Winter Storm Warning until 09:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 3 PM Tuesday to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN SAWATCH MOUNTAINS ABOVE 11000 FT ... WESTERN CHAFFEE COUNTY BETWEEN 9000 AND 11000 FT
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Address/Location
Town of Center, CO
294 S Worth St
Center, CO 81125
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 719-754-3497
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP TOWNOFCENTER followed by your message, to 888777
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