Winter Storm Warning until 06:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches except between 8 and 15 inches above 7500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands, West Central Mountains, and West Central Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Check road conditions before heading out. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow accumulation is expected late tonight through Thursday, with periods of snow continuing Thursday night through Friday night.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS ... WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU ... WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS ... JEMEZ 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.
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