A fire weather watch has been issued for the hills and mountains around the Bay Area on Saturday and Sunday due to dry, offshore winds. A significant early season winter storm is moving across the US, bringing heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions to the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains. Denver is expected to see light snow with minimal accumulation on Saturday, which will ramp up in the evening. Winter storm watches and warnings have been issued for the mountains in Colorado, with widespread snow totals of 8-18 inches and travel difficulties expected. The Central Rockies and Front Range are also forecasted to receive moderate to heavy snow. Cold air and a new storm system will bring the potential for freezing drizzle or rain in the western High Plains. A wind advisory is in effect for parts of California, and elevated fire weather conditions are possible in higher terrain areas. The Denver area is preparing for a damaging snowstorm, with power outages and downed trees expected. Red flag warnings, wind advisories, and freeze watches are also in effect in some areas.
#Broncos forecast tomorrow: Snow is mostly pregame. Game itself is just cold with maybe an early flurry. Accumulating snow should be done by noon. Give yourself TONS of extra time heading to Mile High. #9wx #COwx @mikeklis @Scotty_G6 @9NEWSSports https://t.co/R2xMByb0A9
Updated confidence forecast for Denver. 60% chance of 5-10" of snow, 30% chance of 11-14". Again: prep for a high impact snowstorm. Charge your phones today. #9wx #COwx https://t.co/JRVbYARb24
It's dumping snow across the Colorado Rockies this morning! Here's a look from Sunlight Mountain near Glenwood Springs. Some ski areas have already picked up 7" #cowx https://t.co/FtwHWFkqny
Good morning. We're tacking wind that will increase fire danger, especially in the mountains. All the details on Today in the Bay. https://t.co/bUuGSV7neL https://t.co/ktc2vtAdxy
❄️ The first snowstorm of the season is about to swing through the Centennial State, dumping a plowable snowfall and up to a foot in the Denver suburbs. MyRadar meteorologist @MatthewCappucci has an update. #cowx https://t.co/3heZ11Lqe7
We’re going to get weather in a line across the country today, including some snow going down in Colorado. https://t.co/0sFfPfDuTc
7:18am: First wave of snow dropped a general dusting-1” or so around the metro area. We’ll get a bit of a lull now until the main event kicks in after 3pm. #9wx #COwx https://t.co/CJHJXmZc1A
IT'S HAPPENING! Snow and cold temperatures are taking over the Colorado Rocky Mountains this weekend. This camera near Aspen has already measured over 6 inches this morning! Who's excited for ski season?! #COwx https://t.co/T0dq6Q1tkH
Moderate to locally heavy snow forecast across the Central Rockies and Front Range this weekend https://t.co/A3RX3bxaUJ
A Red Flag Warning, a Wind Advisory, and a Freeze Watch are all in effect for portions of our area this weekend. More details in the🧵 #CAwx https://t.co/5rkj0wOSnh
Folks, this is looking more and more like a damaging snowstorm for the Denver area. Prep for power outages and downed trees. And stay home tomorrow night if you can. #9wx #COwx
NEW: Winter Storm Warning issued for Denver, @NWSBoulder has most of the Denver area with 6-14" of accumulation. 10"+ will cause some big problems. Downed trees/power lines very much a possibility. #9wx #COwx
Here's the weather snapshot for #Saturday -Snow/light icing from the central Rockies into the central and southern Plains -Heavy rain/flooding possible from the southern Plains to Ohio Valley -Elevated/critical fire weather threats in parts of California from gusty offshore winds https://t.co/9fRfdobkkK
The Fire Weather Watch is in effect Saturday and Sunday for high-elevation areas of the North Bay, East Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains. https://t.co/yQl1v6SrAX
Nudged up our @9NEWS forecast for Denver. I still suspect most of you see 5s and 6s, but there will be 9s, 10s and 11s. #9wx #COwx https://t.co/lkFkSG4Nef
California -- especially southern California -- faces dangerous fire threat this weekend from high winds. Read more by @HazardWriter: https://t.co/z1V5DDRZ8C https://t.co/uEZHOrD9n6
Berkeley, Oakland under heightened wildfire risk in windy weekend forecast https://t.co/iMIOty2waK
⚠A Wind Advisory is in effect for the North Bay Mountains, East Bay Hills, and Santa Cruz Mts Saturday 8 AM through Sunday 5 PM. North to northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph will be possible. #cawx https://t.co/WJxiRPT3mE
Tomorrow's snow mostly comes in two ways: 1) upslope flow and 2) a jet-induced localized band that'll probably move erratically. Because the western/southern foothills will see snow from both, that's where there's a much better chance for 6"+ of snow. #9wx #COwx https://t.co/hPjYfxe2JL
Our @9NEWS Denver confidence-based forecast: #9wx #COwx https://t.co/EdzNprI2H1
Watch as our humidity levels TANK this weekend with dry offshore winds develop prompting a Fire Weather Watch. https://t.co/DPvJS0BUwH
Models continue to tick up with totals, but it’s going to be a wide range for the Denver area. There’ll be some 1-2” totals in the metro area (maybe north side?)….and some 8-10” totals (foothills, south metro?). Maybe a bit more in a few spots too. #9wx #COwx
⛅️ Morning clouds give way to PM sunshine, with a chilly breeze and a high only in the 50s. ❄️ Snow starts in the mountains tonight and it’ll start in the Denver area tomorrow morning. 6”+ possible in parts of the metro area, worst tomorrow night. #9wx #COwx https://t.co/cdrICK4qBS
(forgot to attach map) As cold air and new storm pushes into the western High Plains we could get some light FREEZING DRIZZLE or rain developing over the next 48 hours. Even though probabilities for 0.10" aren't large. Even 0.05" is a disaster on the roads!! The wet you see… https://t.co/U3oXiJLgUK https://t.co/St7Fx9dnsy
As cold air and new storm pushes into the western High Plains we could get some light FREEZING DRIZZLE or rain developing over the next 48 hours. Even though probabilities for 0.10" aren't large. Even 0.05" is a disaster on the roads!! The wet you see could be ICE!
