The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Northeastern Colorado, which includes Rocky Mountain National Park. Here's the latest bulletin:
...MUCH COLDER TEMPERATURES WITH HEAVY SNOW POSSIBLE TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...
.Winter will make an early arrival as a strong system from the north will bring much colder temperatures as well as accumulating snow to the region. Temperatures will drop quickly behind a cold front Monday evening with snow starting shortly after midnight over the higher terrain and foothills. Snow levels are expected to drop Tuesday morning, with accumulating snow possible for the Front Range, I-25 corridor and Metro areas. Snow falling on trees in full leaf may cause branches to break or other tree damage. Scattered power outages will also be possible. Roadways could become slippery and slushy especially across the higher terrain. The system will move out by late Wednesday with snowfall coming to an end and conditions improving.
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 15 inches, with winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks, The Front Range Foothills, and Palmer Divide including Castle Rock, Elbert, and Larkspur.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow will impact area vegetation causing damage to trees and possible power outages. Roads could be slippery and slushy. Overnight low temperatures Tuesday night will drop into the teens and 20s.
Recommended 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.
Jeff
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