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San Juan County OEM
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 :: 03:24 p.m. MST

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PROTECT IN PLACE ORDER CONCLUDED...S HWY 550 RE-OPENED…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

1) HWY 550 RE-OPENED TO THE SOUTH, MOLAS and COAL BANK via CDOT

2) RED MOUNTAIN TO STAY CLOSED OVERNIGHT;

3) CR110 has been re-opened

Winter Storm Warning Extended through Friday (2/24)

* WHERE...Southwest San Juan Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches with locally higher amounts up to 20 inches possible by Wolf Creek Pass. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. The heaviest snow is expected to fall tonight.

Instructions:

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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. Keep up to date via nixle and cotrip.org. Be prepared for unexpected power outages. NON-EMERGENCY SJC SHERIFF PHONE NUMBER 970-387-5531

Address/Location
San Juan County OEM
1557 Greene St
Silverton, CO 81433

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-387-5531

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Public and private transportation
Event:
Road Closure

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