Winter Weather Advisory until 06:00AM
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches through this evening. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Southwest San Juan Mountains.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM MST Wednesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Address/Location
Dolores County Emergency Alert System
8477 Rd 7.7
Dove Creek, CO 81324
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-677-2929
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP DOLCO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible 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 Weather Advisory