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How to survive a winter storm warning in Colorado

September 18, 2020 By Chrissy

A winter storm warning?  What does that mean to you?

Unlike winter storms in the “Winter”, early fall storms will most likely be completely gone by the end of the snow possibly even before depending on which area of Denver you live in.  The Denver metro areas like Aurora, Parker, Centennial, Englewood, Highlands Ranch won’t get as much snow as those communities in or close to the Palmer Divide (Parker, Castle Rock, Franktown, Monument) or the foothills (Golden, Evergreen, Boulder).

A few tips for those new residents of Colorado

  • Do not drive if you don’t know how to drive in snow! It doesn’t matter if you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle or not, if you are going too fast or don’t know how to use your breaks on snow and ice you WILL get in an accident and possibly hurt yourself, others and property. Take advantage of one of your Colorado native friends or neighbors and have them teach you to drive here.
  • If you have deciduous trees, do go outside and gently tap off heavy snow from tree limbs before they break.  Tree’s are a precious commodity in the high plains.
  • Always unhook your garden hoses from the house, even if you don’t think it’s going to get that cold.
  • Do dress in layers in Colorado pretty much year-round. The temperatures can and do vary drastically from when you leave your house for work and when you get home. It’s always a good idea to keep at least a  jacket, hat, and gloves in your car year-round.
  • You don’t need to run to the grocery store to stock up for the storm, it really will be melted with 24 -48 hours maximum.

The tips below were taken from the  State of Colorado Emergency Management site.

  • Store drinking water, first aid kit, canned/no-cook food, non-electric can opener, radio, flashlight and extra batteries where you can get them easily, even in the dark. Have questions about kits? Check out READYColorado for some great checklists and tips!
  • Keep cars and other vehicles fueled and in good repair, with a winter emergency kit in each.
  • Get a NOAA Weather Radio to monitor severe weather.
  • Know how the public is warned (siren, radio, TV, etc.) and the warning terms for each kind of disaster in your community:

Winter Weather Terminology in Colorado

  • “winter storm watch” — Be alert, a storm is likely
  • “winter storm warning” — Take action, the storm is in or entering the area
  • “blizzard warning” — Snow and strong winds combined will produce blinding snow, near zero visibility, deep drifts, and life-threatening wind chill–seek refuge immediately!
  • “winter weather advisory” — Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous, especially to motorists
  • “frost/freeze warning” — Below freezing temperatures are expected and may cause damage to plants, crops, or fruit trees
  • “flash flood or flood watch” — Be alert to signs of flash flooding and be ready to evacuate on a moment’s notice
  • “flash flood warning” — A flash flood is imminent–act quickly to save yourself because you may have only seconds
  • “flood warning” — Flooding has been reported or is imminent–take necessary precautions at once. Know safe routes from home, work and school to high ground.
  • Know how to contact other household members through a common out-of-state contact in the event you and have to evacuate and become separated.
  • Know how to turn off gas, electric power, and water before evacuating.
  • Know ahead of time what you should do to help elderly or disabled friends, neighbors or employees.
  • Winterize your house, barn, shed or any other structure that may provide shelter for your family, neighbors, livestock or equipment. Install storm shutters, doors, and windows; clear rain gutters; repair roof leaks; and check the structural ability of the roof to sustain unusually heavy weight from the accumulation of snow–or water, if drains on flat roofs do not work.
  • If you think you might want to volunteer in case of a disaster, now is the time to let voluntary organizations or the emergency services office know–beforehand.

Snow Plowing in Denver CO

In general snowplows follow this priority in all area’s of the Denver Metro area

  • Priority 1 – Arterials
  • Priority 2 – Collector Streets
  • Priority 3 – Local Roads
  • State Highways

Castle Rock has an online snowplow tracking system and you can check out at CRgov.com/plowtracker, will be updated once snow-removal operations begin

Do make snow angels, snowmen, snow forts and have fun!

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