COS Town Tidings #24-074

🌨 COS Weather - Major snow storm up to 10”+

📰 Winter Warning: Heavy Snow Today! ⚠️
📰 Stay Safe: St. Paddy's DUI Crackdown 🚔
📰 Flight Updates and Musical Vibes at COS Airport 🛫 

📅 Save the Date | 📆 Local Events

Recipe: 🍞 Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread

So Siri tells me there’s a blizzard on the way, to which I say

👉 “Surely you can’t be serious” and she replies “I am serious and don’t call me Shirley” (I must have left my phone in airplane mode) 🤣

⚠️ Winter Warning: Heavy Snow Today!

Winter storm warning in Colorado Springs until Friday at noon that started with rain and transitioned to heavy snow showers, causing road hazards and low visibility. Travel is not recommended. There's a lot to cover so here's a quick summary below.

1. Weather Forecast: ❄️

• Snowfall intensified Wednesday night, temperatures dropped below freezing after midnight

• Initial snow did not stick to roads due to warm temperatures, but conditions changed rapidly

• Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour possible, leading to hazardous road conditions

• Breezy winds with gusts up to 25-30 mph, reducing visibility significantly

2. Road Conditions: 🚗

• Snow sticking to roads early this morning, causing dangerous driving conditions

• Travel not advised today, Thursday in Colorado Springs due to poor visibility and road hazards

• Drivers urged to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel

3. Safety Precautions: ⚠️

• Residents advised to stay indoors and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary

• Ensure vehicles are equipped with proper winter tires or chains if travel is unavoidable

• Stock up on essential supplies and prepare for power outages

4. Community Awareness: 🙆‍♀️

• Stay updated on weather alerts and advisories through local news channels and official weather websites

• Check road conditions and closures before planning any travel arrangements

• Look out for neighbors, especially the elderly or those with limited mobility, during severe weather conditions

5. Known School Closures: 🏫

• Falcon School District 49

• Lewis-Palmer School District 38

• Academy School District 20 (Remote Learning Day)

• Colorado Springs School District 11

• Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8

• Harrison School District 2

• Manitou Springs School District 14

• Widefield School District 3

• Cheyenne Mountain School District 12

Click here to search for specific closures and delays of businesses and schools from KOAA.

🚔 Stay Safe: St. Paddy's DUI Crackdown

St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement runs from March 14–20 in Colorado, with heightened patrols and sobriety checkpoints. Avoid impaired driving to prevent accidents and arrests.

🛫 Flight Updates and Musical Vibes at COS Airport

Adverse weather conditions today have led to flight disruptions at Colorado Springs and Denver airports. Travelers are advised to check the current status of their flights for any delays or cancellations.

In other news, the Colorado Springs Airport introduces "flyTunes," bringing local music to the airport. Musicians perform year-round, offering family-friendly entertainment. Interested artists can apply online, ensuring performances align with program standards. "flyTunes" expands COS's musical offerings beyond the holiday season, enhancing the traveler experience.

💰 TAX RETURN HELP!

Get help in preparing and filing your tax returns! AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers no-cost tax preparation services (by appointment only) to anyone, especially 50+ years or who cannot afford paid tax preparation services, thanks to IRS-certified volunteers.

Every Tues, Wed, Thurs until April 11th: AARP Foundation Tax Aide (in partnership with PPLD)

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📆 Local Events

• Mar 15th (ONLY 7 TICKETS LEFT)-16th: 12 Angry Men from Funky Little Theater Co @Westside Community Ctr, 1628 W Bijou St $24

• Mar 15th-17th, 21st-24th, 7:30 PM: The Making of a Great Moment @Millibo Art Theater, 1626 S. Tejon St $28

• Mar 15th-17th, 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon St. $79 per person Must be 21+

• Mar 15th, 5-8 PM: 🃏 Monthly Charity Cribbage Night for Skills Academy @ Colonel Mustard's Sandwich Emporium, 1412 South 21st St $25

• Mar 15th, 7-9:30 PM: Murder Mystery Paint & Sip Night | Wine Included @Painting With a Twist, Downtown $45-$55 (ONLY 10 SEATS LEFT)

• Mar 16th, 10 AM-Noon: Painting in the Park: Pottery Edition @Fountain Creek Nature Center, Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain $25

• Mar 16th, 11 AM-3 PM: Zoo Mobile courtesy of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo @Wild Birds Unlimited, 2450 Montebello Square Dr FREE

• Mar 16th, Noon: St. Patrick’s Day Parade @Downtown Colorado Springs, Tejon St FREE

• Mar 16th, 1-3:30 PM: Forest Bathing Walks @Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd $30

• Mar 17th, 10 AM-2 PM (every Sun): Backyard Market at Park Union @108 W Cimarron St FREE

• Mar 17th, 5-7:30 PM: Inviting New Beginnings: Spring Equinox Gathering @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd $55

🍞 Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread

Created by local Colorado Springs chef, Christine Miller at Season Two Taste. This gluten-free version of a traditional Irish soda bread recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day, but is equally delicious any time of year! It has a soft interior surrounded by a crisp outer crust and chewy sweet raisins buried throughout.

Access the complete recipe with tailored modifications to suit your dietary requirements, along with convenient print options.

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