Winter Weather Preparedness Week 2009 

The week of October 18th through the 24th was designated as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Colorado by Governor Bill Ritter.  The four National Weather Service offices responsible for collecting weather data and issuing forecasts, outlooks, watches, warnings, and advisories for Colorado encouraged the media and public to heighten their awareness of winter weather dangers across the Centennial State.  One means to accomplish this goal is the issuance of public information statements which the media (newspapers, radio stations, television stations, etc.) could pass along to the public.  The National Weather Service's direct link to its users, NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, is also used in this campaign.

Here are the public information statements disseminated to the media and public:

 Introduction
 Winter Travel
 Watches, Warnings, and Advisories
 Winter Winds
 Wind Chill
 Avalanches in Colorado
 Wrap up for Winter Weather Preparedness Week

Downloadable National Weather Service brochures are available, including a Winter Weather Safety brochure (by scrolling to the bottom) by clicking HERE.

The Southern Colorado Guide to Frequently Used NWS Terms is available on this Web site, in the Outreach/Education section in the blue area on the left side of each page. Click on Media Guide or simply click HERE.

Have a safe and enjoyable winter season in Colorado!

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