Storm update Friday morning: Strong winter storm to end 2022 and begin 2023

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Southwest San Juan Mountains Alerts1 Active

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Winter Storm Warning

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Friday, December 30, 6:00 PM MST

Monday, January 2, 6:00 PM MST

Source: U.S. National Weather Service

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet with locally higher amounts up to 3 feet possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially on ridge tops. A detailed map of the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.