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Montezuma County Emergency Alert System
Saturday December 25th, 2021 :: 03:01 a.m. MST

Community

Winter Storm Watch until 05:00AM Monday

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch above 8500 feet, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains, West Elk and Sawatch Mountains, Flat Tops and Southwest San Juan Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 11 AM MST this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially on ridge tops. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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

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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

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