Strong winter storm will result in another prolonged period of unsettled weather to closeout 2022 and ring in 2023

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Grand Junction CO

330 AM MST Sat Dec 31 2022

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Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-

Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-

Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-

Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-

Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-

Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-

West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-

Upper Gunnison River Valley-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-

San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-

Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-

La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-

330 AM MST Sat Dec 31 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern Utah and western

Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snow will continue across the area through the day today, with the

main focus on the higher terrain of eastern Utah and western

Colorado. Mountain highlights remain on track. Winter highlights

for the valleys may be needed, but current forecasted snow

amounts remain under highlight criteria. Travel will be difficult

throughout the day.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

A brief lull is expected through early Sunday before the second

heavy push of precipitation associated with the main low moves in

for Sunday night through Monday night. Most areas can expect to

see snow from this system. A weak system will follow on the heels

of this one, skirting to the south and affecting the San Juans.

The next system moves into the Great Basin late this week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Grand Junction CO

151 PM MST Sat Dec 31 2022

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Southwest San Juan Mountains-

Including the cities of Silverton, Rico, and Hesperus

151 PM MST Sat Dec 31 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2

feet with locally higher amounts up to 3 feet possible. Winds

gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest San Juan Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy

blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. A detailed

map of the snowfall can be found at:

www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect periodic breaks in showers as well

as decreased intensity at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Avalanche Watch

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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

AVALANCHE WATCH

COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER

RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER CO

502 PM MST FRI DEC 30 2022

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE

COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER.

...AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY UNTIL 11 PM

MONDAY...

*WHAT...The Avalanche Danger will rise to HIGH (Level 4 of 5) by

Saturday evening. Very dangerous avalanche conditions expected.

*WHERE...The Elk Mountains, San Juan Mountains, Sawatch Range, Gore

Range, Rabbit Ears Range, Medicine Bow Mountains and Never Summer

Range

*WHEN...Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin Saturday

evening and last through Monday evening in the North and Central

Mountains. Very dangerous avalanche conditions start on Sunday in

the Southern Mountains.

*IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will create dangerous

avalanche conditions by Monday night. Large and dangerous avalanches

will be easy to trigger once the new snow accumualtes. Avalanches

will run naturally.