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Severe Thunderstorms for Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Typhoon Approaching Guam

A cold front will sweep eastward today accompanied by strong to severe thunderstorms for the mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. In the wake of this cold front, autumn like temperatures and gusty winds from the Plains, Mississippi Valley, Great Lakes to most of the eastern seaboard. Fire weather conditions for lower Mississippi Valley into portions of California. For Guam, a typhoon is approaching. Read More >

...WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IN COLORADO...

 

The week of October 18th through October 24th is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Colorado.  This is an excellent time for all individuals, families, businesses, schools, and media outlets to review their winter storm preparedness plans.  It is especially important for all new arrivals to the state to become familiar with the National Weather Service watch and warning definitions, as well as winter safety procedures.

Snow in Colorado is important to the farmers, the ski areas, and for filling up reservoirs.  However, winter storms often bring heavy snow, bitter cold air, high winds, low visibilities and slick roads.  This can lead to dangerous travel conditions and other life threatening situations such as avalanches and very frigid wind chill temperatures. 

To help you prepare for these hazards this coming winter, the National Weather Service offices in Colorado will issue statements throughout the week to discuss:

 

    Monday…………Winter Travel Safety

    Tuesday…………Watches, Warnings, and Advisories

    Wednesday……..High Winds

    Thursday……..…Wind Chill Temperatures and Hypothermia

    Friday…………...Avalanche Safety

    Saturday………..Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Review

 

Anyone who needs information on winter storms in Colorado should contact their nearest National Weather Service office.

Boulder office......................303‑494-3210

Grand Junction office..........970‑243‑7007

Goodland, Kansas office.....785‑899‑7119

Pueblo office...

If you live near Pueblo call...719-948‑3371.

If you live near Colorado Springs call...719-573‑6846.

If you live near Alamosa call...719-589‑3232.