECIPITATION IS BEGINNING TO INCREASE OVER THE FOUR CORNERS REGION AS WELL AS A BAND OF RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS ACROSS I-70 FROM DEBEQUE AND EAST. WEATHER RADAR INDICATES THE NEXT BATCH OF HEAVIER PRECIPITATION TRACKING EAST ACROSS CENTRAL UTAH. SNOW AND RAIN WILL INCREASE IN INTENSITY AS IT REACHES THE MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN COLORADO THIS EVENING.
COZ018-019-150330-
/O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-141116T1300Z/
NORTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...OURAY...TELLURIDE...LAKE CITY...
SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS
1224 PM MST FRI NOV 14 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SUNDAY...
* TIMING...SNOW SHOWERS ARE BEGINNING TO INCREASE IN COVERAGE AND
MODERATE SNOW WILL BECOME WIDESPREAD LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND
OVERNIGHT. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES WITH RATES IN EXCESS OF
INCH PER HOUR. EXPECT PERIODS OF SNOW TO CONTINUE INTO SUNDAY
MORNING.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...ADDITIONAL 8 TO 14 INCHES WITH LOCALLY
HIGHER AMOUNTS UP TO 18 INCHES.
* WINDS...ABOVE 9500 FEET...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
MPH.
* IMPACTS...ALL MOUNTAIN PASSES WILL HAVE ICY AND SNOWPACKED
CONDITIONS. THE COMBINATIONS OF SNOW...FOG...AND DRIFTING AND
BLOWING SNOW OVER MOUNTAIN PASSES WILL MAKE TRAVEL CHALLENGING
DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY.
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.
&&
$$
WSWGJT
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
1224 PM MST FRI NOV 14 2014
.PRECIPITATION IS BEGINNING TO INCREASE OVER THE FOUR CORNERS REGION AS WELL AS A BAND OF RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS ACROSS I-70 FROM DEBEQUE AND EAST. WEATHER RADAR INDICATES THE NEXT BATCH OF HEAVIER PRECIPITATION TRACKING EAST ACROSS CENTRAL UTAH. SNOW AND RAIN WILL INCREASE IN INTENSITY AS IT REACHES THE MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN COLORADO THIS EVENING.
COZ018-019-150330-
/O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-141116T1300Z/
NORTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...OURAY...TELLURIDE...LAKE CITY...
SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS
1224 PM MST FRI NOV 14 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SUNDAY...
* TIMING...SNOW SHOWERS ARE BEGINNING TO INCREASE IN COVERAGE AND
MODERATE SNOW WILL BECOME WIDESPREAD LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND
OVERNIGHT. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES WITH RATES IN EXCESS OF
INCH PER HOUR. EXPECT PERIODS OF SNOW TO CONTINUE INTO SUNDAY
MORNING.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...ADDITIONAL 8 TO 14 INCHES WITH LOCALLY
HIGHER AMOUNTS UP TO 18 INCHES.
* WINDS...ABOVE 9500 FEET...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
MPH.
* IMPACTS...ALL MOUNTAIN PASSES WILL HAVE ICY AND SNOWPACKED
CONDITIONS. THE COMBINATIONS OF SNOW...FOG...AND DRIFTING AND
BLOWING SNOW OVER MOUNTAIN PASSES WILL MAKE TRAVEL CHALLENGING
DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.
&&
$$
Saturday, November 1, 2014
WINTER STORM WARNING for upper elevations of San Juan Mtns #cowx #hunting
-------- Original message --------
From: EWARN-
Date:2014/11/01 15:36 (GMT-07:00)
To:
Subject: DENWSWGJT
WWUS45 KGJT 012136
WSWGJT
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
336 PM MDT SAT NOV 1 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY FOR THE HIGHEST
ELEVATIONS OF THE COLORADO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AND THE
MOUNTAINS OF SOUTHEAST UTAH...
.A STRENGTHENING PACIFIC WINTER STORM WILL MOVE THROUGH THE AREA
TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY. INITIALLY WARM TEMPERATURES WILL KEEP SNOW
ACCUMULATION ABOVE ABOUT 9500 FEET. COLDER AIR WILL ARRIVE SUNDAY
NIGHT AND THE SNOW LEVEL WILL LOWER TO AROUND 8000 FEET. STILL...
