Winter Storm Watch until 05:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...Heaviest snow expected above 8500 feet with snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches possible by Wednesday afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph near and above treeline.
* WHERE...Southwest San Juan Mountains.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult if not impossible at times over the mountain passes. Widespread blowing snow would significantly reduce visibility. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Watch