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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Friday December 22nd, 2023 :: 04:08 a.m. MST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 05:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. The heavier accumulations will focus above 8,500 feet.

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Check road conditions before heading out. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Colder temperatures and gusty winds arriving Saturday may lead to blowing snow with low visibility through Saturday night.

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

Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
EspaƱola, NM 87532

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941

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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

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