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
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