THE HEAVIEST ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE 9500 FEET.
STRONG SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS THROUGH SUNDAY WILL FOCUS INITIAL
SNOWFALL ON SOUTH-FACING SLOPES. AFTER THE COLD FRONT MOVES
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...WINDS WILL SHIFT TO
THE NORTHWEST AND MOVE THE HIGHER SNOW ACCUMULATION TO THE
NORTHWEST AND NORTH-FACING SLOPES.
COZ009-012-013-018-019-UTZ028-020545-
/O.UPG.KGJT.WS.A.0016.141102T1200Z-141104T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.WS.W.0014.141102T1200Z-141104T0000Z/
GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS-WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS-
FLATTOPS-NORTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-
SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SILVERTON...RICO
336 PM MDT SAT NOV 1 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM MST
MONDAY ABOVE 9500 FEET...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A
WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 9500 FEET FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING
SNOW WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM MST MONDAY. THE
WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATE TONIGHT AND INCREASE
IN INTENSITY THROUGH THE DAY ON SUNDAY. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL IS
EXPECTED SUNDAY NIGHT.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 8 INCHES...WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS
POSSIBLE.
* SNOW LEVEL...INITIALLY AROUND 9500 FEET...BUT WILL DROP BELOW
8000 FEET SUNDAY NIGHT.
* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH...
SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST AND DECREASING SUNDAY NIGHT.
* VISIBILITY...BELOW ONE MILE AT TIMES IN HEAVIER SNOW SHOWERS.
* IMPACTS...HIGH MOUNTAIN PASSES WILL BECOME ICY AND SNOW PACKED.
BACK COUNTRY ROADS TRAVELED BY HUNTERS AND OTHER OUTDOOR
ENTHUSIASTS MAY BECOME IMPASSABLE DUE TO MUDDY AND ICY
CONDITIONS.
THE INTENSITY OF EARLY SEASON STORMS SUCH AS THIS CAN TAKE
PEOPLE BY SURPRISE. PLEASE PREPARE FOR WINTER-LIKE CONDITIONS
IF YOU PLAN ANY TRAVEL INTO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY THROUGH
MONDAY.
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.
&&
$$
CUOCO
http://cp.mcafee.com/d/2DRPoOcxMsrhohou73DHCzATsSDtZ4QsIILFCzASDtZ4QsIILzDzqtT7zhOPsQszC3qtNPbVEVLtN4SHq6GX7pN1lGYvGN-PTHlVKxKRufRo_pXRGYTgTssC---M_R-vKMOMZRXBQQPhOZPPbzz9EVVqWdAklrCzAtOEuvkzaT0QSyrhdTdTdBecvIOvNUzkPxIZ3k0kvh4Kh4pYh4pZ2KXN6FASOehhdxMQ3056052g40ASqejrUd_PkWM
WSWGJT
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
336 PM MDT SAT NOV 1 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY FOR THE HIGHEST
ELEVATIONS OF THE COLORADO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AND THE
MOUNTAINS OF SOUTHEAST UTAH...
.A STRENGTHENING PACIFIC WINTER STORM WILL MOVE THROUGH THE AREA
TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY. INITIALLY WARM TEMPERATURES WILL KEEP SNOW
ACCUMULATION ABOVE ABOUT 9500 FEET. COLDER AIR WILL ARRIVE SUNDAY
NIGHT AND THE SNOW LEVEL WILL LOWER TO AROUND 8000 FEET. STILL...
THE HEAVIEST ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE 9500 FEET.
STRONG SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS THROUGH SUNDAY WILL FOCUS INITIAL
SNOWFALL ON SOUTH-FACING SLOPES. AFTER THE COLD FRONT MOVES
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...WINDS WILL SHIFT TO
THE NORTHWEST AND MOVE THE HIGHER SNOW ACCUMULATION TO THE
NORTHWEST AND NORTH-FACING SLOPES.
COZ009-012-013-018-019-UTZ028-020545-
/O.UPG.KGJT.WS.A.0016.141102T1200Z-141104T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.WS.W.0014.141102T1200Z-141104T0000Z/
GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS-WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS-
FLATTOPS-NORTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-
SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SILVERTON...RICO
336 PM MDT SAT NOV 1 2014
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM MST
MONDAY ABOVE 9500 FEET...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A
WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 9500 FEET FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING
SNOW WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM MST MONDAY. THE
WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATE TONIGHT AND INCREASE
IN INTENSITY THROUGH THE DAY ON SUNDAY. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL IS
EXPECTED SUNDAY NIGHT.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION...4 TO 8 INCHES...WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS
POSSIBLE.
