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Snow showers are expected to expand from north to south overnight in southern Colorado, leading to icy and snow-covered roads. Temperatures will be very cold, with a winter weather advisory in effect until Sunday. Snow showers will be heaviest in the morning, tapering off through the afternoon and ending by dinner time. Blustery winds and treacherous road conditions are expected throughout the day.
A category EF3 tornado destroyed a family's home in Southern Colorado, leaving them with nothing. The family survived by taking shelter in a cellar after receiving a phone call from a weather channel. They lost all their vehicles, eight cows, and nine dogs are still missing. However, the community has rallied around them, with over 80 people coming out to help and organizations offering to house them. The family may rebuild, but for now, they are taking it day by day.
Southern Colorado is likely to experience severe weather today, with hail and flash flooding possible. Cooler temperatures are expected, but there is still plenty of energy and moisture for thunderstorms. The more sun and heating, the better chance of severe weather. Some areas have already experienced hail large enough to leave dents in vehicles. After today's storms, the region is expected to dry out and become sunny and hot for the weekend and into next week.
Hailstorms hit parts of southern Colorado, causing flooding and multiple water rescues. Drivers were stranded in flood waters, and residents were encouraged to submit their own photos and videos of the storm. The 11 Breaking Weather App is available for download for both Android and iPhone users.