Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts in the Sangre de Cristo mountains above 10000 feet.

* WHERE...Northern Mountains.

* WHEN...Until Noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday 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.