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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Friday April 18th, 2025 :: 03:00 a.m. MDT

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 12:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches, with over 1 foot possible across the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Mountains, and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Saturday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TUSAS MOUNTAINS INCLUDING CHAMA ... JEMEZ MOUNTAINS ... NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS

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
Española, 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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