Winter Storm Warning until 05:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches possible above 8,000 feet. Higher amounts of 12 to 30 inches possible across the peaks. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Southwest Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS ... 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
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