Winter Storm Warning until 11:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Southwest San Juan Mountains.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
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 5 1 1.
Address/Location
Dolores County Emergency Alert System
8477 Rd 7.7
Dove Creek, CO 81324
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-677-2929
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP DOLCO 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