Full Notification

*ISSUED...304 PM MDT Sun Mar 19 2023
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet with locally higher amounts up to 4 feet possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...Southwest San Juan Mountains. Including the cities of Silverton, Rico, and Hesperus
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight MDT Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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 511. Monitor www.cotrip.org for Hwy 550 conditions. Monitor Nixle for road closure updates. Be prepared for power outages.