Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >
2022 Colorado Winter Weather Preparedness
Sunday: Introduction, Winter Outlook, and "Normals"
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| Winter Weather Preparedness Week (WWPW) 2022 | Topics Covered throughout WWPW |
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| CPC Beginning of Winter Outlook | Local Climate Site Statistics (Alamosa, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo) |
Monday: Winter Travel and Safety
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| Winter Travel | Winter Travel |
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| Winter Travel |
Tuesday: Winter Watches, Warnings, and Advisories and Snow Squall Information
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| Watch Definition and Types | Warning Definition and Types | Advisory Definition and Types |
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| Clarifying Detail for Winter Storm Warnings, Blizzard Warnings, and Winter Weather Advisories. | What is a Snow Squall? | What is a Snow Squall? |
Wednesday: Wind and Avalanche Safety
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| Downslope Winds | High Wind Safety | High Wind Safety |
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| Avalanche Watch and Warning | Avalanche Information | Avalanche Information |
Thursday: The Cold, Wind Chills, Animal Safety, and Dust Storms
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| Wind Chill Watch and Warning | The Effects of Cold Temperatures and Wind | Wind Chill Tips |
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| Don't Forget about your Animals! | Dust Storm Tips |
Friday: Flash Freezes and Freezing Drizzle
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| Flash Freeze Information | Freezing Drizzle Information | Black Ice Information |
Saturday: Winter Precipitation Types and How to Measure Snow
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| Winter Precipitation Types | How to Measure Snow |
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