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Breckenridge, CO
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Summit County Emergency Management retweeted
@XcelEnergyCO is advising that power will begin to be restored within the hour. We will continue to monitor and take necessary actions if restoration is delayed. For further updates: outagemap-xcelenergy.com/out…
*POWER OUTAGE* we are working with Xcel Energy to determine the nature and extent of a power outage affecting @SilverthorneCO If extended into the evening, we will activate an emergency shelter to provide warmth and relief to those in need. Updates to follow within the hour.
❄️Don’t get stranded and stay off the roads during severe winter weather ❄️
#comeearlystaylate #cowx
Summit County Emergency Management retweeted
Winter storm still on track for the mountains.
❄️Very heavy snow (2"/hr) moves into the mountain this evening.
❄️Best to avoid driving in the mountains after mid evening due to very heavy snow & strong winds.
#cowx
ALT Winter Storm Warning for the mountains and Winter Weather Advisory for the mountain valleys 5pm today until 9am Monday.
A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect this evening at 5pm. Visibility will be near zero at times resulting in white out conditions. Travel will be treacherous and potentially life-threatening. @SummitCountyGov #rockymountains #travel
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Summit County Emergency Management retweeted
‘Treacherous’ conditions near as a majority of Colorado’s mountains face a winter storm warning ift.tt/3tr0TkR
It's that time of year again! @NWSBoulder is advising of our first winter storm of the season. bit.ly/3RYdvlp #COwx
If you haven't already heard, @FEMA will be conducting a national test of their Emergency Alert System tomorrow at 12:20pm MDT bit.ly/48BOBhq
Small #wildfire near Meadow Creek in #SummitCounty. @SummitSheriffCO @Summit_Fire are on scene. Air support has been requested from @COStateFire and should be overhead shortly. No evacuations have been ordered.
Smoky haze visible in #SummitCounty is coming from wildfires in Canada. No active wildfires within the County and air quality remains in the healthy range. @SummitCountyGov Public Health will continue to monitor for any changes. More information: bit.ly/3MO9q0d
Summit County Emergency Management retweeted
Here comes the snow for the mountains! Thinking of heading to the mountains? Do it sooner rather than later! Roads will become snow packed and closures are possible this afternoon/evening. As always check road conditions before heading out: cotrip.org/home #cowx
Summit County Emergency Management retweeted
For detailed forecasts:
weather.gov/denver and mobile.weather.gov have daily and hourly forecasts for an exact location.
Latest snow forecasts and probabilities for Colorado are at weather.gov/denver/winter.
CDOT Road Information is at cotrip.org.
#cowx
Travelers to #SummitCounty will encounter treacherous winter driving conditions this weekend. Roads may be impassible & you could find yourself in a dangerous situation if attempting travel during heavy snowfall. bit.ly/3Ta4CUE
@ColoradoDOT @SummitCountyGov @COEmergency
Summit County Emergency Management retweeted
All students and staff are safe. All schools, including SHS, will move to “Normal” protocol and resume normal school operations. After a full search of the school building and grounds by law enforcement, there has not been an identified threat.
All @summitk12 are now operating under normal conditions and the lockdown/secure orders have been cancelled. The @SummitSheriffCO is continuing their investigation with the FBI and there is no related threat to the community.
All @summitk12 schools are currently on lockdown status due to a reported threat of violence. All students and staff are safe and there is not an active threat. @SummitSheriffCO is conducting a methodical process to evaluate the threat. Updates forthcoming.
Summit County Emergency Management retweeted
We are welcoming our guests from the Front Range to enjoy Summit County safely. Planning ahead means you can get up to the slopes and back home with the right tires and some good timing, along with patience and careful driving on icy roads.
#SummitCounty is expecting #winterweather this weekend. Lodging is full and stranded motorists will find very limited resources. Please plan your travel and stay off the roads during winter weather! @ColoradoDOT @I70Things @SummitCountyGov @NWSBoulder @COEmergencyMGMT
@COStateFire @RWBFire and @Summit_Fire will be burning slash piles near French Gulch Road in @TownofBreck today. Smoke and flame will be visible throughout Summit County. Please do not call 911 to report this activity. youtu.be/hBTQrlaERmw
Just after 10 p.m. last night @Summit_Fire crews responded to the area above the Dillon Archery range for a small wildfire. The @USFSRockyMtns will assume command of the fire this morning.
