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Weather Alerts for Estes Park

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High Wind Warning  HIGH WIND WARNING   High Wind Warning
ESTES PARK
Areas Affected:
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet - South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet - Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet - Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet
Effective: Wed, 12/17 6:57pm Updated: Wed, 12/17 9:35pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 12/18 6:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 100 mph or more above timberline. Gusts up to 80 mph in
the foothills. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph
with gusts up to 100 mph possible.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range,
The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian
Peaks, The Northern Front Range Foothills, and The Southern Front
Range Foothills.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Thursday. For the
High Wind Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with
power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Strong winds may lead to rapid fire growth
of any new fire in the lower foothills.

Information: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

High Wind Warning  HIGH WIND WARNING   High Wind Warning
ESTES PARK
Areas Affected:
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County
Effective: Wed, 12/17 6:57pm Updated: Wed, 12/17 9:35pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 12/18 6:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25
to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Fort Collins.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MST tonight. For
the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.

Information: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
ESTES PARK
Areas Affected:
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet - South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet
Effective: Wed, 12/17 2:32pm Updated: Wed, 12/17 9:35pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 12/17 11:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 8 inches expected, with localized accumulations up to
10 inches near ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park and the
Medicine Bow Range.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.

Information: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

High Wind Watch  HIGH WIND WATCH   High Wind Watch
ESTES PARK
Areas Affected:
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet - South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet - Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet - Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet
Effective: Wed, 12/17 6:57pm Updated: Wed, 12/17 9:35pm Urgency: Future
Expires: Thu, 12/18 6:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible
 
Details: 
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 100 mph or more above timberline. Gusts up to 80 mph in
the foothills. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph
with gusts up to 100 mph possible.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range,
The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian
Peaks, The Northern Front Range Foothills, and The Southern Front
Range Foothills.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Thursday. For the
High Wind Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with
power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Strong winds may lead to rapid fire growth
of any new fire in the lower foothills.

Information: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

High Wind Watch  HIGH WIND WATCH   High Wind Watch
ESTES PARK
Areas Affected:
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County
Effective: Wed, 12/17 6:57pm Updated: Wed, 12/17 9:35pm Urgency: Future
Expires: Thu, 12/18 6:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible
 
Details: 
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25
to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Fort Collins.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MST tonight. For
the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.

Information: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fire Weather Watch  FIRE WEATHER WATCH   Fire Weather Watch
ESTES PARK
Areas Affected:
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County - Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County - North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County
Effective: Wed, 12/17 5:55pm Updated: Wed, 12/17 9:35pm Urgency: Future
Expires: Thu, 12/18 2:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible
 
Details: 
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY HAS EXPIRED...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239 and 240.

* TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph west of I-25.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.

Information: 
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.