{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.9c53389fa0fa0b5a0ae1f74fa9b2719024e91559.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Winter Storm Warning issued May 18 at 9:06AM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.9c53389fa0fa0b5a0ae1f74fa9b2719024e91559.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Denver CO"},"word_count":153,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Winter Storm Warning: Winter Storm Warning issued May 18 at 9:06AM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet\n**Issued by:** NWS Denver CO\n**Sent:** 2026-05-18T09:06:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-18T09:06:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-18T17:15:00-06:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches.\nHighest amounts on east facing slopes.\n\n* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range.\n\n* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and affect the Monday\nmorning and evening commutes.\n\n## Instructions\nIf you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your\nvehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for\nColorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to\nwww.cotrip.org.\n\nIf traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving\nconditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws."}