* SNOW LEVEL...INITIALLY AROUND 9500 FEET...BUT WILL DROP BELOW
8000 FEET SUNDAY NIGHT.
* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH...
SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST AND DECREASING SUNDAY NIGHT.
* VISIBILITY...BELOW ONE MILE AT TIMES IN HEAVIER SNOW SHOWERS.
* IMPACTS...HIGH MOUNTAIN PASSES WILL BECOME ICY AND SNOW PACKED.
BACK COUNTRY ROADS TRAVELED BY HUNTERS AND OTHER OUTDOOR
ENTHUSIASTS MAY BECOME IMPASSABLE DUE TO MUDDY AND ICY
CONDITIONS.
THE INTENSITY OF EARLY SEASON STORMS SUCH AS THIS CAN TAKE
PEOPLE BY SURPRISE. PLEASE PREPARE FOR WINTER-LIKE CONDITIONS
IF YOU PLAN ANY TRAVEL INTO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY THROUGH
MONDAY.
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.
&&
$$
CUOCO
http://cp.mcafee.com/d/2DRPoOcxMsrhohou73DHCzATsSDtZ4QsIILFCzASDtZ4QsIILzDzqtT7zhOPsQszC3qtNPbVEVLtN4SHq6GX7pN1lGYvGN-PTHlVKxKRufRo_pXRGYTgTssC---M_R-vKMOMZRXBQQPhOZPPbzz9EVVqWdAklrCzAtOEuvkzaT0QSyrhdTdTdBecvIOvNUzkPxIZ3k0kvh4Kh4pYh4pZ2KXN6FASOehhdxMQ3056052g40ASqejrUd_PkWM
Saturday, September 27, 2014
FLOOD WATCH issued for Durango area tonight through Sunday morning
> WGUS65 KGJT 272100
> FFAGJT
>
> URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
> FLOOD WATCH
> NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
> 300 PM MDT SAT SEP 27 2014
> COZ001>003-006-007-009-011-013-017>022-280500-
> /O.NEW.KGJT.FF.A.0013.140928T0600Z-140928T1800Z/
> /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
> LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN-CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN-
> ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-GRAND VALLEY-DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR-
> GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS-
> CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN-FLATTOPS-
> UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE-
> NORTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-
> PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER-
> FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER-ANIMAS RIVER BASIN-
> INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RANGELY...DINOSAUR...CRAIG...HAYDEN...
> MEEKER...RIO BLANCO...GRAND JUNCTION...FRUITA...PALISADE...
> RIFLE...SILT...PARACHUTE...MESA...SKYWAY...CEDAREDGE...DELTA...
> HOTCHKISS...MONTROSE...BUFORD...TRAPPERS LAKE...RIDGWAY...
> GLADE PARK...OURAY...TELLURIDE...LAKE CITY...SILVERTON...RICO...
> HESPERUS...GATEWAY...NUCLA...CORTEZ...DOVE CREEK...MANCOS...
> DURANGO...BAYFIELD...IGNACIO
> 300 PM MDT SAT SEP 27 2014
>
> ..FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
> MORNING...
>
> THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A
>
> * FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL COLORADO...NORTHWEST
> COLORADO...SOUTHWEST COLORADO AND WEST CENTRAL COLORADO...
> INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN CENTRAL COLORADO...
> FLATTOPS. IN NORTHWEST COLORADO...CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN
> AND ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS. IN SOUTHWEST COLORADO...
> ANIMAS RIVER BASIN...FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER...
> NORTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS...PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES
> RIVER...SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS AND UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU
> AND DALLAS DIVIDE. IN WEST CENTRAL COLORADO...CENTRAL GUNNISON
> AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN...DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR...GRAND
> VALLEY...GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS AND LOWER YAMPA RIVER
> BASIN.
