Lochbuie Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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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 Lochbuie.

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High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 7:08PM MST until February 17 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...El Paso County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur late tonight into early Tuesday morning near the mountains.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 7:08PM MST until February 17 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Snow expected along with strong winds and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 85 mph. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rapidly deteriorating conditions will be possible late tonight through Tuesday morning as a band of heavy snow blows through. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause power outages and tree damage.

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 7:08PM MST until February 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Valley. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to under a mile at times.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 7:08PM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph across the higher peaks and lower east facing slopes at times. * WHERE...La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Lake County Below 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range Above 11000 Feet, and Upper Rio Grande Valley and Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause power outages and tree damage.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 7:08PM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Heavy wind driven snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Up to 24 inches possible across portions of the Eastern San Juan Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph causing blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause power outages and tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall late tonight through Tuesday morning with another round of heavy snow on Wednesday. Strong winds and blowing snow will continue throughout the period.

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 7:08PM MST until February 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southeast Colorado. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to under a mile at times.

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 7:08PM MST until February 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet Mountain Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 5:59PM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are forecast to be during the late morning through the mid afternoon hours. Strong sustained winds around 40 mph will persist through afternoon.

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 5:51PM MST until February 17 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 228, 229 and 230. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.

Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 5:51PM MST until February 18 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 228, 229 and 230. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.

Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 5:51PM MST until February 18 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 5:51PM MST until February 17 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 226 and 227. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 5:51PM MST until February 17 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 5:41PM MST until February 17 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

...CRITICAL TO EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY TUESDAY... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE PALMER DIVIDE AND EASTERN PLAINS SOUTH OF I-76... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 245, 246, 247 and 249. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 5:41PM MST until February 17 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

...CRITICAL TO EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY TUESDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 242, 243, 244, 248, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

Avalanche Watch issued February 16 at 5:32PM MST by NWS Denver CO

AVABOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. ...AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM FRIDAY... *WHAT... Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5) avalanche danger *WHERE... The Flat Tops, Grand Mesa, Elkhead Mountains, and Elk Mountains *WHEN... Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin Wednesday and last through Friday *IMPACTS... Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. Large avalanches will run naturally. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended from Wednesday through Friday. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche

Avalanche Warning issued February 16 at 5:21PM MST by NWS Denver CO

AVWBOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY *WHAT Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5) avalanche danger *WHERE The West Elk Mountains including the Ruby and Ragged Ranges *WHEN Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin Tuesday and last through Friday *IMPACTS Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. Large avalanches will run naturally. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended from Tuesday through Friday. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche

Avalanche Watch issued February 16 at 5:16PM MST by NWS Denver CO

AVABOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM FRIDAY *WHAT Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5) avalanche danger *WHERE The San Juan Mountains and the Park Range *WHEN Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin Wednesday and last through Friday *IMPACTS Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. Large avalanches will run naturally. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended from Wednesday through Friday. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 1:45PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS

For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph will lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite. Southwest winds will change to west behind a cold front in the afternoon. Blowing dust may also occur near open fields or other source regions causing reductions in visibility and poor air quality. * AFFECTED AREA...THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace, 041 Greeley, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Tuesday. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous and erratic fire behavior. Any fires that develop will rapidly grow and spread out of control.

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 12:22PM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of the eastern plains including, Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, and Akron. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire.

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 12:22PM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Sedgwick and Phillips counties and the northern portion of the I-25 corridor. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire.

The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled.

The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Denver CO on this developing situation.

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Denver CO on this developing situation.

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Denver CO on this developing situation.

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Denver CO on this developing situation.

The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled.

The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 11:52AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...North Park, and Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet. * WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will make travel hazardous. Roads will become slippery in spots, especially through mountain passes. Use caution when traveling. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. Travel could be very difficult.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 11:52AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches, with localized higher amounts up to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick intense bursts of snow, rapidly reduced visibility and treacherous travel conditions. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 11:52AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches, with localized amounts up to 30 inches at the highest elevations. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass. * WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick intense bursts of snow and rapidly reduced visibility. Snow and ice covered roads will make travel very difficult at times.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 11:31AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Upper Yampa River Basin. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow may result in near zero visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 11:31AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Snow expected above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...San Juan River Basin. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow may result in near zero visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 11:31AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected Above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow may result in near zero visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 11:31AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Grand and Battlement Mesas and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow may result in near zero visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 11:31AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Flat Tops and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow may result in near zero visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 11:31AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow may result in near zero visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 11:31AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow may result in near zero visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 11:31AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow may result in near zero visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Wind Advisory issued February 16 at 11:29AM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Colorado River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, and Upper Gunnison River Valley. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued February 16 at 11:29AM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River Basin, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, and Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Avalanche Watch issued February 16 at 9:59AM MST by NWS Denver CO

AVABOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. ...AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM FRIDAY... *WHAT... Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5) avalanche danger *WHERE... The San Juan Mountains and the Park Range *WHEN... Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin Wednesday and last through Friday *IMPACTS... Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. Large avalanches will run naturally. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended from Wednesday through Friday. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche