Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >

Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Colorado

The third week of October 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, bitterly cold temperatures, 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 issues 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...