Winter Storm Watch
Expires 11:00 PM MST on February 12, 2012
Statement as of 8:01 PM MST on February 10, 2012
... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from late Saturday night
through Sunday evening...
A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from late Saturday night
through Sunday evening.
* Location... eastern San Juan Mountains above 10000 feet.
* Cause and timing... a Pacific storm system will move into the
Great Basin Saturday night... then move across Colorado on
Sunday... bringing snow to the area.
* Snow accumulation... 8 to 15 inches possible.
* Wind... southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* Impact... hazardous travel conditions are expected due to icy
and snow packed roads and poor visibility at times.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch is issued when there is the potential for
severe winter weather conditions to develop.
Winter storms may have strong winds and reduced visibility due to
heavy snowfall and blowing snow. Snow accumulations of over
6 inches across the plains and high valleys or over 8 inches in
the mountains may occur. If you are planning to travel in the
watch area during the time of the watch... listen to the latest
weather forecast and consider traveling at another time or by
another Route. If you must travel in or through the watch area
during the time of the watch... take along a winter survival kit.
