


Regional Weather Synopsis
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
374 NZUS99 KGJT 101135 SYNGJT For eastern Utah and western Colorado, here is the latest weather synopsis A surge of deep subtropical moisture and the remnants of hurricane Priscilla are bringing heavy rain to the region today and tomorrow that will total over an inch of rain across much of eastern Utah and Western Colorado with over three inches possible in the southern mountains. Flood Watches are in effect for much of the Desert Southwest extending to the north into Utah and southwestern Colorado through Saturday evening. Rainfall rates in excess of in inch per hour and widespread amounts over 1 to 2 inches for this event could lead to excess runoff in many vulnerable areas- including recent burn scars, slot canyons, steep terrain and slickrock areas.