Critical fire weather conditions are possible this weekend within the higher terrain. Wind Advisories and a Fire Weather Watch are in effect. Do you have an emergency plan if a fire starts near you? Be prepared! #cawx https://t.co/jIfLLcAy21
Moderate to locally heavy snow forecast across the Central Rockies this weekend https://t.co/A3RX3bxaUJ
72-Hour Probability of Snow Accumulating ≥ 8" over the weekend. https://t.co/jmDe9egbao
Ensembles are telling a consistent story with weekend snow totals. Pretty high odds (70%+) of 3”+ of snow for most of the metro area. And a good chance someone west of I-25 gets 6”+. #9wx #COwx https://t.co/Xsg8YyFfps
A wintery mix is possible over the central to southern Plains on Sunday in the wake of a cold front. Further East, excessive rainfall may bring a potential for flash and urban flooding over parts of the southern Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley Sunday.… https://t.co/QGI5c0qPjh https://t.co/q2ZzAriY5H
Good details here from @NWSBoulder about the forecast uncertainty for this weekend's snow. Not everyone will see 4"+, but some of you probably will. And if you do, it'd make the roads a mess on Saturday night, and maybe snap some tree branches (esp 6"+). #9wx #COwx https://t.co/JHCsqCynpQ
Early estimates for #Colorado #snow through Sunday AM. May tack on a bit more through Sunday day. As always, don’t just focus on totals, but rather impact. Travel impacts plus sticky snow may mean power outages. Keep checking in with newer forecasts. Graphic from NWS #COwx https://t.co/Kagy7C1w2i
The weather service issued fire weather watches across parts of NorCal Thursday. https://t.co/OdYjYIKiJV
An outbreak of arctic air from Canada interacting with an upper-level trough ejecting into the Great Plains will first bring cold air and snow from the northern Rockies to the northern Plains. https://t.co/zaJAtgIGy6
NEW: Winter Storm Watch up for the mountains from Friday night through Sunday morning. Widespread 8-18", localized 24" totals (West Elks, RMNP?). Throw in 35 mph winds...and travel will be very difficult. #9wx #COwx https://t.co/IywkADJAky
A Fire Weather Watch was issued for the hills and mountains around the Bay Area, which is still waiting for a substantial rainstorm this year to completely squash fire concerns. https://t.co/X73RdNOfUL
The Bay Area office of the National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch that will go into effect early Saturday morning due to gusty offshore winds and dry conditions in the forecast. https://t.co/U03OFvaJ9P
☃️ An ongoing winter storm is dumping moderate to heavy snow across the northern Plains, and more snow is likely tonight. MyRadar meteorologist @MatthewCappucci has a breakdown on what to expect. https://t.co/KwElAC2EUw
.@NOAA's #GOESWest 🛰️ is continuing to monitor a significant early season winter storm moving across the U.S. Heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions are likely across the Northern Rockies and the Northern Plains today. Latest updates: https://t.co/wJGBXDcfEu https://t.co/Dct6uHkn3l
We have issued a Fire Weather Watch beginning 5 AM Saturday through 5 PM Sunday for gusty offshore winds and dry conditions. Please stay up to date on the forecast, and use extreme caution when recreating outdoors. Keep up with local officials for further information. #CAwx https://t.co/VeJ9e046sC
Jet streak passes through Saturday night. Highest chance for banding looks to be on Saturday night, also means better chance for higher impacts. Current guess: it snows lightly with minimal accumulation during the day Saturday in Denver, ramps up Sat. PM. #9wx #COwx https://t.co/PT0MRTWIW7
FIRE WEATHER WATCH Has just been issued for the hills and mountains around the Bay Area Saturday into Sunday. The most critical time for these dry, offshore winds will be Sunday morning where gusts will reach 40-50mph. https://t.co/pBkCSZyar8