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Dolores County Emergency Alert System
Sunday December 30th, 2018 :: 03:34 p.m. MST

Advisory

Winter Storm Warning until 05:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches, with locally higher amounts.

* WHERE...Southwest San Juan Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 5 PM MST Tuesday. Heaviest snowfall is expected Monday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible, especially along highway 550 from Red Mountain Pass south and Highway 145 over Lizard Head Pass. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute, with road closures expected. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Address/Location
Dolores County Emergency Alert System
8477 Rd 7.7
Dove Creek, CO 81324

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-677-2929

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Warning

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