Monthly Archives: March 2016

3/26/16 – Winter Weather Advisory Issued 12:00am – 9:00pm

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area from midnight to 9:00pm on Saturday, March 26, 2016.  Stay tuned in to the latest forecast details, particularly if you have travel plans during the period.  More details can be found at www.weather.gov/pub

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PUEBLO HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER
IN EFFECT.

* LOCATION...SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTIES.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A MOIST PACIFIC STORM SYSTEM WILL SPREAD
  SNOW ACROSS THE AREA TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...WHICH COULD
  BECOME LOCALLY HEAVY AT TIMES...ESPECIALLY THIS EVENING
  THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 TO 5 INCHES.

* WIND...NORTHEAST 10 TO 20 MPH.

* IMPACT...ROADS WILL BECOME SLICK...SNOWPACKED AND ICY WITH
  RAPIDLY CHANGING CONDITIONS UNDER THE HEAVIER SNOW BANDS THIS
  EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

3/23/16 – Campus Closure Effective 1:00pm Today

UCCSAlert: UCCS will be closing at 1:00pm on Wed, March 23, 2016 due to hazardous weather. Classes and activities after 1:00pm today are CANCELLED.

  • Dining and Food Services will be operating  to serve residents according to the spring break schedule at the Lodge
  • Police and dispatch operations remain available should you need their services
  • Resident Assistants are available for assistance with housing issues

3/23/16 – Winter Weather Advisory & High Wind Warning In Effect Until 6:00pm

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for campus until 6:00pm this evening.  Additionally, a High Wind Warning is also in effect for our area until 6:00pm.

Preparedness actions:

  • If you are planning to travel, stay up to date with the latest forecast information by visiting www.weather.gov/pub, and the latest travel conditions by visiting www.cotrip.org
  • Drive safely in areas of strong cross winds
  • Secure outdoor items which may become airborne, or be damaged, by high winds

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