Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations generally ranging between 8 and 12 inches above 8000 feet with locally higher amounts of 18 inches on some high peaks above 10000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to relatively warm temperatures, much of the snow will initially fall as a heavy, wet snow. This may cause abnormally heavy weight on rooftops and other structures at high elevations.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TUSAS MOUNTAINS INCLUDING CHAMA ... JEMEZ MOUNTAINS ... NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS

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.