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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Sunday March 24th, 2024 :: 03:04 p.m. MDT

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 06:00PM Monday

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches except between 6 and 20 inches above 7500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility across high mountain roads and passes, creating dangerous travel conditions.

* AFFECTED AREAS: 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

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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

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