The week of October 21st through the 27th was designated as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Colorado by Governor Bill Ritter. The four National Weather Service offices responsible for collecting weather data and issuing forecasts, outlooks, watches, warnings, and advisories for Colorado encouraged the media and public to heighten their awareness of winter weather dangers across the Centennial State. One means to accomplish this goal was the issuance of public information statements which the media (newspapers, radio stations, television stations, etc.) could pass along to the public. The National Weather Service's direct link to its users, NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, was also used in this campaign.
Here are the public information statements disseminated to the media and public:
Introduction
Winter Travel
Watches, Warnings, and Advisories
Winter Winds
Wind Chill
Avalanches in Colorado
Wrap up for Winter Weather Preparedness Week
Downloadable National Weather Service brochures are available, including a Winter Weather Safety brochure (by scrolling to the bottom) by clicking HERE.
The Southern Colorado Guide to Frequently Used NWS Terms is available on this Web site, in the Outreach/Education section in the blue area on the left side of each page. Click on Media Guide or simply click HERE.
Have a safe and enjoyable winter season in Colorado!
