Winter Storm Warning until 05:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 24 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and west central Colorado.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Thursday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could become very difficult at times. Heavy snow rates and blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times. Icy to snow packed roadways would also significantly reduce traction.
* AFFECTED AREAS: GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS ... WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS ... ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS ... UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU/DALLAS DIVIDE ... NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS ... FLATTOPS ... GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS ... 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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP DOLCO followed by your message, to 888777
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