Winter Storm Warning until 11:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches for the Northwest San Juans. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches for the Southwest San Juans. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. Locally higher snow totals possible on favored south facing slopes.
* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 11 AM MST Monday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Monday to 11 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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
Montezuma County Emergency Alert System
730 E Driscoll St
Cortez, CO 81321
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MONTEZUMA 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