Full Notification

...FIRST SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL FOR THE SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS... .Two disturbances will combine creating a round of heavy snowfall favoring the San Juan Mountains. Higher elevations in eastern Utah and central Colorado will also see accumulating snowfall.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 8500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches with local amounts up to 30 inches.

* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Tuesday to 11 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially over the high mountain passes. Expect hazardous winter driving conditions on all roads with snow-packed and icy roads and very poor visibility in heavy snow and occasional blowing snow. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall will occur during the day on Wednesday and again on Thursday morning. Expect a brief lull in snowfall on Thursday evening.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS ... NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, water, and winter clothing 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.