[Update] Snow Squall Warning has been extended for Chaffee County, Lake County, northwestern Fremont County, and northwestern Saguache County through 8:45 pm.

At 7 pm, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from near Blue River to 8 miles southeast of Gunnison, moving southeast at 30 mph.

The snow squall could ring whiteout conditions. Zero visibility in snow and blowing snow. Wind gusts greater than 45 mph.

The National Weather Service says the snow squall conditions could be dangerous, life-threatening travel.

Locations impacted include:

  • Northern Decker Burn Scar
  • Salida
  • Buena Vista
  • Leadville
  • Poncha Springs
  • Maysville
  • Fremont Pass
  • Mt Massive
  • Twin Lakes
  • Mt Elbert
  • Poncha Pass
  • Sargents
  • Alpine
  • Granite
  • Nathrop
  • Climax
  • St Elmo
  • Turquoise Lake
  • Cottonwood Pass
  • Leadville North

PRECAUTIONARY & PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden whiteout conditions.