Winter Storm Warning until 11:00PM Friday
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches with locally higher amounts near a foot possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin and Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially in open areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN ... PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER
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
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:
- 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