..WINTER STORM WARNING & AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2
feet with locally higher amounts up to 3 feet possible. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
*The Avalanche Danger will rise to HIGH (Level 4 of 5) by
Saturday evening. Very dangerous avalanche conditions expected.
* WHERE...Southwest San Juan Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially
on ridge tops. Road closures possible with short or no notice. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at:
www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
Avalanche Information: https://avalanche.state.co.us/
Road Conditions:https://www.cotrip.org/home
Instructions:
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
San Juan County OEM
1557 Greene St
Silverton, CO 81433
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-387-5531
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SILVERTON followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning