Winter Storm Warning until 05:00PM Thursday
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible with higher amounts up to 18 inches above 9000 feet in the Tusas Mountains. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph producing blowing snow and low visibility.
* WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Chuska Mountains.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 5 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CHUSKA MOUNTAINS ... TUSAS MOUNTAINS INCLUDING CHAMA
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com.
Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
EspaƱola, NM 87532
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941
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