Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >
Grand Junction, CO
Weather Forecast Office
...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.
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Grand Junction, CO
2844 Aviators Way
Grand Junction, CO 81506-8644
970-243-7007
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