Weather Alert in Colorado
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 10:24AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
AREAS AFFECTED: Alamosa, CO; Chaffee, CO; Conejos, CO; Costilla, CO; Custer, CO; Fremont, CO; Huerfano, CO; Lake, CO; Las Animas, CO; Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, CO
DESCRIPTION: ESFPUB Risk of enhanced runoff and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt ...EXISTING CONDITIONS... Recent storms have brought several inches of snow water equivalent to mid to high elevations (8500'->10500') over the eastern San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains of south-central Colorado, and along the Continental Divide of central Colorado. With upcoming precipitation, warming temperatures, and possible rain-on-snow for mid to high elevations, this region of Colorado is vulnerable to enhanced runoff and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt. ...PRECIPITATION... There is a roughly 25% chance of 0.1" or more of liquid precipitation over much of the area of concern today through Saturday afternoon. Precipitation in the form of rain could occur as high as 10,000 feet. This elevated chance of rain-on-snow, along with warmer temperatures, could accelerate melting of new and existing snowpack. ...STREAMFLOW CONDITIONS AND RUNOFF FORECASTS... Streams and rivers in the area could see elevated flows of dangerously cold water over the next several days. Low lying areas and valley floors could see some minor inundation from snowmelt. Stay away from fast moving water, exercise caution near riverbanks and stay alert to watches and warnings from the National Weather Service. You can also find additional weather and water products and forecasts at the NWS Pueblo website at: Https://www.weather.gov/pub
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Weather Topic: What is Fog?
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Fog is technically a type of stratus cloud, which lies along the
ground and obscures visibility.
It is usually created when humidity in the air condenses into tiny water droplets.
Because of this, some places are more prone to foggy weather, such as regions
close to a body of water.
Fog is similar to mist; both are the appearance of water droplets suspended in
the air, but fog is the term applied to the condition when visibility is less than 1 km.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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