...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...In Colorado, Southwest San Juan Mountains. In Utah, La Sal and Abajo Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially on ridge tops. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
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. Check cotrip.org for Hwy 550 road conditions. Be prepared for power outages.
Address/Location
San Juan County OEM
1557 Greene St
Silverton, CO 81433
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-387-5531
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SILVERTON followed by your message, to 888777
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:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning