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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Sunday January 13th, 2019 :: 03:05 a.m. MST

Advisory

Winter Storm Warning until 12:00AM Monday

A storm system will cross from west central to north central New Mexico TODAY producing accumulating snow. The heaviest snow will favor the Jemez and southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, as well as Mount Taylor, where higher peaks and southwest facing slopes could accumulate up to one foot of snow. The northern Sandia Mountains could see 8 to 10 inches. Small accumulations to locally near 4 inches of snow is expected at lower elevations.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Jemez Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEMEZ MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTOS ABOVE 9500 FEET

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 New Mexico can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or 1-800-432-4269.

Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
EspaƱola, NM 87532

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941

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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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