Winter Storm Warning until 11:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected mainly above 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches with localized amounts of 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains, West Elk and Sawatch Mountains, Flat Tops and Southwest San Juan Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially on ridge tops. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS ... WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS ... FLAT TOPS ... SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
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
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