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SITUATION REPORT 2006-4

Potential Blizzard Eastern Colorado

Report Date: March 19, 2006

Event Type: Blizzard

Situation: The National Weather Service is predicting a 10-14 inch blizzard will hit the Front Range and eastern Colorado commencing at 3pm and continuing throughout the night. CDOT plows are out along the Interstate and State highways. There are sporadic reports of some slide off accidents along I-76 in Weld County.

Weather Report: A major snowstorm headed for Colorado, and is predicted to affect the Front Range and eastern plains. A Winter Storm Warning will go into effect for the eastern plains at 3 pm and will continue through 11 am Monday morning. This warning includes all seven counties of greater metro Denver, the Palmer Divide and southern plains as well. The snow will start to accumulate in the afternoon, and travel will become hazardous this evening along I-70 and I-76. This is a potentially dangerous storm for the eastern plains.

Agencies Involved: American Red Cross, Department of Military & Veteran Affairs, Department of Public Health & Environment, Department of Transportation, Division of Emergency Management, Governor’s Office, Lt Governor’s Office, and Salvation Army

Additional Assistance Requested: None at this time

Misc. Info: The Colorado Department of Transportation will activate their snow removal plan.