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Town of Center, CO
Thursday January 11th, 2024 :: 03:00 p.m. MST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 05:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 12 inches, with highest amounts on western facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County Above 11000 Feet and Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN MOSQUITO RANGE/EAST LAKE COUNTY ABOVE 11000 FT ... EASTERN SAWATCH MOUNTAINS ABOVE 11000 FT

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Address/Location
Town of Center, CO
294 S Worth St
Center, CO 81125

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 719-754-3497

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Warning

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