In the Upper Plains and Rocky Mountains, winter is a fact of life. And that familiarity can sometimes breed complacency in terms of the dangers posed by winter weather and storms. Taking a few simple steps can ensure you are prepared for what winter can throw at us.
General Winter Weather Information
- FEMA Winter Weather Preparedness Video
- Ready.gov Winter Weather Preparedness Information
- CDC Extreme Cold Prevention Guide
Localized Information
Colorado
- Ready Colorado Winter Weather Preparedness Information
- Colorado Department of Transportation Road Conditions
- Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Montana
North Dakota
- North Dakota Department of Emergency Services Winter Weather Preparedness
- North Dakota Department of Transportation Road Conditions
South Dakota
- Ready South Dakota Winter Weather Preparedness
- South Dakota Department of Transportation Road Conditions
Utah
Wyoming
National Weather Service Forecast Offices
Get the latest weather forecast information for your area.
- Boulder/Denver, CO (serves northern Colorado)
- Grand Junction, CO (serves western Colorado and eastern Utah)
- Pueblo, CO (serves southern Colorado)
- Goodland, KS (serves far eastern Colorado)
- Billings, MT (serves southeastern Montana and Sheridan County, Wyoming)
- Glasgow, MT (serves northeastern Montana)
- Great Falls, MT (serves central Montana)
- Missoula, MT (serves western Montana)
- Bismarck, ND (serves western North Dakota)
- Grand Forks, ND (serves eastern North Dakota)
- Aberdeen, SD (serves northeastern South Dakota)
- Rapid City, SD (serves western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming)
- Sioux Falls, SD (serves southeastern South Dakota)
- Salt Lake City, UT (serves western Utah and Uintah County, Wyoming)
- Cheyenne, WY (serves southeastern Wyoming)
- Riverton, WY (serves western Wyoming)
Last Updated:
07/20/2016 - 14:42