SITUATION REPORT 2006-16v
Previous SITREPs posted at: http://dola.colorado.gov/dem/operations/sitreps/sitreps.htm
Press Releases posted at: http://dola.colorado.gov/dem/Press/press_releases.htm
Report Date: 1200 hours January 6, 2007
Event Type: Blizzard
Situation: Last night’s storm deposited approximately 1 - 4 inches of snow throughout the region, in some cases it did disrupt response and recovery operations. Many ranchers are being able to get to their herds with feed and water. Wind caused some blowing and drifting, but most counties felt they could re-clear roads with no problems.
Colorado Division of Wildlife personnel are working with local ranchers to help dispersed herds. National Guard continues their ground support operations at both the Lamar and Springfield command posts.
Each county continues their assessments. Demobilization planning also continues for resources deployed to the region.
Next week schools are expected to open. Structural engineers will conduct assessments of these facilities throughout the weekend as a high life safety mission. Reports of other buildings collapses have been received. No injuries have been reported.
Early this morning, the Civil Air Patrol conducted search and rescue operations in Otero County for a missing civilian aircraft. The aircraft has been located, no information survivors.
A large avalanche has been reported along Berthoud Pass , blocking US 40 in both directions. Several vehicles have been buried. Rescue operations are on-going
Current missions: Supporting Mission type Mission requirement
1. TF 169 South Cargo hauling Support Agriculture
2. TF 169 South Kim - Transport supplies Diesel fuel
3. TF South Hay ground support @ Pueblo Airport
Highway Status Report
- Baca County 50% open
- Bent County 70% passable to 4 wheel drive
- Crowley County 90% open - 10% four wheel drive
- Huerfano County 80% open
- Kiowa County 99% open
- Las Animas County 95% one – one lane primary
- Otero County 98% open
- Prowers County 70% roads open to 4 wheel drive
Shelters: Springfield High School is on standby. WebEOC updated.
Weather Report:
Southeast Region
Today : Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind between 10 and 15 mph.
Tonight : Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest.
Sunday : Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between zero and 10. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest.
Latest weather update for storm Thursday and Friday:
Thursday: trace snow possible 10% for Kiowa County North of Sheridan Lake, nothing to the south. Friday: trace to 1 inch 20% chance for Kiowa south to Baca County. Strong winds will be the bigger issue. I will continue to update as models change.
Agencies Involved: Alpine Search and Rescue, Arapahoe County, Baca County EOC, BLM, Clear Creek County, CDoAg, Colorado Department of Human Services, DOLA, DMVA, CDPHE, CDOT, CDEM, Colorado Division of Fire Safety, CDOW, Colorado State Fire Chiefs Association, Colorado State Forest Service, CSP, Colorado State Parks, Eagle County, Elizabeth Fire, FEMA Region VIII, Greeley, Grand County, Gunnison County, Hinsdale County, Jefferson County, Mesa County, Otero EOC, Parker Fire, Prowers County EOC, Pueblo City & County, Public, RMCC, Salvation Army, Summit County.
Requests for Assistance: None at this time. All equipment and personnel needs are being met or are being tasked. An additional reminder that all deployments must be approved through the SEOC.
Misc. Info: CDOT has a website where they post the up-to-the-minute road conditions. http://www.cotrip.org. The upper left hand field is “Travel Information.” Select the 1st entry, “Road Conditions.” This page has a scroll down bar. Select “Report to View”, which will give you a more customized report tailored to your Regions.
DEM Communications continues to monitor DTRS (800MHz), MAC 9 (SE Regional Operations), MAC 10 (South Region Operations), MAC 11 (Military Operations), MAC 13 ( Baca County operations). Adding National Law (NLEEC)(VHF) and State Patrol Channel 3
WebEOC information: http://www.dem.state.co.us/eoc6/ Incident name Winter Storm Dec 28.
A combined snow accumulation map. Remember, since these 2 storms were a week apart, they still have to be treated as separate storms. But, if they had occurred together, the below map displays what the totals would look like graphically. (NOAA does not currently have credible data for the southern portion of the state.)
picture deleted....
Source: NOAA