Freeze warning!
Protect yourself from the cold
In anticipation of the below-freezing temperatures forecasted for this weekend, here are some tips to help keep you safe and warm during this cold snap.
- Let all of your faucets drip
- Keep the thermostat set to 60 degrees or higher
- Open the cabinet doors below your sinks
- If you have one, open your interior crawl space doors to let warm air reach your pipes
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Disconnect outdoor hoses and turn off water to sprinklers
- Do not leave your pets outside
- Avoid unnecessary travel and outdoor activities
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If traveling, check cotrip.org for road conditions and prepare your vehicle with an emergency kit and supplies
Stay informed about the Town's Snow Removal Plan
Snow is expected over the weekend, with the highest totals forecast for Friday night into Saturday.
Town crews and contractors will perform snow removal services as needed, focusing on Priority 1 and Priority 2 streets. Crews will plow and apply de-icing materials to keep these roads safe and drivable during the storm.
You can learn more in the Town's Snow Removal and Ice Control Plan.
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Protect yourself, your kids, and our animal friends, too!
Dressing for cold weather infographic depicting three people in layers of clothing appropriate for chilly, cold, and extreme cold weather. (Click to view enlarged image.)
The National Weather Service recommends wearing several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing if you need to go outside this weekend. Outer garments should be tightly woven, water-repellent, and hooded. Wear a hat and cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold!
We encourage you to wear the recommended layers when removing snow from your sidewalks and driveways, and please take breaks as needed.
Be aware that some of the coldest temperatures are expected on Tuesday, so students should take extra care when walking, biking, or waiting for the bus to school after the three-day weekend.
Please bring your pets inside over the weekend. If they must be outside, ensure appropriate provisions to help them retain their body heat, such as an adequate shelter with additional blankets or a heated dog house.
Worried about how the goats may fare? Good news! Goat Bros is taking extra steps to ensure their safety.
The team is building shelters from hard panels and tarps to break the wind and keep the goats dry. Inside the shelter, they get extra bedding plus high-protein hay to give them the energy needed to generate heat in extreme cold temperatures.
Plus, the goats are made to withstand this! The Goat Bros herd consists of Spanish goats crossbred with Boer goats, which ensures their natural hardiness to the fluctuating weather in Colorado. The goats grow a two-layer coat, meaning they grow a second cashmere coat in winter to provide insulation and help trap the heat they produce.
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