Winter Storm Warning until 11:00AM Friday
* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 90 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet County.
* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 5 AM MST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS ABOVE 10000 FT
Instructions:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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