Ignacio, CO Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Flood Advisory issued November 1 at 3:07PM MST until November 2 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Debris from mudslide and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Western Dolores County in southwestern Colorado... Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... West Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado... Southern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... * WHEN...Until 300 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 306 PM MST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durango, Blanding, Mexican Hat, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Dolores, Dove Creek, Ignacio, Aneth, Montezuma Creek, White Mesa, Bluff, Tselakai Dezza, Halchita, Goulding, Hovenweep National Monument, Towaoc, Arriola, Yellow Jacket and Lewis. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 1 at 2:20PM MST until November 2 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 218 PM MST, satellite estimates and river gauge data near Cedar Hill, NM indicate heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Animas River, Lightner Creek and Basin Creek. - At 1:00 PM MST Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tonight to a crest of 11.2 feet by early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday night. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 06/19/1949. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durango and Bondad. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued November 1 at 1:50PM MST until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Upper Rio Grande Valley and Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone location. Rockslides will be possible in the mountainous areas. Highway 160 and Highway 17 will likely be significantly impacted by this storm. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall is expected to fall through Monday across the area, leading to elevated concerns for flooding in areas that have recently received excessive moisture, or have recently experienced flooding. - The greatest risk of flooding will be along the Conejos River and the South Fork of the Rio Grande, including South Fork and Mogote. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued November 1 at 1:50PM MST until November 4 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible, especially over the western half of San Luis Valley. * WHERE...The western half of the San Luis Valley, including Antonito, Del Norte, Monte Vista and Alamosa. * WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Runoff from heavy rain and melting snow over the San Juan Mountains may cause flooding in the San Luis Valley, especially Monday and Tuesday as high flows move out of the mountains and through the Rio Grande and Conejos River. - The greatest risk of flooding will be along the Conejos River and the Rio Grande, including Del Norte, Monte Vista and Alamosa. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 1 at 11:39AM MST until November 3 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to midnight MST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 1 at 11:39AM MST until November 3 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass, and Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to midnight MST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slippery in spots, especially through mountain passes. Use caution when traveling.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 1 at 10:57AM MST until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially tonight and Monday morning over Wolf Creek Pass and Cumbres Pass. Strong winds could produce areas of blowing and drifting snow.

Flood Warning issued November 1 at 10:50AM MST until November 2 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

...The National Weather Service in Grand Junction CO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado... Mancos River near Mancos affecting Montezuma County. For the Mancos River...including Mancos...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mancos River near Mancos. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Minor flooding can be expected around Mancos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM MST Sunday the stage was 4.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 6.3 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.7 feet on 05/21/2005. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 1 at 10:09AM MST until November 2 at 7:15PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 715 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 959 AM MST, satellite estimates and rain gauge data indicate heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Stove Creek, Navajo River and Little Navajo River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chromo. - At 9:00 AM MST Sunday the stage was 1.2 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 8.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.1. Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 1 at 9:44AM MST until November 2 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 700 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 944 AM MST, satellite estimates and rain gauge data indicate heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Arroyo Escondido, Montezuma Creek, Navajo River, Cat Creek, San Juan River and Blanco, Rio. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gato, Juanita and Pagosa Junction. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 1 at 9:30AM MST until November 2 at 7:04PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado... San Juan River at Pagosa Springs affecting Archuleta County. .Significant and historic flooding is possible along the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs. Widespread rainfall is expected to begin early Sunday morning and continue through Monday morning. Excessive runoff will also increase flooding risks. The region should prepare for a dangerous and impactful flood event. For the San Juan River...including Pagosa Springs...major flooding is forecast. This is a particularly dangerous situation. * WHAT...Major flooding caused by excessive rainfall is forecast along the San Juan River. This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation. * WHERE...San Juan River at Pagosa Springs. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Access roads to the San Juan River Ranch are flooded. Some homes are inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM MST Sunday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 22.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet on 10/05/1911. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued November 1 at 8:12AM MST until November 6 at 7:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Colorado... Rio Grande At Alamosa affecting Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet zone. For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Alamosa...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Alamosa. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM MST Sunday the stage was 2.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 1 at 8:09AM MST until November 3 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado... Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County. For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte. * WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Major Flood. Water reaches base of Twin Mountain Bridge on Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM MST Sunday the stage was 3.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 7.6 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.8 feet on 10/05/1911. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 1 at 7:12AM MST until November 2 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 10, 000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Flat Tops, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand and Battlement Mesas, and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 1 at 7:12AM MST until November 2 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 10, 000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

Flood Watch issued October 31 at 10:37PM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and southeast Utah, including the following areas, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST Sunday through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected across portions of southeast Utah and southwest Colorado from Sunday morning through Monday morning over soils that are still saturated from recent rainfall and flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Avalanche Advisory issued October 31 at 7:16PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

SABCO THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. ...A SPECIAL AVALANCHE ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4:30 PM SATURDAY UNTIL 4:30 PM MONDAY... *WHAT...Avalanche conditions are dangerous above treeline. *WHERE...West Elk Mountains, Elk Mountains, San Juan Mountains, and La Plata Mountains *WHEN...From 4:30 PM Saturday until 4:30 PM Monday. *IMPACTS...Backcountry travelers can easily trigger dangerous avalanches large enough to bury a human. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A potent winter storm increases avalanche danger Sunday into Monday. Rain, snow, and wind will cause natural avalanches above treeline. Check the forecast at www.colorado.gov/avalanche. Beyer & Pritchett

Flood Warning issued October 31 at 9:50AM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

...The National Weather Service in Grand Junction CO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado... La Plata River at Hesperus affecting La Plata County. For the La Plata River...including Hesperus...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/gjt. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 900 AM MST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...La Plata River at Hesperus. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 4.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday evening to a crest of 5.8 feet late Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.8 feet on 05/21/2005. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Ignacio.

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