Summit County Emergency Management

@XcelEnergyCO is advising that power will begin to be restored within the hour. We will continue to monitor and take necessary actions if restoration is delayed. For further updates: outagemap-xcelenergy.com/outagemap/

*POWER OUTAGE* we are working with Xcel Energy to determine the nature and extent of a power outage affecting @SilverthorneCO If extended into the evening, we will activate an emergency shelter to provide warmth and relief to those in need. Updates to follow within the hour.

❄️Don’t get stranded and stay off the roads during severe winter weather ❄️ #comeearlystaylate #cowx

Winter storm still on track for the mountains. ❄️Very heavy snow (2"/hr) moves into the mountain this evening. ❄️Best to avoid driving in the mountains after mid evening due to very heavy snow & strong winds. #cowx

A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect this evening at 5pm. Visibility will be near zero at times resulting in white out conditions. Travel will be treacherous and potentially life-threatening. @SummitCountyGov #rockymountains #travel inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=9527…

‘Treacherous’ conditions near as a majority of Colorado’s mountains face a winter storm warning ift.tt/3tr0TkR

It's that time of year again! @NWSBoulder is advising of our first winter storm of the season. bit.ly/3RYdvlp #COwx

If you haven't already heard, @FEMA will be conducting a national test of their Emergency Alert System tomorrow at 12:20pm MDT bit.ly/48BOBhq

Small #wildfire near Meadow Creek in #SummitCounty. @SummitSheriffCO @Summit_Fire are on scene. Air support has been requested from @COStateFire and should be overhead shortly. No evacuations have been ordered.

@SummitCountyGov Environmental Health Dept. has provided guidance for those with health concerns related to the recent wildfire smoke from Canada. bit.ly/43nTEPg

Smoky haze visible in #SummitCounty is coming from wildfires in Canada. No active wildfires within the County and air quality remains in the healthy range. @SummitCountyGov Public Health will continue to monitor for any changes. More information: bit.ly/3MO9q0d

Here comes the snow for the mountains! Thinking of heading to the mountains? Do it sooner rather than later! Roads will become snow packed and closures are possible this afternoon/evening. As always check road conditions before heading out: cotrip.org/home #cowx

For detailed forecasts: weather.gov/denver and mobile.weather.gov have daily and hourly forecasts for an exact location. Latest snow forecasts and probabilities for Colorado are at weather.gov/denver/winter. CDOT Road Information is at cotrip.org. #cowx

Travelers to #SummitCounty will encounter treacherous winter driving conditions this weekend. Roads may be impassible & you could find yourself in a dangerous situation if attempting travel during heavy snowfall. bit.ly/3Ta4CUE @ColoradoDOT @SummitCountyGov @COEmergency

All students and staff are safe. All schools, including SHS, will move to “Normal” protocol and resume normal school operations. After a full search of the school building and grounds by law enforcement, there has not been an identified threat.

All @summitk12 are now operating under normal conditions and the lockdown/secure orders have been cancelled. The @SummitSheriffCO is continuing their investigation with the FBI and there is no related threat to the community.

All @summitk12 schools are currently on lockdown status due to a reported threat of violence. All students and staff are safe and there is not an active threat. @SummitSheriffCO is conducting a methodical process to evaluate the threat. Updates forthcoming.

@SummitCountyOEM @ColoradoDOT @I70Things @NWSBoulder @COEmergencyMGMT We are welcoming our guests from the Front Range to enjoy Summit County safely. Planning ahead means you can get up to the slopes and back home with the right tires and some good timing, along with patience and careful driving on icy roads.

#SummitCounty is expecting #winterweather this weekend. Lodging is full and stranded motorists will find very limited resources. Please plan your travel and stay off the roads during winter weather! @ColoradoDOT @I70Things @SummitCountyGov @NWSBoulder @COEmergencyMGMT