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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 :: 01:45 a.m. MST

Alert

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

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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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