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Dolores County Emergency Alert System
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 :: 01:49 a.m. MST

Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until 08:00AM Friday

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. For the Winter Weather Advisory above 6500 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts focused on the Highway 141 and 491 corridor including the town of Dove Creek. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Four Corners/Upper Dolores River.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM MST early this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially in open areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER

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

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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

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