...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... 
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches. Locally higher amounts nearing 2 feet of snow possible.
* WHERE...Southwest San Juan Mountains.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. A detailed map of the
snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect lulls in snowfall through the
warning period.
*AVALANCHE DANGER WILL INCREASE...A nixle will be sent out if an AVALANCHE WARNING IS ISSUED
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. Anticipate planned and unexpected road closures on mountain passes.
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:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning