Mountain and Plains Weather Bring Snow, Cold, Advisories
Grand Junction, Colorado — National Weather Service forecasts and local meteorologists reported incoming mountain snow, strong winds and plunging temperatures across Colorado, Wyoming and metro Atlanta this holiday week. Friday night systems are expected to produce 1–10 inches in mountain zones, 1–3 inches in some plains areas, and gusts up to 45 mph, with overnight lows falling into single digits in parts of Wyoming. Winter Weather Advisories covered multiple Colorado mountain ranges and Campbell County, Wyoming, with hazardous travel possible during peak snow and blowing snow periods on Friday night and early Saturday. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Timeline
- Thanksgiving day: Mostly sunny and mild conditions across several reporting regions.
- Friday daytime: Cloud increases and cold-frontal approach; some areas breezy.
- Friday evening to overnight: Snow develops along Continental Divide and across Wyoming plains.
- Early Saturday morning: Peak snowfall and blowing snow expected; advisories in effect.
- Saturday afternoon into Sunday: Snow tapers in many areas; additional mountain snow possible Sunday.
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Ski resorts, municipal water managers, and snow-removal businesses benefited from measurable snowfall that helps replenish snowpack and supports winter recreation-related demand.
Commuters, freight operators, and emergency responders suffered increased travel hazards, delays, and elevated workload due to snow, blowing snow, and low visibility during overnight and early-morning periods.
After reading and researching latest news.... Observations show NWS forecasts and local reports documenting mountain snow, limited accumulations in plains, strong gusts, and subfreezing overnight lows from Friday into Saturday; Winter Weather Advisories and travel impacts were issued for multiple Colorado ranges and Wyoming counties, notably reducing road safety overnight.
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