Hurricane Milton to Bring Damaging Winds, Life-Threatening Storm Surge, and Heavy Rainfall to Florida

Milton has intensified into a major hurricane and is expected to make landfall along the West Coast of the Florida Peninsula early Thursday morning. Hurricane, Tropical Storm and Storm Surge warnings have been issued. Heavy rainfall from Milton will result in widespread flash flooding Wednesday across central Florida, with life-threatening and catastrophic flooding probable. Read More >

A major winter storm will impact eastern Utah and western Colorado today into Wednesday afternoon. Heavy snowfall, as well as extensive blowing and drifting snow will occur in the mountains and some lower elevation areas. Snowfall storm totals of 1 to 2 feet are expected in the mountains above the 8000 foot level, with lesser amounts at lower elevations.

Please avoid any unnecessary travel into the warned areas. If travel is necessary, please make sure your vehicle is roadworthy for winter driving conditions and allow extra time for travel. It is also recommended that you carry a winter survival kit with you when traveling during the winter season.

Speaking of winter, the onset of this winter storm was coincident with the 2015 winter solstice which occurred at 9:48 PM MST on December 21^st.

Another winter snowfall event is then expected across the central intermountain region Christmas Eve and continuing through Christmas Day. Stay tuned for updates!

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Hurricane Milton to Bring Damaging Winds, Life-Threatening Storm Surge, and Heavy Rainfall to Florida

Major Winter Storminess for Christmas Week 2015