Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern El Paso County
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NOAA issued it on May 14, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Northern El Paso County, Colorado, with expected snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches from May 5 to May 6.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern El Paso County, Colorado
- Issued
- May 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo CO
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern El Paso County, Colorado.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by NWS Pueblo CO. It is effective from May 5 at 6:00 PM MDT until May 6 at 6:00 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Northern El Paso County, including Monument Ridge and Rampart Range below 7500 feet in Colorado.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Check the latest road conditions by calling 511.
Expected Conditions
Snow accumulations are expected between 5 and 10 inches. Heavy, wet snow could bring down tree branches and power lines.
Timeline
The warning is effective from May 5 at 6:00 PM MDT and ends on May 6 at 6:00 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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