Winter Storm Warning until 09:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches below 7500 feet and 6 to 12 inches above 7500 feet. Snowfall amounts may exceed 12 inches above 9,000 feet, especially on west and southwest-facing slopes and ridges. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Chuska Mountains.
* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CHUSKA MOUNTAINS ... FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS ... TUSAS MOUNTAINS INCLUDING CHAMA ... JEMEZ MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.
Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
EspaƱola, NM 87532
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941
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