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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Tuesday December 27th, 2022 :: 02:49 a.m. MST

Alert

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

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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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