NWS: Blizzard Warning for Kiowa, Bent, Prowers Jan. 8 & 9, 2024

Description: The National Weather Service Office of Pueblo has Issued a Blizzard Warning for Kiowa, Bent, Las Animas, Baca, Otero, and Prowers Counties Beginning at 5 AM Monday, January 8 through 5 PM Tuesday, January 9, 2024...

NWS: Blizzard Warning for Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, Las Animas, Baca, and Otero Counties Jan. 8, 2024

Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- 240 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Kiowa County, Bent County and Prowers County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST TUESDAY

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Otero County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could
impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could
cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall amounts and impacts due to the blizzard conditions will be south of Highway 50.

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