>
> * FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
>
> * SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL...LOCALLY IN EXCESS OF ONE INCH WITH
> GREATER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE...IS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF
> WESTERN COLORADO LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. STEADIER
> MODERATE RAIN WITH EMBEDDED THUNDERSTORMS BRINGING PERIODS OF
> HEAVIER RAINFALL WILL SPREAD INTO WESTERN COLORADO LATE THIS
> EVENING...AND THEN CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. RAINFALL IS
> EXPECTED TO BECOME LIGHTER AND MORE SPOTTY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
>
> * THE FLASH FLOOD THREAT WILL BE GREATEST ACROSS SLOT CANYONS...
> SLICK ROCK AREAS...NORMALLY DRY WASHES...SMALL STREAMS IN
> STEEP TERRAIN AND NEAR RECENT BURN SCARS. SOME MAIN STEM
> RIVERS WILL SEE SIGNIFICANT RISES FROM THIS PROLONGED PERIOD
> OF RAINFALL. IN ADDITION...URBAN AREAS WITH POOR DRAINAGE WILL
> BE AT RISK OF FLOODING AND TRAVEL WILL LIKELY BECOME DIFFICULT
> ON BACKCOUNTRY ROADS.
>
> PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
>
> A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD
> TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
>
> YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION
> SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.
>
> &&
>
> $$
>
> www.weather.gov/
Monday, September 22, 2014
FLOOD WATCH in effect through 9am. Slow down this morning. Watch for runoff
Tom McNamara
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From: EWARN-
Date:2014/09/22 06:19 (GMT-07:00)
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Subject: DENFFAGJT
WGUS65 KGJT 221218
FFAGJT
FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
618 AM MDT MON SEP 22 2014
COZ019-022-023-221500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FF.A.0012.000000T0000Z-140922T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-ANIMAS RIVER BASIN-
SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS...DURANGO...
BAYFIELD...IGNACIO...PAGOSA SPRINGS AND VICINITY
618 AM MDT MON SEP 22 2014
..FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...
THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR
* PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL COLORADO AND SOUTHWEST COLORADO...
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN SOUTH CENTRAL COLORADO...
SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN. IN SOUTHWEST COLORADO...ANIMAS RIVER
BASIN AND SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS.
* UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING
* WIDESPREAD RAIN SHOWERS AND A FEW THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE
EARLY THIS MORNING...THEN GRADUALLY DECREASE THROUGH THE DAY.
LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL IS POSSIBLE FROM THE MANCOS RIDGE
EASTWARD THROUGH LA PLATA...ARCHULETA...SAN JUAN...AND HINSDALE
COUNTIES.
* PORTIONS OF LA PLATA COUNTY INCLUDING DURANGO HAVE SATURATED
SOILS FROM RECENT HEAVY RAIN. ANY SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL TONIGHT
MAY PRODUCE RUNOFF PROBLEMS OR FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD
TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS AND STATEMENTS FROM THE NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD
WARNINGS BE ISSUED.
&&
$$
CJC
www.weather.gov/
FFAGJT
FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
618 AM MDT MON SEP 22 2014
COZ019-022-023-221500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FF.A.0012.000000T0000Z-140922T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-ANIMAS RIVER BASIN-
SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SILVERTON...RICO...HESPERUS...DURANGO...
BAYFIELD...IGNACIO...PAGOSA SPRINGS AND VICINITY
618 AM MDT MON SEP 22 2014
..FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...
THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR
* PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL COLORADO AND SOUTHWEST COLORADO...
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN SOUTH CENTRAL COLORADO...
SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN. IN SOUTHWEST COLORADO...ANIMAS RIVER
BASIN AND SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS.
* UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING
* WIDESPREAD RAIN SHOWERS AND A FEW THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE
EARLY THIS MORNING...THEN GRADUALLY DECREASE THROUGH THE DAY.
LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL IS POSSIBLE FROM THE MANCOS RIDGE
EASTWARD THROUGH LA PLATA...ARCHULETA...SAN JUAN...AND HINSDALE
COUNTIES.
* PORTIONS OF LA PLATA COUNTY INCLUDING DURANGO HAVE SATURATED
SOILS FROM RECENT HEAVY RAIN. ANY SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL TONIGHT
MAY PRODUCE RUNOFF PROBLEMS OR FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD
TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS AND STATEMENTS FROM THE NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD
WARNINGS BE ISSUED.
&&
$$
CJC
www.weather.gov/
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