SIERRA MADRE RANGE; SNOWY RANGE — * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches above 9000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Outdoor recreation could become dangerous to those caught unprepared for hazardous winter conditions. Hunters, hikers, and snowmobilers may become disoriented and lost due to low visibility in falling and blowing snow.
Winter weather in Sierra Madre Range; Snowy Range makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS