...WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IN COLORADO...

The week of October 23th through October 29th is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Colorado. Click here for the Governor's proclaimation. 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 dangerously low wind chill temperatures. 
 
To help you prepare for these hazards this coming winter...the National Weather Service will issue 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

 

Visit each day to learn about each topic.

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...
If you live near Pueblo call.......................719-948‑3371.
If you live near Colorado Springs call...719-573‑6846.
If you live near Alamosa call...................719-589‑3232.

Downloadable National Weather Service brochures are available, including a Winter Weather Safety brochure. Scroll to the bottom of the web page.

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