Winter Storm Warning
Statement as of 10:49 PM MST on February 11, 2012
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 3 am Sunday to
midnight MST Sunday night...
* timing... scattered rain and snow showers late this evening
into early Sunday morning will turn to all snow late tonight.
Snow will become more widespread and continuous Sunday morning
and will continue through Sunday evening.
* Snow accumulation... 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts
toward the mountains north of Durango and Pagosa Springs.
* Visibility... 2 to 3 miles in snow dropping to 1 mile or less
at times during periods of heavier snow.
* Impacts... roads and highways will become icy and slick late
tonight. Travel may also be affected by reduced visibilities
as a result of the snow.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are
expected or occurring. Strong winds and blowing snow are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
