Grand County Emergency Medical Services 
 

Transfer Weather Check

Time initiated
1      0700-1800
3      1800-2400
5      0000-0700 

Weather
3      Hail or Sleet
5      Flash Flood Warning
No - Flooding Conditions
No - Active snow fall > six in./hour

Snow
8      Active snow fall 3-6 in./hour
6      Active snow fall 1-3 in./hour
4      Active snow fall < 1 in./hour

Visibility
6      Ground fog
5      Blowing snow
5      <100 yards of visibility

Wind
4      20-40 mph wind
8      Greater than 40 mph wind

Temperature
5      zero degrees
8      < zero or 30 below chill factor
8      Greater than 108 degrees

Route
5      Canyon travel, use of 4x4 drive, accidents reported
3      Combined mode of transport, airport/road construction

Road Conditions
8      Snow packed or unplowed snowy or icy roads
5      Slick in spots, drifting snow, black ice, or standing water

Mode of Travel
8      Use of 4x4 drive

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21-28 requires Captain's Approval

Greater than 28 represents a significant risk to crew and patient