Winter Storm Warning until 06:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 8,000 feet with locally higher amounts near 16 inches above 9,500. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Tusas Mountains Including Chama.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Some roads may be closed, especially U.S. Highway 64 between Tres Piedras and Tierra Amarilla. The combination of heavy snow and blowing snow may lead to periods of very low visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy wet snow with this event may break tree limbs and down powerlines.
* AFFECTED AREAS: 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