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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning:
1134 am MDT sun Oct 8 2017
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from midnight tonight
to 3 PM MDT Monday...
* what... heavy snow expected. Some secondary roads and bridges
and overpasses may become snow or slush covered. Plan on slow
and hazardous travel conditions, including during the morning
commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches
are expected, heaviest amounts near the foothills.
* Where... Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver and Castle Rock.
* When... midnight to 3 PM Monday.
* Additional details... scattered power outages may occur due to
heavy wet snow accumulating on trees still bearing their
leaves.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest Road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
ALSO A FREEZE WARNING
... Freeze warning remains in effect from midnight tonight to
10 am MDT Tuesday...
* temperature... lows tonight will be near or just below
freezing. Low temperatures Monday night will drop into the mid
20s most areas.
* Impacts... sensitive vegetation may be damaged by snow and the
near freezing temperatures tonight. A hard freeze Monday night
will be a killing freeze to most vegetation. Outdoor sprinkler
systems should be drained today to prevent damage.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.
