Winter Storm Warning until 11:00PM Thursday
...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.
Address/Location
Montezuma County Emergency Alert System
730 E Driscoll St
Cortez, CO 81321
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MONTEZUMA 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