Winter Weather Advisory until 12:00PM Friday
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts at the peaks expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Mountains of northwest, southwest and west central Colorado. This includes Rabbit Ears Pass, Vail Pass, McClure Pass, Red Mountain Pass, Coal Bank Pass and Molas Pass.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to noon MST Friday. Snow rates will be greatest late Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening, impacting holiday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel over higher elevation highways and mountain passes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS ... WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS ... ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS ... NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS ... FLATTOPS ... SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 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:
- Moderate - Possible 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 Weather Advisory