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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Monday February 16th, 2026 :: 11:54 a.m. MST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 08:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

* 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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