... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from noon today to noon MST
Monday...
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
Winter Weather Advisory for snow... which is in effect from noon
today to noon MST Monday.
* Timing... scattered snow showers this morning will become
widespread this afternoon and evening. Snow will diminish Monday
morning.
* Snow accumulation... 4 to 8 inches by noon Monday... mainly in
Pitkin County. Lesser snow amounts are expected over Vail Pass.
* Winds... south to southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25
mph this afternoon will become west by tonight.
* Visibility... 1 to 2 miles in snow dropping to less than one
mile at times during periods of heavier snow.
* Impacts... mountain roads and highways will become icy and snow
packed. Travel will also be affected by reduced visibilities.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and/or
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.
National Weather Service:
Winter Weather Advisory
Aspen, CO
Current Conditions
11 °F
Scattered Clouds
4 mph
from the East
6 °F
29.86 in
5 °F
81%
10.0 miles
Leadville, CO
Updated — 4:53 AM MST on February 12, 2012
Local Radar
Locations Nearby:
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Aspen
33 °F - Partly Cloudy
-
Leadville
11 °F - Scattered Clouds
-
Eagle
28 °F - Mostly Cloudy -
Sunlight Mountain
25 °F - N/A
Forecast for Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys (81611)
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from noon today to noon MST Monday...
Sunday
 Snow
H 36° / L 18°
|
Monday
 Chance of Snow
H 34° / L 18°
|
Tuesday
Chance of Snow
H 38° / L 16°
|
Wednesday
Chance of Snow
H 36° / L 9°
|
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
H 34° / L 7°
|
Today
Cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning...then snow showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs 25 to 35.
TonightSnow. Snow accumulation 2 to 4 inches. Lows 5 to 15.
Monday
Snow likely. Snow accumulation around one inch. Highs 15 to 25. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Monday NightMostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows 5 to 15.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs 25 to 35.
Tuesday NightSnow likely. Lows 10 to 20. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs in the 20s.
Wednesday NightMostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow. Lows zero to 10 above.
Thursday through Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs 25 to 35. Lows 5 to 15.
Statement as of 3:58 am MST on February 12, 2012
Winter Weather Advisory
