Southwest San Juan Mountains
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Winter Weather Advisory
Expires 8:00 AM EST on February 15, 2012

Statement as of 9:42 PM MST on February 13, 2012


... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 6 am Tuesday to
6 am MST Wednesday...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
Winter Weather Advisory for snow... which is in effect from 6 am
Tuesday to midnight MST Tuesday night.

* Timing... widespread snow is expected to develop early Tuesday
then continue through Tuesday evening.

* Snow accumulation... 5 to 10 inches of new snow with locally
higher amounts are possible.

* Winds... south 10 to 15 mph with occasional gusts up to 25 mph.
Winds will shift to the west Tuesday evening.

* Visibility... 1 to 2 miles in snow dropping to less than one mile
at times during periods of heavier snow.

* Impacts... mountain roads and highways will become icy and snow
packed. Travel will also be affected by reduced visibilities
and areas of blowing and drifting snow over the passes.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and/or
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.






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Local Storm Report


02/13/2012 0536 am

Coal Bank Pass, San Juan County.

Heavy snow e18.0 inch, reported by dept of highways.


            24 hour snowfall estimated between 16 and 18 inches





02/13/2012 0536 am

Molas Pass, San Juan County.

Heavy snow e14.0 inch, reported by dept of highways.


            24 hour snowfall





02/13/2012 0536 am

Silverton, San Juan County.

Heavy snow m10.0 inch, reported by dept of highways.


            24 hour snowfall





02/12/2012 0341 PM

Silverton, San Juan County.

Heavy snow m7.0 inch, reported by dept of highways.


            As measured at 1500 MST.




02/12/2012 0341 PM

Coal Bank Pass, San Juan County.

Heavy snow e12.0 inch, reported by dept of highways.


            8 inches measured at noon. Additional 4 inches
            estimated by 1530 MST.




02/12/2012 0341 PM

Molas Pass, San Juan County.

Heavy snow m8.0 inch, reported by dept of highways.


            8 inches measured at noon.




02/12/2012 0349 PM

Silverton, San Juan County.

Snow e6.0 inch, reported by co-op observer.




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