Winter Storm Warning until 05:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning this morning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning this afternoon through Wednesday, heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 12 inches with the highest amounts on west facing slopes above 10,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Jemez Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
* WHEN...For the first Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM MST this morning. For the second Winter Storm Warning, from Noon today to 5 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
* AFFECTED AREAS: JEMEZ MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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