Summary:
A weather system moving into the South Plains will bring a threat of strong to severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rain. Mountain snow will persist in the Rockies to the north of this system. Rain with mountain snow continues in the Pacific Northwest. A pair of strong weather systems to bring areas of high winds, heavy rain, and heavy snow to southern Alaska. Impacted Lanes: I-25, I-40, U.S. Highway 550
Montana
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 9 AM MDT Friday Morning
- Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph, are occurring. Isolated wind gusts approaching 85 mph in wind prone areas along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front.
- Impacts: High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles or those pulling trailers.
Colorado
Winter Strom Warning remains in effect until 6 AM MDT Friday morning
- Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches with the heaviest accumulations above 10000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Embedded thunderstorms this afternoon could cause intense snowfall rates up to around 2 inches per hour which could cause rapidly deteriorating travel conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM MDT this evening
- Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.
New Mexico
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM MDT this evening
- Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways, including portions of Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 550 over the Continental Divide.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM MDT this evening
- Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, except up to 10 inches on higher peaks and northeast-facing ridges, including Raton Pass. West winds early Thursday morning becoming north to northeast gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. This includes along portions of I-25 at Raton Pass.
