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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 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 6 am MST Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer
in effect.

* Timing... widespread snow will develop on Tuesday morning and
will continue through Tuesday night.

* Snow accumulation... 2 to 5 inches of snow.

* Snow level... rising to around 6500 feet Tuesday afternoon
before falling to below 4000 feet Tuesday night.

* Winds... south to southeast 5 to 10 mph Tuesday... shifting to
the southwest Tuesday night.

* Visibility... 2 to 3 miles in snow... lowering to less than 1 mile
at times in heavier snow.

* Impacts... roads and highways will become icy and slick Tuesday
into Tuesday night including highways 160 and 550. Travel may
also be affected by reduced visibilities as a result of the
snow.

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 0700 am

Durango, La Plata County.

Snow m7.0 inch, reported by cocorahs.


            24 hour snowfall





02/13/2012 0700 am

4 miles WSW of Durango, La Plata County.

Snow m6.5 inch, reported by cocorahs.


            24 hour snowfall





02/13/2012 0604 am

18 miles NNE of Durango, La Plata County.

Heavy snow m11.0 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            24 hour snowfall at Haviland Lake bringing storm total
            so far to 12.5 inches.



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