Winter Storm Warning until 11:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Expect lesser amounts near the New Mexico border. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Four Corners/Upper Dolores River and Animas River Basin.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially in open areas. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
* AFFECTED AREAS: FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER ... ANIMAS RIVER BASIN
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
Dolores County Emergency Alert System
8477 Rd 7.7
Dove Creek, CO 81324
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-677-2929
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP DOLCO 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