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weather1 year ago

"Winter Storm Paralyzes Colorado: Ski Areas Close, Power Outages Widespread"

Several Colorado ski areas, including Eldora, Loveland, Arapahoe Basin, and Echo Mountain, have closed due to a snowstorm that brought significant snowfall and treacherous road conditions. Some areas received up to 30 inches of snow overnight, leading to road closures and snow slides. Additional snowfall is expected, and adverse weather conditions, including high winds, are anticipated, prompting warnings from resort officials.

via The Denver Post|
#adverse-weather#colorado#road-closures
weathernatural-disasters2 years ago

"Multiple Vehicles Buried in Avalanche on Berthoud Pass"

Berthoud Pass in Colorado will remain closed overnight due to ongoing avalanche danger after a snow slide buried 10 vehicles on Sunday. Crews are working to clear the snow, but more snow and high winds are in the forecast, making the pass too hazardous for travel. Ski areas and resorts have benefitted from heavy snowfall, but high winds and low temperatures are posing challenges for travelers. Avalanche mitigation efforts will continue, and travelers are advised to be prepared for road closures.

via FOX 31 Denver|
#avalanche-danger#berthoud-pass#colorado-department-of-transportation
weather2 years ago

"Severe Winter Weather Forecast for Colorado's Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend"

Colorado is expected to receive snow during the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, with the metro area likely to see 3-4 inches of accumulation from late Friday through Sunday night. Ski areas are expected to receive significant powder, with mountain towns potentially accumulating up to 2 feet of snow by Sunday night. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday due to the hard freeze and wind chill, so residents are advised to prepare for cold temperatures.

via FOX 31 Denver|
#colorado#denver#martin-luther-king-jr-weekend
weather2 years ago

"Snow Predictions: Will Portland, Salem, and Eugene See Winter Storm?"

Oregon's mountains are expected to receive massive amounts of snow, while the Willamette Valley's largest cities, including Portland, Salem, and Eugene, may see only rain with the possibility of 1-2 inches of snow in the Portland metro area. The snow level in the central and southern Willamette Valley is likely to stay around 1,000 feet, with potential for lower elevation snow in places like Mill City and Detroit. Additionally, smaller ski areas in Western Oregon are set to open this week due to the recent snowfall.

via Statesman Journal|
#mountains#oregon#ski-areas
weather2 years ago

Winter Weather Advisory: Unsettled Conditions and Snowfall Expected in Colorado

A snowstorm is expected to hit Colorado late Thursday night, prompting a Winter Weather Advisory and a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for Friday. The storm will first arrive in the high country and along the Western Slope, with areas such as Grand Junction, Aspen, Vail, Craig, and Telluride expected to receive 4-8 inches of snow and gusty winds. Ski areas in the region are anticipating fresh powder. The National Weather Service explains that a Winter Weather Advisory is issued for conditions such as snow, sleet, freezing rain, or blowing snow, while a Winter Storm Warning is upgraded if heavy snow or significant sleet accumulation is expected. The Pinpoint Weather team will continue to monitor the storm's progress.

via FOX 31 Denver|
#colorado#pinpoint-weather#ski-areas