Winter Weather Advisory for January 17-18, 2019

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1139 AM MST Thu Jan 17 2019

...MORE SNOW HEADED FOR THE MOUNTAINS...

.A moist Pacific storm system will move into the northern mountains of Colorado, bringing snow and hazardous winter travel conditions tonight and Friday. The snow will first increase in the mountains around Rabbit Ears Pass late this afternoon and evening, and will be heavy at times through Friday. In the Front Range mountains from Rocky Mountain National Park southward through the I-70 Corridor, snow will become widespread this evening, with a period of more substantial snow late tonight into Friday morning. Travel conditions will deteriorate overnight and remain hazardous through Friday. People planning to travel in the Colorado high country should be prepared for slick roads, slow travel, and reduced visibilities in snow and blowing snow. Travel delays and restrictions over the higher mountains are likely.

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Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range-
The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge, East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains, Mount Evans, Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park
1139 AM MST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Conditions will be worst late tonight and Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Expect 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.