RBC | A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Central Yampa River Basin, including the cities of Craig, Hayden and Meeker through 5 p.m. Friday. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches with winds gusting as high as 30 mph are expected. * IMPACTS…Travel could be very[Read More…]
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Blaze reported hours after issuance of critical fire danger warning
The most recent update from Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office: MEEKER | A wildfire near Greasewood Gulch approximately 24 miles west of Meeker was reported just hours after the National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for critical fire conditions. Despite a very snowy winter and wet spring,[Read More…]
Winter travel safety tips
RBC | Before winter weather arrives in earnest, it is highly recommended that you prepare your car or truck for winter travel. A well-equipped vehicle has adequate tires, tire chains, tow rope, sand or cat litter for traction, shovel, tool kit, windshield scraper and brush, battery cables, first aid kit,[Read More…]
Flash Flood Watch issued for burn scar areas
RBC | The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for several area burn scars, including the Red Canyon, Cabin Lake, Indian Valley and Divide Fires in Rio Blanco and Moffat Counties. The watch is in effect from noon today through noon Wednesday as storm systems roll through.[Read More…]
Weather observers …
John Kyle (right), from the National Weather Service (NOAA/NWS) office in Grand Junction presented the Meeker BLM a 25-year length of service award to mining engineer and official weather observer Paul Daggett (left) and BLM field manager Kent Walter (center). The BLM office in Meeker has been taking daily weather[Read More…]
Understanding winter weather warnings
RBC | When a warning is issued during the winter season, will you know what it means, and will you know how to respond? During this Colorado Winter Weather Preparedness Week, please become familiar with our list of potentially life-saving winter weather products. This statement contains warning and advisory criteria[Read More…]
National Weather Service explains warning system
RBC I When a weather warning is issued during the winter season, will you know what it means, and will you know how to respond? During this Colorado Winter Weather Preparedness Week, please become familiar with the National Weather Service’s list of potentially life-saving winter weather products. This statement contains[Read More…]
Free storm spotter and weather safety training May 13 in Meeker
MEEKER I The National Weather Service will provide free storm spotter and weather safety training in Meeker, and all interested individuals are invited to take part.
