Full Notification

* WHAT...West winds 40 mph with gusts up to 60 to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Far Northeast Highlands, and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High winds will cause crosswinds on north to south oriented roads and blowing dust reducing visibility could lead to hazardous travel. There is some potential for rapid fire growth should any wildfires develop in areas of high winds and low relative humidity.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility in the Sangre de Cristos, especially Monday night into Tuesday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS ... FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ... NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS

Instructions:

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel.