Colorado Daily Status Report: April 3
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Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - DHSEM
Colorado Daily Status Report
*****April 3, 2014*****
Information in this report was gathered before 11:00 AM.
NSTR = Nothing Significant to Report
Alerts/Warnings
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level - Level 1 (Last update March 28) - 7 Day Outlook
SEOC and Other EOC Activations
Duty Officer: (303) 472-4046
Emergency Operations Center (SEOC): Day to Day
Current Disasters/Large Incidents
Colorado Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides: DR-4145 – Recovery Operations
ColoradoUnited * CoRecovers.info * COEmergency.com * Fema.gov/disaster/4145 * CDOT Flood Related Projects
Colorado Weather Watches/Warnings/Advisories - Website
Last updated: 09:13 MDT on 04-03-2014
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A precipitation band will continue to progress across the tri-state area in the morning hours, which will bring snow showers and a wintry mix of precipitation as the temperature warms toward mid-morning. Snowfall will turn into rain in the afternoon with high temperatures reaching the upper 30s to lower 40s. North winds will be between 20 and 25 mph. Precipitation will move out of the high plains this evening.
An upper trough will be passing over the state today. Snow will
be tapering off from the northwest to the southeast through the
morning. Expect another 1 to 4 inches over the southern foothills
and areas of the Palmer Divide, with less than 2 inches
elsewhere. The snow that has fallen and continues to fall is quite
wet and will produce slushy driving conditions over the plains.
Travel may be more difficult in the southern foothills where
around a foot of snow has fallen.
North winds will pick up today with gusts to 40 mph over the
plains, however blowing snow should not be much of a concern as
the snow is quite wet and heavy and temperatures increase to above
freezing today.
Skies will clear tonight as weak ridging moves overhead.
be tapering off from the northwest to the southeast through the
morning. Expect another 1 to 4 inches over the southern foothills
and areas of the Palmer Divide, with less than 2 inches
elsewhere. The snow that has fallen and continues to fall is quite
wet and will produce slushy driving conditions over the plains.
Travel may be more difficult in the southern foothills where
around a foot of snow has fallen.
North winds will pick up today with gusts to 40 mph over the
plains, however blowing snow should not be much of a concern as
the snow is quite wet and heavy and temperatures increase to above
freezing today.
Skies will clear tonight as weak ridging moves overhead.
A spring storm will continue to produce snow through most of the region this morning, mainly in the higher elevations and along the I-25 corridor with a mix of rain and snow expected through the eastern plains. Significant snow falls are expected through the mountains and areas from Pueblo county north and west while light to moderate amounts are expected elsewhere. Afternoon temperatures will in the 30s through the mountains while temperatures into the 40s are expected through the plains. For road conditions call 511 and for up to date weather check out our website at www.crh.noaa.gov/pub
A storm system will exit the region today allowing mountain snow and valley showers to gradually decrease. Weak high pressure will bring warmer and generally dry weather Friday, although a few mountain showers are possible. The next winter storm will enter the area Saturday and last into Monday for another round of mountain snow, valley showers and cooler temperatures.
Additional Colorado Weather Information and Conditions
NWS Reports (TEXT only) * NWS Watches Warnings/Alerts (TEXT Only) * Satellite: Vis | IR | WV * Animated Satellite: Vis | IR | WV * Radar: Current | Animated * Snow Pack * Colorado Earthquake Data
National Significant Weather Outlook
Storm Prediction Website - twitter - Facebook * Categorical Outlook * Tornado Outlook * Wind Outlook * Hail Outlook * Winter Weather Outlook * 24-Hour U.S. Precipitation * Western U.S. Monthly Precipitation *Precipitation % of Average 30-Day 60-Day 90-Day * Drought Monitor – Alternative Link * Seasonal Drought Outlook * National Earthquake Map
National Fire Maps
* Current Large Incidents Map * New Large Incidents Map * National Monthly Wildfire Potential Outlook
Colorado Fire Restrictions, Bans and Current Fires
Current Fire Map * Fire Restrictions Post * Fire Restrictions Map * Fires mapped by Pueblo Interagency Dispatch
Colorado Regional Updates
The Nuclear Weapons Accident/Incident Exercise (NUWAIX) 2014 will take place in Grand Junction from April 1-3 2014.
