Winter Storm Warning until 06:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Highest accumulations expected on west facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Tusas Mountains Including Chama.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility below 1 mile at times.
* AFFECTED AREAS: TUSAS MOUNTAINS INCLUDING CHAMA ... NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO 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