...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM MST SUNDAY FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY...
* 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.
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 5 1 1.
Address/Location
San Juan County OEM
1557 Greene St
Silverton, CO 81433
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-387-5531
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SILVERTON followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible 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