Weather Alerts for Adams County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Cold Weather Advisory  COLD WEATHER ADVISORY   Cold Weather Advisory
ADAMS COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County - Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County - North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County - Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet - Northeast Weld County - Central and South Weld County - Morgan County - Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties - North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County - Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County - Logan County - Washington County - Sedgwick County - Phillips County
Effective: Mon, 1/20 2:59pm Updated: Mon, 1/20 6:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 1/21 5:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Low temperatures from 5 to 15 below zero with very cold
wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and northeast
Colorado, including the Denver metro area.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Information:
Unsheltered people will have a high risk of frostbite and
hypothermia. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and
neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use
generators or grills inside.

If you must go outside, dress in several layers of warm clothing,
including a hat, face mask, and gloves. Avoid prolonged outdoor
exposure.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals
have a warm and dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.