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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
423 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

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Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Including the cities of Manila and Dutch John
423 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING ABOVE 8000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and
  14 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 35
  mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Uinta Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel
  could be very difficult to impossible.

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.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

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COZ018-019-182200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WS.W.0010.241018T1200Z-241020T1800Z/
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Telluride, Ouray, Lake City, Silverton,
Rico, and Hesperus
423 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT SUNDAY
ABOVE 8500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected above 8500 feet. Total
  snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches with locally higher
  amounts around 3 feet above timberline on favored peaks.  Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
  to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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/O.CON.KGJT.WW.Y.0026.241018T1200Z-241019T1500Z/
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the cities of Monticello
423 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT SATURDAY
ABOVE 8500 FEET...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected at times above 8500 feet.
  Total snow accumulations 4 to 8  inches with locally higher
  amounts up to a foot. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

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