...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST FRIDAY TO 6 AM MDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches with locally higher amounts upwards of 30 inches, generally above 8000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MST Friday to 6 AM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy 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.
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. Monitor www.cotrip.org for Hwy 550 conditions. Have extra food water and supplies in your dwelling. Be prepared for power outages and have a backup power supply. Anticipate road closures and the avalanche hazard to increase.
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:
- Moderate - Possible 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