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Monitoring a Winter Storm Warning for Alamosa, Costilla and Conejos County through this afternoon.
On 4/2/2014 Huerfano County advised that they had a Wildland Fire that threatened structures near mm 286-290 on Hwy 160. At approximately 1540 hours the fire was reported as fairly well contained and the units that were on standby were released. The location of the fire was closer to the bottom of La Veta pass than to the intersection of Hwy 12 and 160. This will be the last update to the fire unless something changes and additional updates are needed.
NSTR
The Denver Front Range area south to Colorado Springs is currently under winter storm warnings and/or winter weather advisories.
No incidents to report this morning. The NorthEast Field Manager will be participating in the 2014 Wildland Fire/All Risk Summit in Fort Collins today
Colorado Emergency Support Functions
1- Transportation
These links connects you with CDOT traffic alerts and road conditions, Road conditions/Closures - both planned and non-planned (accidents, etc.) throughout Colorado: * COTRIP (511) * Conditions Map * Road Speed Map *Subscribe to Alerts * Travel Alerts
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2 - TeleCommunications – IT
Apple Releases Security Updates for Safari: Apple released Safari 6.1.3 and Safari 7.0.3 for OS X to address multiple vulnerabilities in WebKit. Software memory corruption issues may lead to information disclosure, unexpected application termination, or arbitrary code execution.
Users and administrators are encouraged to review Apple Support Article HT6181 and apply the necessary updates.
NSTR
3 - Public Works – Engineering
The State of Colorado has developed the following interactive mapping applications to provide a statewide clearinghouse of flood-hazard and related information: Flood Decision Support System * Flood Decision Support System Map
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4 – Firefighting
NSTR
5 - Emergency Management
24/7 Duty Officer 303-472-4046
SEOC Status: Day to Day Operations – Activation Level Definitions
Day-to-day operations for the SEOC - no activation for the NUWAIX exercise, but staff are available to provide inputs to exercise play if needed.
6 - Mass Care
NSTR
7 - Resource Support
The State Logistics / Resource Management Office continues to manage EMAC Missions in support of Flood Recovery. The State CRRF Program is in full swing and the Logistics/ Resource Management Office continues to receive Agreements that will be processed and shared prior to the 2014 Wild Fire Season.
8 - Public Health
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment * twitter * Facebook * Colorado Health Alert Network
Front Range Air Quality/Smoke * Front Range Air Quality General * All Colorado Air Quality Advisories * Colorado Air Quality Summary * Detailed Air Quality Summary
The seven-county Denver-metro area's wintertime advisory program ended for another season earlier this week. Consequently, indoor burning is unrestricted and will remain so until the start of next season on November 1.
9 - Search and Rescue
NSTR
10 - Oil and Hazardous Materials
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11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources
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12 – Energy
As a result of the winter weather 88 power outages have been reported. These outages have impacted 3,464 customers.
13 - Public Safety/Security
Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC) * Mobile App Apple Android * File a Suspicious Activity Report
NSTR
15 - Public Information
Colorado National Guard
The Colorado National Guard deployed 16 personnel from the Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT) last Saturday (29 Mar) in support of the Washington State Oso Mudslide. This was an EMAC request from Washington State to Colorado. The duration of support is to be determined based on the recovery effort.
Upcoming Statewide Events (For regional events please see the individual regions)
Statewide Exercises
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South
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04/03/14
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Northeast
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04/10/14
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Northwest
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04/16/14
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North Central
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04/28/14
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North Central
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04/29/14
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North Central
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05/07/14
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Northeast
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05/08/14
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Northwest
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05/12/14
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North Central
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05/19/14
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Northeast
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05/22/14
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Northwest
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06/02/14
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Northwest
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07/08/14
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***End of Colorado Daily Status Report***
Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - DHSEM
9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Suite 200 Centennial, Colorado 80112
This daily report is created by the Strategic Communications Team within the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Information in this report is pulled from various websites and resources available to the public. Information is also made available through daily contacts with members of our Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) and Regional Field Managers. If you have information that you would like to include in this daily report please contact Nathan Hunerwadel, Communications Specialist at (720) 879-2462.
