Colorado: Winter storm flags are flying

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

A big, cold Pacific storm is moving toward Colorado.

Widespread snow, cold temps expected across Colorado this weekend

By Summit Voice

FRISCO — After an extended Indian Summer that saw many Summit County spots flirt with record high temps for late October and early November, thing are about to change drastically.

A cold Pacific storm will sweep across the state this weekend, potentially delivering up to two feet of snow in the San Juans, with up to 12 inches possible across many mountain areas. The best moisture appears to be associated with the approaching cold front, so the heaviest snow amounts look to be in areas favored by southwest flow, including the San Juans, the Steamboat area, the West Elks and the Flatttops, but the I-70 corridor won’t get completely skunked. (more…)

Filed under: climate and weather, Colorado, snow, Snow and weather, Summit County snow and weather | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

Colorado: Storm closes I-70, avalanche warning issued

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Near whiteout conditions along I-70 at the Eisenhower Tunnel Thursday at 7 a.m..

*Updated – CDOT announced the re-opening of I-70 between Denver and the high country at 10:30 a.m., with Vail Pass remaining closed for avalanche control work.

Late winter storm hits I-70 corridor and Front Range

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — The storm that rolled into the area late Wednesday night has left the high country partially cut off, with dangerous avalanche conditions in the backcountry.

Both I-70 and Loveland Pass closed early Thursday morning.I-70 eastbound was closed between Vail Pass and the Eisenhower Tunnel and westbound at the C-470 junction. Check www.CoTrip.org for updates.

In Summit County, the Breckenridge Free Ride and Summit Stage told riders to expect possible delays on many routes.

A winter storm warning is in effect through 11 a.m. Thursday. Snow totals ranged between 6 to 12 inches for the north-central mountains, with lesser amounts farther north, south and west. A-Basin reported 9 inches of snow  (14 inches in the past 48 hours), with 7 inches at Winter Park and Loveland, 12 inches at Eldora, 9 inches at Echo Mountain and 5 inches at Breckenridge. (more…)

Filed under: avalanches, climate and weather, Snow and weather, Summit County snow and weather | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

Weather: Is the storm door (finally) open?

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

It could be a stormy week in Colorado

asfasdf

An interesting polar view showing the circulation of storms and the jet stream in the northern hemisphere from Meteostar. Click on the image to see the animated version.

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — The Colorado high country could finally see a week of cold and stormy weather as the jet stream sets up in a pattern favorable to the northern mountains, bringing a series of hard-to-time weather disturbances into the area through the end of the coming week.

For Sunday and Sunday night, a winter weather advisory is in effect for the western mountains, extending to Vail Pass. The heaviest snow should fall Sunday evening and into the night, with anywhere from 2 to 10 inches expected. The highest amounts will fall on slopes favored by a southwest flow.

An undulating jet stream will  be over western Colorado most of week, according to  National Weather Service forecasters in Grand Junction, who said in the Sunday morning forecast discussion that snowfall is expected on and off through Saturday. (more…)

Filed under: climate and weather, Colorado, La Niña, snow, Snow and weather, Summit County snow and weather | Tagged: , , , | 1 Comment »

Weather: The storm door is open

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

A juicy storm is lining up to drop several inches of new snow across Colorado Monday.

Prolonged period of wet weather possible for Colorado

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — Dust off your snow shovel and powder skis, because all the forecast models are now in agreement that the Colorado mountains will see widespread snow this week, with the heaviest precipitation ( 1 to 2 feet) initially over the San Juans and West Elks, where a winter storm warning is already in effect.

The big ridge of high pressure that shoved early seasons storms north and south of Colorado is gone for, and the subtropical jet stream and polar jet stream are converging over Colorado to fuel what could be the biggest storm of the season so far. (more…)

Filed under: avalanches, climate and weather, Colorado, La Niña, Snow and weather, Summit County snow and weather | Tagged: , , , | Leave a Comment »

Weatherblog: Another day, another dump

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Wilderness Sports sponsors the Summit Voice weatherblog. Click to visit Wilderness Sports online.

A strong winter storm is swirling from coastal B.C. toward Colorado. Click on the image to see the animated version of the satellite image.

Heavy snow possible Monday afternoon through Tuesday; backcountry avalanche danger will increase

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — The next round of winter storm warnings have been issued for the north-central mountains of Colorado, with snowfall expected to increase Monday afternoon ahead of an Arctic front diving southeastward toward the area.

Both the Boulder and Grand Junction-based forecasters are calling for a period of heavy snow beginning Monday night and lasting into sometime Tuesday, with 8 to 14 inches possible on northwest facing slopes that wring the maximum amount of moisture from the moist flow. The warning is in effect from 12 p.m. Monday through 6 p.m. Tuesday. (more…)

Filed under: avalanches, climate and weather, Colorado, La Niña, Snow and weather, Summit County Colorado, Summit County snow and weather | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 5,553 other followers