The floods in COlorado last week were on the Eastern Slope. This forecast is for our side, the Western Slope. Eagle is mentioned, but we are well outside of any flood of the Eagle River and Brush Creek. The forecast: ... A powerful storm system brings the threat of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding... followed by slushy snow accumulations over the mountain passes late tonight... Showers will become frequent today with embedded thunderstorms... some of these storms will be strong. A slight chance of severe thunderstorms exists for southeast Utah and southwest Colorado. Severe thunderstorms are defined as hail of 1 inch or larger and wind gusts of 58 mph or higher. The threat of flash flooding also exists for southeast Utah and southwest Colorado where ground conditions have remained moist. Not much rainfall is required for saturated conditions. The environment is favorable for bands of heavy rain showers and significant hail accumulations. The combination of heavy rain showers and hail increase the likelihood of excess runoff. The heaviest rainfall is expected across Montezuma and La Plata counties in southwest Colorado... the threat of flash flooding for these two counties is elevated and residents should be prepared to take action if necessary. If you live or plan to be in an area that is prone to flash flooding or mud debris flows... it may be necessary to take precautionary measures. For the mountain passes of western Colorado... snow levels will lower to around 9500 feet late this evening. Light slush accumulations may occur above 9500 feet tonight. The mountain passes are not the only locations that will be prone to ice accumulations. Motorists may encounter icy conditions from hailstorms... which will be possible with strong or severe thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening. Active and hazardous weather is expected through this evening. People planning outdoor activities should be prepared for wet weather and various weather hazards that include the threat of hail... strong winds... flash flooding... and snow above 9500 feet tonight.
Posted on: Sun, 22 Sep 2013 21:03:30 +0000
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