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Weather Alerts for Estes Park

Issued by the National Weather Service

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
Effective: Mon, 2/23 12:26pm Updated: Mon, 2/23 7:31pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 2/24 5:15am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.

* WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills, the Mosquito Range, and
the Front Range Mountains including, Rocky Mountain National Park
and the Indian Peaks.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid
fire growth of any new fire. 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.

Red Flag Warning  RED FLAG WARNING   Red Flag Warning
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 - Northeast Weld County - Central and South Weld County
Effective: Mon, 2/23 11:59am Updated: Mon, 2/23 7:31pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 2/24 5:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 242 and 243.

* TIMING...From 10 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Channels of
stronger winds will be possible with gusts to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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 Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning  RED FLAG WARNING   Red Flag Warning
ESTES PARK
Areas Affected:
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: Mon, 2/23 11:59am Updated: Mon, 2/23 7:31pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 2/24 5:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 215 and 216.

* TIMING...From 10 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 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 Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
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
Effective: Mon, 2/23 12:44pm Updated: Mon, 2/23 7:31pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 2/24 5:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches, with
locally up to 14 inches in and near the mountains of Rocky Mountain
National Park. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will make travel hazardous.

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.

Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow
extra time to reach your destination.