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Montezuma County Emergency Alert System
Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 :: 03:03 a.m. MST

Advisory

Winter Storm Warning until 05:00AM Thursday

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Higher amounts are possible in the San Juan foothills. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of between 1 to 3 inches. Snow will lighten through the day only to pick up again this evening.

* WHERE...Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Animas River Basin and San Juan River Basin.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions due to icy and snowpacked roadways with areas of heavy snowfall and blowing snow impacting visibility. Near whiteout conditions at times are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER ... ANIMAS RIVER BASIN ... SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Warning

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