...A Strong Storm Sunday Will Bring Showers And Thunderstorms... Light Snow Accumulations In The Higher Passes...Heavy Rain And Possible Flooding... A Strong And Fast-Moving Pacific Storm And Its Associated Cold Front Will Move Into The Area Sunday. As The System Approaches Sunday Morning...Showers And Thunderstorms Will Increase In Coverage And Intensity And Gusty Southwest Winds Will Strengthen. Thunderstorms Will Be Capable Of Generating Wind Gusts To 45 Mph...As Well As Small Hail And Heavy Rain. Stronger Storms With Heavy Rain Are Favored Across Southeast Utah And Southwest Colorado Sunday Afternoon Where A Flash Flood Watch Is In Effect. The Heavy Rainfall May Lead To Excess Runoff...Debris Flows Or Flash Flooding. Areas Around Recent Burn Scars Are Especially Susceptable To Mudslides. A Few Thunderstorms May Be Capable Of Generating Large Hail And Wind Gusts In Excess Of 60 Mph. Meanwhile...Accumulating Snow Is Likely Above 12000 Feet During The Day On Sunday. As The Cold Front Sweeps Eastward Across The Region Snow Levels Will Lower To Around 9500 Feet Across The North...And Around 10500 Feet Over The South In The Evening. Though Moisture Quickly Decreases Behind The Front...Light Snow Accumulations Are Possible Over The Higher Mountain Passes By Monday Morning. Hikers Planning To Venture Above The Timberline Should Be Especially Aware Of The Range Of Hazardous Weather Expected Sunday And Sunday Night. In Addition...Those Traveling Over The Higher Colorado Passes Should Be Prepared For The Possibility Of Winter Driving Conditions Sunday Night.
Posted on: Sun, 22 Sep 2013 02:45:42 +0000
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