Winter Storm Warning until 05:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 26 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern San Juan and La Garita Mountains
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SAGUACHE COUNTY WEST OF CONTINENTAL DIVIDE BELOW 10000 FT ... SAGUACHE COUNTY EAST OF CONTINENTAL DIVIDE BELOW 10000 FT ... LA GARITA MOUNTAINS ABOVE 10000 FT ... UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY/EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS BELOW 10000 FT ... EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS ABOVE 10000 FT
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Town of Center, CO
294 S Worth St
Center, CO 81125
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 719-754-3497
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP TOWNOFCENTER followed by your message, to 888777
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